Daily News' Pet Idol: Entry deadline Jan. 31; election to follow – Iron Mountain Daily News

Jan 19, 2022
Gordon Ramsay, a pygmy hedgehog, is wrapping up a two-year reign as The Daily News Pet Idol. His successor as mascot for the Newspapers in Education program will be chosen from among readers’ entries submitted through Jan. 31. (Betsy Bloom/Daily News photo)
IRON MOUNTAIN — Time again to let everyone know you have one special pet.
This is the ninth year of The Daily News’ popular Pet Idol competition, inviting residents in the region to share that prized animal companion they have at home, be it cat or dog, parrot or pony, guinea pig or goat, cow or lizard.
The public then gets to make the call on who will be the next Pet Idol, with the first round of voting kicking off Feb. 9.
“It will allow readers to choose their favorite pet from submitted photos,” said Jennifer Flynn, Daily News circulation manager.
Gordon Ramsay, a 6 month old pygmy hedgehog owned by Marti McDowell of Iron Mountain, was the Pet Idol winner in 2020. There was no contest in 2021.
Pets can be entered today through Monday, Jan. 31.
To participate, readers should submit a photo of their living pet — please, no “In Memoriam” entries.
The contest is open to all types of critters, Flynn said, with no limit on entries — and yes, the same pet can be entered more than once but each requires a $5 donation.
There is no limit on voting, either — ballot stuffing is encouraged, she said — but a 25-cent donation is needed to cast each vote.
Proceeds go to the Newspaper in Education program that provides newspapers to area school districts and teachers for classroom use.
The Pet Idol winner will be featured with its owner on the front page of The Daily News, plus receive a trophy donated by BK Enterprises.
The top pet also will be the mascot of the NIE program for the 2022-23 school year.
The contest has three rounds, with all entries vying at the start. The field will be cut in half after each round, with the highest vote-getters advancing.
All votes will carry forward into each round.
Pet photos and ballot will be published in The Daily News a few times each week. You may also make copies of the ballot or pick up extra ones at The Daily News office at 215 E. Ludington St. in Iron Mountain.
In the event of a tie, a tie-breaker will be conducted. All decisions are final and donations are non-refundable.
The Daily News and Powers Printing employees and their immediate families are not eligible to win the contest.
Photos must be of good quality, in black and white or color but at least 3-by-5 inches in size. Only one pet per picture and the photo should be only of the pet.
By entering a photo, permission is given to submit the owner and pet’s information in the contest.
The Daily News reserves the right to refuse any photo deemed unsuitable.
Entries either can be mailed to: The Daily News, Attention: Jennifer Flynn, P.O. Box 460, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, dropped off at The Daily News office or emailed to [email protected]
The Daily News must receive all entry forms and pet photos by the close of business at 5 p.m. Jan. 31.
Entry forms should include owner’s name, address and phone number, along with the name of the pet. Photos can be picked up at The Daily News office at the end of the sweepstakes.
Participation means entrants agree they are bound to the official rules and all decisions made by The Daily News regarding the sweepstakes.
Ballots and donations can be dropped off or mailed to the newspaper by the deadlines posted.
Votes for round one will be accepted from Feb. 9 until the close of business Feb. 25. Voting for round two will be March 3 until close of business March 21.
The third and final round of voting will be March 28 until close of business April 14. The winner will be notified by phone and the front-page article will announce the winner at a later date.
Again, all proceeds benefit the NIE program with area schools. For more information or to sign up to get newspapers in your classroom, contact Flynn at 906-774-2772, ext. 218.
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