(VOTING IS CLOSED) Who is PETA’s 2018 Cutest Rescued Cat Alive?
After clawing through hundreds of contest entries – and surviving the ensuing cuteness overload – we’ve managed to come up with 10 finalists for PETA’s 2018 Cutest Rescued Cat Alive title. Now it’s up to you to help us decide who we should choose to purr their way to first prize.
To vote to help us decide who we should choose as the winner, simply enter your contact information below and select your favourite finalist. Voting is open until 26 July 2018, and we’ll crown the winners on 30 July 2018. The guardian of the lucky cat who is named the Cutest Rescued Cat Alive will receive a first-place certificate, a copy of Ingrid Newkirk and Jane Ratcliffe’s book One Can Make a Difference, a “My Cat Is a Rescue” T-shirt, a PETA T-shirt and a cute cat toy. The second-place winner’s guardian will receive a second-place certificate, a copy of One Can Make a Difference, a “My Cat Is a Rescue” T-shirt and a cute cat toy. The third-place winner will receive a third-place certificate, a copy of One Can Make a Difference and a cute cat toy. The top three kitties will appear in an upcoming issue of Animal Times, PETA India’s magazine for members.
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Harpreet found Meowni abandoned and very hungry on a rooftop. She fed the kitten and nursed her back to perfect health. Meowni is now 2 years old now and loves to play around.
When Tania found Stitch, he was hiding in a bush next to a highway, and his two siblings were playing on the road itself. She decided to keep brave Stitch and found homes for his siblings.
Radhika rescued her cat Chutki from underneath a car, where she was hiding because she was injured and scared. Radhika took her home and nursed her back to health.
After Tejaswi came across three abandoned kittens inside a box full of pipes, she decided to adopt them. In fact, she believes that they adopted her, as they never leave her side. Tullu is the closest to her and loves her dearly.
Manjeet adopted Maani after learning from his neighbours that the kitten’s mother had died. At first, Maani was so scared that he wouldn’t let anyone come near him. But finally, after a lot of effort, Manjeet managed to befriend him and give him some food . He is now very playful and happy with his new family.
Shruti found Nanu and his brother soaked to the skin on a rainy day. She picked up the lucky feline and took him home with her, and now he has a loving family to spend the rest of his life with.
Daniya found this kitten, whom she named Tinger, all alone in a shoe box in an abandoned building. Daniya’s family couldn’t leave the kitten suffering and decided to adopt him. Tinger has now been with his family for three years.
Mimi is a little fighter who beat all odds to survive. He was found by guardian Sushmita with an eye infection and ulcer as well as a respiratory tract infection, but after months of care and veterinary treatment, he overcame his illness and is now a healthy cat.
Tickles and her two siblings were found after their mother died. Arushi got two kittens adopted and fell for Tickles at the very sight of her. Tickles is a now a very important part of Ayushi’s family.
When Sabrina found Batui on the street, the kitten was covered with ants. Sabrina took her home immediately, cleaned her up, fed her, and took her to the vet. She couldn’t walk properly, as one of her legs was broken, but over the course of a year, Sabrina has helped her heal, and she’s very content with her new life.
Take Your Pick
Now that you’ve seen the 10 feline finalists, cast your vote to help us decide who we should choose as the Cutest Rescued Indian Cat below.
Voting ends on 30 July 2018, and the winners will be announced on 31 July 2018. The winners will be chosen by PETA’s judges, with equal consideration given to three factors: the total number of votes received, PETA’s assessment of the physical attractiveness of the cat, and PETA’s assessment of how heart-warming and motivational the submitted rescue story is.
