We want to find the Modesto area’s cutest cat. The Bee is taking contest submissions now

Here kitty, kitty …

Is your cat the cutest in the Modesto area? We’re calling on all those who have furry friends to enter The Modesto Bee’s cutest cat contest.

We know there are a lot of proud “parents” of cats out there — from Tabbies to Calicos, Ragdolls to Maine Coons and everything in between. So show us what you’ve got, Meowdesto!

You can nominate your cat (or cats) by emailing beephoto@modbee.com.

To enter, tell us about your cat and include:

▪ Name (include nicknames)

▪ Age

▪ Breed (If known)

▪ The kitty’s favorite hobby, or a fun fact about it

▪ Photo

Please make sure to include your contact information.

The contest will run through Wednesday, Sept. 11. Submissions are being accepted now through Wednesday, Aug. 28.

First-round voting: Thursday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 2. Eight cats will move on.

Second round: Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Friday, Sept. 6. Four cats move on.

Final round: Saturday, Sept. 7, through Wednesday, Sept. 11, after which a top cat will be crowned.

Contest is open to all, but you must be a subscriber to vote.

Results announced: Friday, Sept.13. Votes reset after each round, and voting will end at 11:59 p.m. If you’re a subscriber, you will be able to vote as many times as you want. To subscribe, visit modbee.com/subscribe for a list of offers, including your first month for 99 cents.

The winner will be featured on modbee.com with a story about the cat and its owner.