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Voting continues for Wichita’s cutest cat. Which felines will you pick in Round 2?

You can vote on 70 adorable cats submitted by Wichita Eagle readers to help decide who will be declared the cutest cat in town.
You can vote on 70 adorable cats submitted by Wichita Eagle readers to help decide who will be declared the cutest cat in town. Submitted photos

Torties, tabbies and tuxedo cats: Wichita loves them all.

We’re looking for the cutest cat in the Wichita area, and it’s time for Round 2. After readers submitted more than 7,000 votes to help us narrow down a pool of more than 150 cats to 70, now we’re trying to get the cat crew down to 32 furry friends.

Voting for Round 2 begins Thursday, Oct. 10, and will end at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

There’s not yet much of a consensus on which type or color of cat is the best, but one thing is clear: The cat owners who sent in their pets couldn’t be more grateful to have found them. Among the stories they shared with us:

  • Tanqueray Wellington was rescued from “a miserable cattery.”

  • Brought home as a kitten, Pookie carried a surprise with her: ringworm. “But the moment I held her (before I’d realized what I’d done) and she nuzzled into me, I knew she was mine forever,” her owner said.

  • Starbucks and her brother, Dunkin, ended up becoming permanent family members after their now-owners “fostered her and her 6 siblings (and their mother) from the humane society.”

  • “Liam was found roaming around a dumpster at a restaurant” before being adopted by his owner 13 years ago.

To vote in the poll, scroll down to the module below. There are four pages of cats to choose from before submitting your votes on the last page. You can vote multiple times by refreshing this article.

Remember: This poll isn’t meant to be scientific, just fun.

This story was originally published October 10, 2024 at 7:00 AM.

Chandler Boese
The Kansas City Star
Chandler Boese manages the audience service team at The Kansas City Star as they engage with readers and write stories that help Kansas Citians live their best lives. A KU grad, she’s worked in journalism since 2018 and with The Star since 2022.
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