Streamwood photographer raises over 1K in Pooch Playoffs fundraiser

Streamwood photographer, Danielle Yurik, from BTC Yurik Photography, has always loved pets. So when the opportunity to help Tiny N Tall Rescue presented itself, she jumped on it.

“Charities do so much and are always in need. So a group of photographers and I got together and decided to host a competition to find the area’s Ulti-Mutt Cutie as a way to help out Tiny N Tall Rescue while having some fun during these cold winter months.” Yurik said.

The bracket-style competition is unleashed in early March with 16 pooches competing for exciting prizes from local sponsors and the Ulti-Mutt prize. Each week, two dogs faced off in an online vote. Each week’s winner advances intending to be voted the Ulti-Mutt Cutie of the area.

Colt took the title in 2023. It was a successful campaign and Yurik raised $1,133 for Tiny N Tall Rescue. This year she has made a goal of $2,000.

In a bittersweet turn of events, the reigning Ulti-Mutt Cutie of 2023, Colt, has crossed the rainbow bridge. While he may no longer be with us, Colt’s spirit continues to inspire the ongoing mission of helping pets in need through this heartwarming competition.

Yurik will photograph 16 pooches in the St. Charles area during February for a $99 donation to Tiny N Tall Rescue. The $99 donation includes a professional portrait photography session, a key chain of your pup, and a goody bag of treats.

“It’s funny. Our pets are such important members of our families yet most of us don’t think to have a professional photo taken of them. The Pooch Playoffs gives everyone a fun way to get a portrait of their pet made, by a professional who knows how to photograph pets, while also supporting Tiny N Tall Rescue,” said Yurik.

Contact Danielle@BTCyurikPhotography.com to get signed up for this year’s Pooch Playoffs.