This challenge is open to Tucson area high school students.
The deadline for submission of habitats is Thursday, December 2, 2010 by 5:00 pm.
Deliver completed habitats to Kismet, Tucson's premiere green boutique, located at 2627 E. Broadway Blvd.
Extra entry forms are available when you deliver your habitat.
Download an Entry Form
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Download the Habitat Poster
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Download a Sample Judging Sheet
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Think Outside the Litter Box
Create a great animal habitat

Tucson CARES, a local animal welfare organization, and Kismet, Tucson’s premiere
green boutique, are challenging high school students to a creative project.

Awards are gift certificates to Kismet:

Best of show $100
Most playful - $50
Most creative - $50
Best techniques - $50
Most eco-friendly - $50

Awards are based on:

Design – color, form, structure, material
Functionality – purpose, safety
Technique – construction, art
Creativity – originality, uniqueness
Eco friendliness – nontoxic, recycled
Playfulness – fun for pets and their people


The habitats (with one entry form per structure) are due Thursday, December 2, 2010 5:00 pm

The award party is December 9th, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at KISMET, 2627 E. Broadway Blvd.
Faculty, family, friends and community are invited.


If you have questions, please call 520-795-3262.

Meet Remy and Teddy, both lucky animals who were adopted by the same family. They live together and are best buddies.
© Tucson CARES dba Kismet 2010