Who is the Coast’s cutest cat? Voting now open for these good boys and girls

The dogs have had their fun. Now it’s time to determine who will be the Sun Herald’s Cutest Cat on the Mississippi Coast for 2026.

As it was for the canines, this year is a record-breaker for entries, with 52 good boys and girls are in the running. There will be two rounds of voting to determine this year’s winner, with Round 1 ending Monday, July 13 at 5 p.m.

Everyone is eligible to vote and subscribers may vote as many times as they wish. To subscribe, visit sunherald.com/subscribe for a list of offers, including an introductory rate of $1.99 for the first month.

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This story was originally published July 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Who is the Coast’s cutest cat? Voting now open for these good boys and girls."