1. The contest opens at 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The contest closes at 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
2. There is a $10 donation to submit a photo of your cat (or kitten). You can make as many submissions as you like for a $10 donation each. At the time of submission, you can also make an additional donation, if desired, that will benefit cats and kittens rescued by EBCP.
3. The contest is open to anyone 18 years of age and older
4. Please include the following information in your submission:
   • Kitty contestant’s name
   • Kitty contestant’s age (if known)
   • Kitty contestant’s city and state
   • Name of contestant’s human and their contact info
   • Any special stories about the contestant - if they’re rescued, how you became their human, etc. (200 words or less)
5. Entries must be submitted by the kitty’s owner or with permission from the owner.
6. Please make sure the photo you submit is digital-only and high-resolution (300 dpi or greater). A photo taken with your cell phone would likely work perfectly! If you need help upscaling your photo, let us know. Horizontal photos work best. When the contest ends, we may contact you to get a copy of the original photo or other photos you might have to ensure we print a high-quality image. If we do contact you, please respond with your photo as soon as possible.
7. EBCP reserves the right to disqualify an entry based on questionable content
8. The winning entry will be decided by the number of votes and EBCP staff
   
   

1. Anyone can vote as many times as they’d like for their favorite photo
2. Each vote costs a $1 donation
3. There may be promotions where contestants can get bonus votes
4. The winners will be announced when the contest ends
   
   

• You can also purchase a ‘day’ on the 2027 calendar for $15 to dedicate to your cat or a special cat in your life. Their photo will be printed on the day you choose in the calendar! (If the day hasn’t already been taken).
• Calendars will be available for purchase for $30 and shipped to you.

In 2006, a group of concerned citizens launched a grassroots effort to address the overpopulation of free-roaming, unaltered cats at the Euclid Beach Mobile Home Park in Cleveland, Ohio. Known as the Euclid Beach Mobile Home Park Project, the group secured grants from the ASPCA, Valley Save-A-Pet, and a private trust to start a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program. Through these efforts, hundreds of unsocialized and stray cats and kittens in the park received care, spay/neuter services, and brighter futures.

As the project grew, the team expanded their work into surrounding neighborhoods. In 2013, they officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Euclid Beach Feral Cat Project (EBFCP).

With experience came insight. By 2015, it was clear that about 90% of the cats they trapped weren’t feral—they were friendly, neglected, or abandoned pets. To reflect this shift, the organization began doing business as the Euclid Beach Cat Project (EBCP) and expanded to include foster and adoption programs alongside TNR efforts.

Today, EBCP serves cats across Northeast Ohio. We work with local veterinary clinics, animal control agencies, and other rescue partners to rescue, rehabilitate—body and soul—and rehome companion cats. For cats unable to return to their original outdoor homes but unsuitable for traditional adoption, we partner with farms, riding stables, and similar locations to place them as working cats.

We also collaborate with local pet stores to provide adoption habitats where the public can meet and adopt our cats. Dedicated volunteers visit daily to care for, enrich, and comfort the cats in these spaces. Volunteer opportunities extend beyond direct cat care, and we deeply value the contributions of everyone who joins our mission.

Euclid Beach Cat Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer group that services cats in the Euclid Beach area and across Northeast Ohio. We believe that all cats deserve a chance, from those with seemingly hopeless medical situations, to those with their spirits broken by the ones they trusted. Whether they are fostered or in community cat colonies, we work to heal not only their bodies, but their hearts as well. We provide Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services, medical care, socialization, adoption services, and community awareness.

🌐 www.ebcatproject.org