SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22 -- The online communities of Dogster.com and Catster.com have announced the 150 finalists in The World's Coolest Dog & Cat Show, the competition where the people not the pedigree decide. Visit http://www.dogster.com/show.

The World's Coolest Dog & Cat Show is an online contest open to any U.S. cat or dog registered with Catster or Dogster, regardless of breed (or lack thereof). With more than 1.1 million votes cast and 20,000 entrants, the contest attracted some amazing talent. Entry is now closed, but anyone can register to vote for Best In Show.

"This contest is really about our community. Members of Dogster & Catster entered their pets and voted for these finalists, and this show is really a reflection of their passion for pets," said founder and Top Dog, Ted Rheingold.

Who has the craziest tail or best smile? Who will win Purse Pup or Scaredy Cat? Our celebrity panel of judges will decide the winners in each category. The Dogster and Catster communities now vote to decide Best In Show, given to the single favorite cat and dog. Winners will be announced Dec. 9. Registering at Dogster or Catster is free, and you don't even need a pet to become a member; any registered site user can stroll through the categories and vote for their favorites.

Winners will receive fabulous prizes worth over $25,000 including Nintendo DS(TM) game system with their new hit, Nintendogs(TM), Target gift cards, Dad's pet foods, a photo shoot with New York Dog or Hollywood Dog magazine and a personalized copy of Dogs 24/7 or Cats 24/7. Other prizes will be given from sponsors, including the ASPCA and Hartville Pet Insurance Company.

The World's Coolest Dog & Cat Show is a production of Dogster Inc and is open to any dog or cat in the United States. Votes will be cast by the members of the Dogster and Catster communities, home to over 170,000 cats and dogs. Sponsored by ASPCA, Nintendo, Dad's, The New York Dog, Dogs and Cats 24/7, PetsHealth Care Plan and Target.

Contact:
Steven Reading of Dogster Inc, +1-415-686-6440
steven@dogster.com