Thank you so much to those of you who took the time to participate in the Cutest Pet Contest. The contest was designed to have some fun, increase employee engagement, look at some cute pets, and raise some money. We were also playing for bragging rights, so let me tell you how we did!
- 36 pets were entered into the contest
- Pets included dogs, cats, hamsters, and a rooster…YES – A ROOSTER
- 124 donors participated
- $965 raised
With 36 different pets to choose from, voting was hard but here are your Top 5:
#5: Mr. Cole, with 36 votes
#4: The Rainbow Bridge, with 51 votes
#3: Marley, with 61 votes
#2: Harley, with a whopping 107 votes
AND NOW,
ANNOUNCING,
THE 2020-2021 CONNECTICUT STATE EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN CUTEST PET CHAMPION…
NONE OTHER, THAN...
#1: SHIRLEY THE CAT, with an amazing tally of 140 votes!!!
Shirley is 18 1/2 years old. She is 5 pounds of pure fury and has the most perfect nose in existence. Congrats Shirley for being crowned as the Cutest Pet!
Thank you again for participating in a fun, state-wide contest. Your commitment to the Connecticut State Employee Campaign was truly heartfelt and appreciated.
For more information, contact: Jesse Mejia at jmejia@unitedwayinc.org