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

Think your feline friend is purr-fect? The Bee needs your help to crown the Sacramento area’s cutest cat.

From Thursday, Aug. 22, to Sunday, Aug. 25, we’re collecting submissions. Here’s how the process (or paw-cess) works:

You can nominate your cat (or cats) by emailing snapshots@sacbee.com . Tell us about your cat: their name, age and how they came into your life.

Here’s what to include in your email:

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Your cat’s name
2. Your cat’s age
3. Your cat’s breed (if you know)
4. Their favorite hobby or a fun fact
5. How your cat came into your life
6. Where in the Sacramento area your cat lives
7. A picture of your cat

Voting begins Monday, Aug. 26. You must be a subscriber to vote.

We’ll have three rapid-fire rounds and will announce the winner Sept. 7.

First round: Monday, Aug. 26, through Wednesday, Aug. 28. Eight cats move on.

Second round: Thursday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 2. Four cats move on.

Final round: Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Friday, Sept. 6. A winner is crowned.

Results announced: Saturday, Sept. 7.

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 sacbee.com/subscribe for a list of offers, including your first month for 99 cents.

The winner will be featured on sacbee.com with a story about the winning cat and their owner.