We’re looking for the cutest pets in Treasure Valley. Enter your dog or cat now
The Idaho Statesman is searching for the cutest pet in the Boise area — and we need your help.
We’re launching a competition to crown the most adorable dog and captivating cat in the area.
This contest is open to all dogs and cats living around Treasure Valley.
Here’s your chance to prove your furry friend is the most fetching of all.
How to enter the Statesman’s cutest pet contest
If you think your dog or cat has what it takes, submit a picture of your pet to the Idaho Statesman and answer a few questions about your animal companion.
- Click here to submit your dog for our cutest dog contest
- Click here to submit your cat for our cutest cat contest.
The deadline for submissions is noon Mountain Time on Thursday, Oct. 16.
Anyone living in Treasure Valley can enter their pets. You may submit multiple pets, but you must fill out individual submission forms for each furry friend you wish to enter into the contest.
If we receive more than 50 submissions, a newsroom committee of Statesman pet lovers will select the top 50 cutest entries for each animal. Those top 50 will move on to public voting rounds.
When can I vote for my favorite dog or cat?
Voting for the Statesman’s cutest pet poll will begin at 11 a.m. Mountain Time on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
When voting begins, you can vote as many times as you wish.
Voting ends at midnight on Sunday, Oct. 26.
On Monday, Oct. 27, the top 10 cats and top 10 dogs will move to the next round of voting.
Voting for Round 2 ends at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The Statesman will announce the winner on Monday, Nov. 3, at IdahoStatesman.com.
Reminder: This poll isn’t scientific — it’s just for fun!
This story was originally published October 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM.