Deadline Approaching for Cutest Pet Contest

Do you have the cutest pet in Westlake? Of course you do. Now it’s time to let the rest of the city know, by entering your cute pet photo into the Cutest Pet Contest in Westlake.

The contest, held by the Westlake Historical Society, is open to Westlake residents only (sorry, if you don’t live here, we doubt you have a cuter pet).

“This will be year sixth year for the cutest pet contest,” Westlake Historical Society President Lysa Stanton said. “This is always a big hit here in Westlake.”

Enter your dog, cat, hamster, turtle, bird, iguana, horse, even the family goldfish.

The deadline to submit your photo is Oct. 15.

Submit your pet photo to

Cutest Pet Contest, c/o Westlake Historical Society - Cutest Pet, P.O. Box 45064 Westlake, OH 44145.

The Society is requesting a $5 donation for each photo submitted.

 The winner's family will receive a cash prize and the winning pet will be the "Mascot" for the Society for 2014.

Call 440-808-1961 with questions.

Of course there are contest rules. Here they are:

·       Pet photo can be black & white, or color

·       Digital photos can be sent to us at westlakehistory@yahoo.com (call for details)

·       Limit of 2 photos per pet

·       Suggested donation per entry photo is $5

·       Westlake residents only