IRON MOUNTAIN — Fifteen entries will be the stars of the 2024-25 Pet Idol contest.

Voting begins today, allowing readers to choose their favorite pet from submitted photos featured on page 9-A.

Votes are 25 cents each. The contest is a fundraiser for the Newspaper in Education program that provides newspapers to area school districts and teachers for classroom use.

“Ballot stuffing is encouraged in this contest,” said Jennifer Flynn, Daily News circulation manager. There will be no elimination rounds this year, she added.

“We will keep all 15 entries in it till the end on May 31. May the best pet win,” Flynn said.