Every pet owner knows their furry friend is adorable, but this Halloween season only two will earn the crown as the Fort Worth area’s Cutest Cat and Cutest Dog.
The Star-Telegram is inviting readers to show off their pets for our annual Cutest Pet Contest.
Whether your cat is rocking a witch hat or your dog is dressed as a superhero — or they’re just chilling in a spot of sunshine — we want to see them. Costumes are always welcome, but not required.
The submission period begins Monday, Oct. 13, and ends at noon Thursday, Oct. 16.
A newsroom committee of animal lovers will review all entries and select the Top 50 cats and Top 50 dogs to move on to the public voting rounds for two separate polls.
The first round of voting begins Monday, Oct. 20, and ends at midnight on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Round 2 of voting starts at noon Thursday, Oct. 23, and ends at midnight on Monday, Oct. 27.
The winners will be announced in a story on Monday, Nov. 3.
Do you have the cutest cat or dog in the U.S.?
Cutest cat and dog contests are taking place at more than 20 McClatchy newspapers across the country. The winners from each market will automatically be entered into a second contest to determine the Cutest Cat and Cutest Dog in the country, launching Monday, Nov. 10.
How to enter our cutest pet contest
Fill out one of the forms below to submit your pet’s photo and information. Be sure to choose the correct form for your animal.
Ready to enter? Use the links below:
Each form will ask for:
A fun fact or what makes them special
A clear photo of your cat or dog
Your name and email address
You can enter as many pets as you like, but you’ll need to use a separate submission form for each. Once voting opens, you can vote as many times as you like.
By submitting a photo, you agree that your entry and images may be published online or in print by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and its parent company McClatchy News, and that you accept our Terms of Service.
Remember: This poll isn’t scientific — it’s for fun!
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