We Have a Winner!

Meet the 2026 Top Cat: Scar!

2026 Top Cat, Scar

Introducing our 2026 Top Cat: Scar!

The results are official! After a month of incredible support, thousands of votes, and a lot of feline “cattitude,” Scar has been crowned the 2026 Face of Caturdays! Scar was officially announced as the winner today during our live Caturday event at Sloppy Joe’s Bar. Look for Scar to be featured on our official 2026 Caturdays throughout the coming year.

About Scar: Don’t be misled by his name – Scar is a cuddle bug. The name stems from his tattered appearance when, as a stray, he waltzed into our house and hearts over three years ago. From rags to kitty riches, Scar now enjoys casual evening “walks” in his stroller around Key West.

A Heartfelt Thank You

The Sloppy Joe’s Foundation would like to extend our deepest gratitude to every person who participated. To our contestants: thank you for sharing your beautiful cats with us. To our voters: your generosity has been overwhelming.

Because of you, we have raised vital funds that will go directly toward supporting our community in Key West and the Florida Keys. You have truly made a difference!

Missed the Announcement?

If you weren’t able to catch the crowning live on the Stage Cam, stay tuned! We will be posting photos and highlights from the event on our social media pages soon.

Thank you for making the 2026 Top Cat Contest a record-breaking success!

Scar sitting on a lap Scar with his eyes closed.

 

**See All the 2026 Top Cat Contestants**

Rules of the Competition

1) Each dog you nominate must be nominated on a separate entry form and entry fee paid.

2) Each dog nominated can have up to three photos or 2 photos & a short video (Up to 30 seconds) uploaded to show their best style or tricks. 

3) OPTIONAL: Each dog nominated may have (not required) a short description of why their dog is Top Dog and what about his or her personality makes them the ideal face of Dog Days of Summer.

4) Nominations open July 15th, 2026, and dogs can be nominated at any time during the contest. 

5) Voting begins on August 1 and continues until the contest ends on August 31, 2026. Results are featured in live time on the Sloppy Joe’s Foundation website. 

6) Votes are cast by the donations you raise for the Sloppy Joe’s Charitable Foundation! All donations are recognized by the IRS as charitable contributions, as Sloppy Joe’s Foundation is a 501c3 charity.

7) Winner(s) will be notified in early September, 2026 and the winning dogs(s) will be featured during our 2027 Dog Days of Summer along with a featured post. Winners will receive a great swag package filled with Sloppy Joe’s and American Dog Outfitters merch – along with bragging rights. 

8) The Sloppy Joe’s Foundation Board of Directors reserves all rights to make all decisions about the competition and any winner(s).