Our 2017 Models

January

Collis Maddox Jr.

Personal Trainer at Retro Fitness of Yorkville, NY

Utica, New York

Facebook: @maddox.collis

“I got involved with the Humane Society Calendar to draw attention to shelter animals and help the organization raise money”

February

D’Marco Smith

Utica, New York

Facebook: @dmarco.loparco

March

Michael Karam

Instructor at Dojo1 Martial Arts Academy – Utica, NY

Salesman at Inserra’s Flooring Outlet

Utica, New York

Facebook: @Mkaram315 @Mikekarammma

Hi I’m Mike, I’m a professional MMA fighter from Utica. Growing up I never had any pets. I had always had this very strong connection with animals, dogs especially but animals nonetheless. When I was asked to do the photo shoot I was a bit reluctant because I had never done anything like this before. Thinking about those animals at the Humane Society made the decision very easy. Thank you to everybody who helps make these animals lives better.

April

Fernando Reynolds

Internet Sales at Nye Volkswagon

Oneida, New York

Facebook: @fernando.reynolds

About having his photo taken, ” I was nervous. Everyone gets nervous because you’re on camera and you’re vulnerable and the dogs are just as vulnerable as any one of us. “He adds, “They’re loyal. They give love without asking, that is why I got involved”

May

Joe Spano

Utica, New York

Facebook: @bob.stinkovich

June

Travis Nagurney

Facebook: @

July

Sergio Morales

Rome, New York

Facebook: @sergio.morales

August

Rich Belcastro

Sales at Nye Volkswagon

Rome, New York

Facebook: @rich.belcastro

Says he can relate to the animals, “We’ve all been in tough situations where you need a little help and that’s what we’re here to do with these guys. I was a little timid at first, but it was for a good cause.”

September

Joe Fitzgerald

Strength & Conditioning Coach at O.B. Training & Sports Performance

Rome, New York

Facebook: @joe.fitzgerald.393950

“I got involved after adopting my own dog William from the shelter. I work as a Strength Coach at O.B. Training & Sports Performance in Utica so I hoped our clients would help the cause and raise money and buy calendars.”

October

D’Marco, Collis and Josh

November

Bob Galinski Jr.

Owner/Trainer at Garage Gym Oneida

Waterville, New York

Facebook: @bobgalinski

“My name is Bob Galinski Jr and I am a WNBF Natural Bodybuilding Pro. I chose to team up with the Humane Society of Rome this holiday season to bring awareness to all the loving cats and dogs that might go unnoticed and would love to find a loving forever home. So if this calendar can help in just a small way by helping an animal or by finding them a family it was worth my time.”

December

Josh Riquelme

WNBF Pro/Mens Physque Pro

Facebook: @iQuelme