📅 Contest Dates
Nomination Period:
Opens: 5:00 AM (Pacific Time) on Friday, May 1, 2026
Closes: 9:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Friday, May 15, 2026
Voting Period:
Opens: 5:00 AM (Pacific Time) on Saturday, May 16, 2026
Closes: 9:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, May 31, 2026
🐱 How to Enter
Nominate Your Cat
Donate $20 to enter your cat into the yearbook. Your submission should include:
- Cat’s name
- Cat’s photo (Your cat’s best photo that matches the yearbook category showcasing their purrsonality)
- Short bio about your cat and their high school purrsonality
- Select a Yearbook category that best fits your photo
Categories:
😹 Class Clowns (Funny)
Submit photos of your cat being silly, chaotic, or caught in a ridiculous moment… goofy faces, dramatic reactions, knocking things over, or mid-mischief.
🛋️ Most Cuddly (Cute & Cozy)
Submit photos of your cat snuggling, lounging, or being irresistibly cute… lap cats, nap time, purring moments, or anything soft and heart-melting.
🐆 Action Hero (Exciting & Athletic)
Submit photos of your cat in action… climbing, jumping, exploring, or showing off their fearless and athletic side.
👗 Fabulous Fashion (Costumes & Flair)
Submit photos of your cat looking stylish… wearing outfits, accessories, costumes, or simply serving a naturally fabulous look.
😼 Big Cat Purrsonality (Steals the Show)
Submit photos that capture your cat’s attitude and presence… diva moments, dramatic poses, mysterious vibes, or full-on main character energy.
🗳️ Voting Details
- The polls open, and voting begins at 5:00 AM (Pacific Time) on Saturday, May 16, 2026, after the nomination period ends.
- Every $1 donated = 1 vote.
- Voters can cast as many votes as they’d like for one or multiple cats.
- Votes are non-refundable.
- All proceeds go to support cat rescue efforts, TNR, medical care, and community outreach programs through North Park Cat Rescue.
- The polls close and voting ends at 9:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, May 31, 2026
About North Park Cat Rescue
North Park Cat Rescue is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue, dedicated to improving the lives of cats both locally and around the globe. Our rescue efforts include:
- Finding cats homes
- Community cat caretaking
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
- Emergency medical care
- Rescue missions and transport
- Cross-border rescue collaborations
- Educational outreach and advocacy
Every donation made through this contest directly fuels our critical efforts and helps cats in need find love, safety, and furever homes.
About Whiskers and Wine
Whiskers and Wine Bar is a cat cafe and lounge in San Diego, and a truly one-of-a-kind haven where adoptable rescue cats mingle with humans over great food, drinks, and community connection. But we go beyond cuddles and cocktails: our mission is to create a safe, enriching space for both people and felines while promoting rescue, adoption, and feline education.
Learn more at:
🌐 whiskersandwinebar.com
🌐 northparkcatrescue.org