2027 marks the 13th anniversary of Mike's calendar, which has benefitted several animal rescues throughout the years. This year the calendar benefits a remarkable organization: Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue. This year's edition features some legends of the world of fitness alongside some of the most adorable rescues you've ever laid eyes on.

As always, Mike's vision is captivating and provocative, but his message is timeless — to educate and encourage the public to adopt rather than buy from a breeder or pet store. The calendar is an effort to make people understand that for every dog bought from a breeder or pet store, one is left to languish in a shelter.

"The lush floral elements in Pups, Pecs & Petals are more than decoration. They were conceived and created by Meghan Kramer of MADE OF LEAVES as a way to soften and reframe the way we see shelter and rescue dogs," says Mike Ruiz.

"By surrounding these dogs with flowers—symbols of beauty, tenderness, vulnerability, and life—the imagery deliberately challenges the stereotypes associated with rescue dogs. The unexpected juxtaposition invites us to look beyond breed, circumstance, and appearance and see the individual soul: gentle, expressive, beautiful, and worthy of love.

Ultimately, the flowers aren't there simply to make the photographs beautiful. They're there to change the conversation. If beauty can make someone stop and look a little longer, perhaps that moment is enough to replace fear with curiosity, curiosity with compassion—and compassion with adoption."

100% of the sales of the calendar go directly to Louie's Legacy for services benefitting the health and welfare of the dogs. "The calendar makes the perfect holiday gift and also brings awareness to these special animals," says Mike Ruiz. "Every discarded, neglected and abused dog deserves to be free of suffering."

2027 Edition

$34.95

100% of proceeds benefit Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue.

Pre-orders will ship after October 15, 2026.