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We’re looking for the cutest cat in SLO County. The Tribune is taking contest submissions now

Nono, a 10-year-old cat, is the pet of The Tribune editor Joe Tarica. His hobbies include trying to run out the door anytime he sees your hands are full and getting extra food by knocking over the container.
Nono, a 10-year-old cat, is the pet of The Tribune editor Joe Tarica. His hobbies include trying to run out the door anytime he sees your hands are full and getting extra food by knocking over the container. Joe Tarica jtarica@thetribunenews.com

Calling all cat lovers!

The Tribune is looking for the cutest kitties in San Luis Obispo County, and we want to put your pet in the spotlight.

The contest is open to all furry friends in SLO County.

We’ll be collecting nominations before putting it to a vote. The most pur-fect pet will be featured with their owner in a story on SanLuisObispo.com.

Here’s what you need to know.

Mouse, a 10-year-old cat, is the pet of The Tribune editor Joe Tarica. His hobbies include being grumpy, biting you if you touch his mittens and avoiding boops at all costs.
Mouse, a 10-year-old cat, is the pet of The Tribune editor Joe Tarica. His hobbies include being grumpy, biting you if you touch his mittens and avoiding boops at all costs. Joe Tarica jtarica@thetribunenews.com

How to enter our cutest cat contest

Readers should submit their fabulous felines for our cutest cat contest by filling out our Google Form. To enter, visit bit.ly/4f7wsdC.

Please tell us about your cat or kitten and include the following information:

  • Your cat’s name

  • Your cat’s age

  • Your cat’s breed (if you know)

  • Their favorite hobby or a fun fact

  • How your cat came into your life

  • A picture of your cat

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, Oct. 27, at 11:59 p.m.

Spock, a 2-year-old cat, is the pet of Tribune reporter Joan Lynch. Spock loves chasing laser pointers, eating salmon and being carried around like a toddler on your hip in the morning.
Spock, a 2-year-old cat, is the pet of Tribune reporter Joan Lynch. Spock loves chasing laser pointers, eating salmon and being carried around like a toddler on your hip in the morning. Joan Lynch jlynch@thetribunenews.com

How to vote for SLO County’s cutest cat

Voting will begin in November.

Votes will reset after each round.



Any reader can submit their cat for the contest, but voting will be limited to Tribune subscribers.

Once voting opens, subscribers may vote as many times as they wish.

To subscribe, visit sanluisobispo.com/subscribe for a list of offers, including an introductory rate of 99 cents for one month.

Note: The winner’s feature story is only available to SLO County residents.

Billy Goat, a 14-week-old cat, is the pet of Tribune reporter Chloe Shrager. She loves cuddling, car rides and going to the beach on her leash.
Billy Goat, a 14-week-old cat, is the pet of Tribune reporter Chloe Shrager. She loves cuddling, car rides and going to the beach on her leash. Chloe Shrager cshrager@thetribunenews.com

This story was originally published October 22, 2024 at 5:00 AM.

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story stated that voting for The Tribune’s cutest cat competition would begin Oct. 30. The start date has been pushed back to November. The error has been corrected.

Corrected Nov 1, 2024
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Sarah Linn is an editor and reporter on the West Service Journalism Team, working with journalists in Sacramento, Modesto, Fresno, Merced and San Luis Obispo in California and Bellingham, Olympia and Tri-Cities in Washington, as well as Boise, Idaho. She previously served as the Local/Entertainment Editor of The Tribune in San Luis Obispo, working there for nearly two decades. A graduate of Oregon State University, she has earned multiple California journalism awards.
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