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Pet Mayor Election 2026
The shelter and the Town of Amherst teamed up to elect this year’s Pet Mayor. Voting is now closed.
Think your pet has what it takes to be mayor for a day?
The shelter and the Town of Amherst are teaming up to elect this year’s Pet Mayor. Your pet could earn the title of Mayor for a Day and help us raise funds to care for the animals in our shelter.
Voting is now closed. Thank you for your support!
How it works
- Enter your contact information and your pet’s information.
- Donate a minimum of $5 as your nomination fee.
Any pet can enter. Dogs, cats, or other companion animals are welcome. Each nomination requires a $5 entry fee.
Campaign timeline
- Sept 15: Nominations open, 9:00 a.m.
- Sept 22: Nominations close, 11:59 p.m.
- Sept 25: Finalists announced and campaigning period begins.
- Oct 1: Public voting opens.
- Oct 15: Public voting closes, 11:59 p.m.
- Oct 19: Winner notified and confirmed.
Concept note: the wording on this page comes from the shelter’s current page, laanimalshelter.org/voting.