2010 Cutest Pet Contest
Published 12:00 am Friday, March 19, 2010
Lucy Kilgore is one of the many pooches around town getting ready for her close-up in the Panolian’s “Cutest Pet Contest”. She a 3 and 1/2 year old “Feagle” (feist beagle)and belongs to Don and Gina Kilgore of Batesville. To enter your pet in the contest, drop off your pet’s photo along with an entry form and a $10 entry fee. You can vote as many times as you want for 25¢ a vote. All proceeds benefit the Panola County Humane Society.
By Rita Howell
Who’s got the cutest pet in Panola County? Is your peek-a-poo precious? Does your Siamese sizzle? Is your turtle terrific?
The Panolian is teaming with the Panola County Humane Society in a fun contest to give pet owners the chance to show off their critters and raise funds for the PCHS.
Pet owners are invited to submit a photo of their pet by bringing it or mailing it to The Panolian, 363 Highway 51 North, Batesville, MS 38606. An entry from is published on Page A14 of today’s newspaper. Along with the photo, entrants should submit a $10 entry fee, which goes to the Humane Society.
All pet photos will be published in The Panolian on April 6 and April 9. Readers will be asked to cast their votes for the Cutest Pet in Panola County. Votes cost 25 cents each, with the proceeds also donated to the Humane Society. The pet that receives the most votes wins.
A prize package also goes to the winner.
“We’re pleased to be able to offer proud pet owners the opportunity to share their photos with our readers and to raise money for the hard-working Humane Society at the same time,” Panolian editor Rupert Howell said.
The deadline for submitting a pet photo is March 31 at 5 p.m.
Call 563-4591 for more information.
