Did you know that your pet is cool? So cool it can ...

Nurture young artists.

Rescue homeless pets.

Fund scholarships.

Address mental health issues among teens.

And maybe even get a beer named after it!

Since 2021, our "coolest" contests have raised funds that have allowed us to put almost $60,000 into our community. This year, we're back with more ways to win... and there's more causes to support! This year, we've opened the contest to almost ALL cool pets! (Animals that require Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ wild animal permits are excluded.) 

• The Zionsville Boys & Girls Club needs to update their computer equipment.
• The Whitestown Boys & Girls Club’s wish list includes new furniture for their learning areas.
• The Boone County Humane Society would like to build an outdoor play area for its animals.
• With Kiwanis’ help, Riley’s Children’s Hospital is addressing the alarming rates of youth suicide, depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.
• The Zionsville Cultural District has relied upon Kiwanis' support of its Lincoln Park Concerts.
• The Kiwanis-sponsored Zionsville Community High School Key Club provides more than 300 youth with service leadership experiences.

It's that simple. Use the hashtags #CoolestPet2025 #ZWKiwanis

• Enter your pet:
  $10 enters your pet in the contest. Write a few sentences about your pet, describing what makes them cool and post a good photo of the animal to help persuade votes!

• Promote your pet
  Use social media to ask your family, friends, co-workers and everyone you know to vote for your cool pet!

• Vote for your pet
  Vote as often as you want. Tell your supporters to vote as often as they want. It's only $1 per vote, but larger contributions qualify for bonus votes!

• Have fun
  Check your pet's progress. regularly on this website.
  Use social media to brag about your dog, cat, goldfish, gerbil … whatever … and encourage family, friends and followers to vote.
  Enjoy competing against co-workers, friends and neighbors. Is your pet cooler than theirs?!

• Support and thank our sponsors
  Our pet-services sponsors offer you another way to win. Each of these sponsors will recognize the top fundraiser from among its customers’ Coolest Pet entrants. To participate, select your favorite pet-service sponsor on the registration form' "Referral" dropdown menu.

• Enjoy
  Watch our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/KiwanisZionsville) for fun pet-related posts, as well as announcements about special mini-contests within the Coolest Pet Content for other ways to win!

• Feel good
  Know that you're helping children and youth locally, statewide and globally, as well as Boone County animals.