If you live in Clairemont, Bay Park, Linda Vista, Kearny Mesa, or Serra Mesa and think you have the cutest pet in the neighborhood, enter our Cutest Pet in the Neighborhood for your chance to prove it—and win prizes.
Explore Clairemont’s Cutest Pet in the Neighborhood will showcase pets in their respective neighborhood categories and allow visitors to vote for their favorites.
How to Enter the Cutest Pet in the Neighborhood Contest
Entering is simple. Fill out a short form with your pet’s name, breed, age, a short bio, and its cutest photo, and your pet will be in the running.
How Does the Cutest Pet in the Neighborhood Contest Work?
There will be two rounds of voting. During the first round, your pet will be in the category that aligns with the neighborhood you live in: Bay Park, Clairemont, Linda Vista, Kearny Mesa, or Serra Mesa. Encourage family and friends to vote for your pet. You can share your pet’s profile via text message, Facebook, email, or by copying and pasting its profile link.
The first voting round will close on December 7, 2025, and the finalists will be announced on December 8, 2025. The winner of each neighborhood will advance to the finals for a second round of voting.
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Voting for finalists will begin December 8, 2025, and will close on December 21, 2025. The grand-prize winner will be announced on December 22, 2025.
What Can I Win?
Several local businesses have donated prizes, and more are being added soon. Here’s the list so far:
- Two days of boarding from Down to Earth Dogs ($120 value)
- Tote bag with original art silkscreen of an elephant by local artist Christy Ross ($37 value)
- $100 gift certificate to enjoy food for you and your pup at Bay Hill Tavern ($100 value)
If you have a prize you’d like to donate, we’ll offer you a featured directory listing, visible placement of your logo on the contest pages, and regular shout-outs in our newsletter and on social media. Send us a message to get in touch.
Don’t Have a Pet But Want to Vote?
Throw your support behind the pets that you think are the cutest. You can only vote for one pet in each category, so make your vote count. The vote tally will be visible next to each pet’s profile, so feel free to visit the contest page for regular updates. And keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook accounts for more announcements.
