A year-old chocolate Lab named Maverick is among those supporting the Christmas Bureau this year, after his owner won a dog photo contest that netted a $1,000 prize.

“I have a love and joy of taking photos,” said his owner, Leah Huettl. “Of course I take photos of my puppers.”

When Maverick was 6 months old, Huettl took a picture of him sitting down with a large stick in his mouth. At the edge of the frame is Huettl’s older dog, Chief, who is trying to grab the stick while Maverick gives him the side eye. The picture was selected for March in the calendar that will be produced from the pet contest winners.

“It’s March Maverick, which I think is hilarious, especially since we’re basketball lovers,” she said.

When Huettl was notified that she was a winner, she decided to donate her prize

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