*****NOTE: ALL CURRENT OFFLINE VOTES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE CONTEST TOTALS. PET IDOL VOTING ENDS AT 4 P.M. TODAY*****

How does the contest work?
Entries were submitted directly to The Daily Nonpareil. Future contests will feature online entries! All pets were featured in the Sunday, Nov. 2, Nonpareil!

All proceeds benefit The Daily Nonpareil's Newspapers in Education (NIE) program, which provides newspapers to area students to use as learning tools.

Get your family and friends to vote, look at other people's pets, and vote for your favorite!

***Round 2 voting is under way and ends at 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19. The Top 12 vote-getters in Round 2 will be included in a special calendar spread printed in the Sunday, Dec. 28, Daily Nonpareil.

Are there prizes?
Yes, the 2008 Pet Idol winner receives a $250 grand prize package!

Questions?
E-mail The Daily Nonpareil at web@nonpareilonline.com