Help us find South Australia’s cutest cat: Nominate now

From purebreds to everyday moggies, we’re calling all crazy cat people to enter their kitty for a chance to be named the state’s most adorable.

There’s a million reasons as to why people are crazy about their cats.

While they might make you work harder for their affections, compared to their canine counterparts, feline friends make the purr-fect companions.

The Advertiser is on the search for South Australia’s cutest cat for 2025.

Last year, therapy cat, Luna-Marie took the crown, beating more than 300 other pussycats nominated for the title.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 competition.

Simply fill out the form below and tell us all about your adorable kitty and why you think they should be named SA’s cutest.

Nominations will close on Tuesday, July 1.

Finalists will be put to a vote.

You must be a subscriber to vote. Only one voter per voter permitted.

Read the full terms and conditions here.

Could Maurice be the state’s cutest cat?

One kitty looking to take out the title is Maurice who joined the Hanson family in 2020.

Steve, Laura and Matilda Hanson adore their “chonky” boy and all his “uncoordinated” antics.

“He can’t jump, he has never been able to jump,” Mrs Hanson said.

“He can barely jump on the kitchen bed sometimes … he has his little ways.”

Maurice the cat with owners Laura, Steve and Matilda Hanson. Picture: Keryn Stevens

While they would not change a thing about Maurice, Mrs Hanson admitted that his adoption story did not unfold as intended.

“We went to pick another cat, actually … and when we got there, he had gone within minutes so we had to pick another one,” she said.

“And that’s how we ended up with Damo (who is now called) Maurice.”

Is Maurice SA’s cutest cat? Picture: Keryn Stevens

The five-year-old feline rules the roost at home and will make it known if something is not up to his standards.

“He’s got his spot on the couch between Steve and I and if that is not available he will just sit and stare at you until you move whatever is in the way so he can sit in his spot,” the Morphett Vale mum said.

Maurice the cat with owner Laura Hanson. Picture: Keryn Stevens

Maurice is also a wonderful friend to nine-year-old, Matilda who loves his “super fluffy” coat.

“He has given (Matilda) confidence around pets,” Mrs Hanson said.

“He’s very people-orientated so unlike a lot of other cats he doesn’t hide when people come over so he’s always in among it.”