In an effort to combat the state’s pet overpopulation epidemic, the Georgia Department of Agriculture has developed the Dog and Cat Sterilization Program. The program educates residents about the importance of having their pet spayed or neutered and helps pay veterinarians to provide these procedures at a low cost.

Since January, the program has raised more than $198,000 through the successful sale of dog and cat license plates. Now, they are holding a contest to design the artwork for a new cat version of the tag and would like to invite you to send in your cat-related art.

The contest is open to all residents of Georgia, and submissions are due by August 5. The winning artist will receive $2,500 and have their work featured on the new tag. For complete rules, please visit the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

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