Poll: Are these the cutest cats and dogs in South Florida? Vote now!
UPDATE: Round 1 of voting has ended. Voting for Round 2 begins at noon Thursday and runs through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. The winners of the cutest cat and cutest dog in South Florida will be announced at noon Monday, Nov. 3. Look for the new Round 2 poll on miamiherald.com.
We’ve seen so many of your pet pictures for the Miami Herald’s Cutest Pet Contest, that, ahh, we can feel the stress drip out of our body as the warm fuzzies fill us up.
Aren’t they cute?
Here’s what to know about voting for the cutest:
Poll information
Now, it’s up to you to vote for the cat and the dog that you feel is the cutest of the bunch. Pick your favorite from among the submissions.
Round 1 voting begins at noon Monday, Oct. 20. Round 1 voting ends at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Voting for Round 2 begins at noon Thursday, Oct. 23. Voting for that second rounds ends at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27.
What happens for the winners?
Your final choice of a top dog and a top cat will be featured in a story. The winners will be entered into a national Cutest Pet contest.
And remember: This isn’t a scientific survey — it’s just for fun.
The winner will be announced at noon Monday, Nov. 3.
This story was originally published October 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM.