Who is the cutest cat in Treasure Valley? See finalists & vote for your favorite

The Idaho Statesman is searching for the cutest cat in the Boise area, and we need your help crowning a winner.

Readers recently sent in photos of their feline friends to our cutest cat contest.

After an initial round of voting, four furry finalists remain in the running. Only one cuddly kitten can take home the title of cutest cat — and win a feature story on the Statesman’s website.

Now it’s up to you. Rally your friends, family members and fellow cat lovers to vote for your favorites and zero in on a winner.

Here’s what to do:

How do I vote for the cutest cat in Treasure Valley?

The final round of voting in the Statesman’s cutest cat contest is open now.

Use the poll below to give some love to your favorite. Reload the page to vote again.

You can vote as many times as you’d like before the poll closes.

How long will voting last in the Statesman’s cutest cat contest?

Round two of voting is underway and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

The winner will be announced Monday, Nov. 3, on the IdahoStatesman.com. The winning cat will get their own feature story filled with photos.

Cutest cat and dog contests are taking place at more than 20 McClatchy newspapers across the United States.

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.

Remember: This poll isn’t scientific — it’s for fun!

This story was originally published October 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM.