Mayor of Muttzanita
Apply for the 2025 Mayor Now - Nominations close on Sunday, August 24
Our Current Mayor - 2024
Name: Freya
Gender : Female
Age : 5 years
Breed : Goldendoodle
Favorite Toy : Starfish
How I Keep Fit : Playing Fetch on the Beach
Best Treat Ever : Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes
Favorite Place to Sleep : Anyplace that is quiet
Silliest Thing I Do : I really enjoy watching Little House on the Prairie
The “Town of Muttzanita” is growing so it is only appropriate for it to have its own Mayor.
How to enter your pet…… simple!
As with any public office there are a few rules if you wish to nominate your furry friend to this position.
- Candidate must be a resident of the tri-city area (Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler)
- Candidate must be available to attend Muttzanita
- Complete the form. Be sure to sign.
- Include your very best picture (4×6 or 5×7 only) as they will be displayed around town in voting locations.
- Return the form and picture (email is preferable).
- There is no cost to nominate your pet.
- Enter your pet early. The sooner you enter the more votes constituents can cast for their favorite non-human.
Nominations Close on 8/24
Voting locations will be:
Visitors Center
Four Paws on the Beach
First Security Bank
Farmers Market ( August 29 and Sept 5)
Voting will close Sept. 5th at 7 pm at the Farmers Market. The pet with the most votes wins the election. The new mayor will be sworn in on Saturday Sept 6th at 10:10am (prior to the parade), then ride with their human in the lead car of the Pet Parade.
Meet our Current Vice Mayor
and City Council Dogs
2025 Candidates
Thirteen
Gender: Male
Age: 6
Breed:
Mastiff
Favorite Toy:
Stick
How I Keep Fit:
Swimming and Hiking
Favorite Treat:
Beef Liver
Favorite Place to Sleep:
Couch
Silliest Thing I Do:
Bird Feathers Spook Me
If I Had a Catch Phrase, it Would Be: Love Me, Pet Me, Scratch Me
Bella
Gender:
Female
Age:
13
Breed: Cocker Spaniel/Chihuahua/Pomeranian Mix
Favorite Toy:
Plush Squeaky Hamburger
How I Keep Fit:
Running Up and Down the Stairs
Favorite Treat:
Turkey
Favorite Place to Sleep:
Under the Bed
Silliest Thing I Do: Burying Food Under Pee Pads
If I Had a Catch Phrase, It Would Be: I'm Cute But I'm Stubborn
Sheba
Gender:
Female
Age:
16
Breed:
Shiba Inu Mix
Favorite Toy:
Ball - any ball will do
How I Keep Fit:
I Love My Daily Walks
Favorite Treat:
Snuggle Time Cookies
If I Had a Catch Phrase, it Would Be: Momma Says I am Such a Sweet Girl
Persephone
Gender:
Female
Age:
4
Breed:
Siberian Husky/Malamute Mix
Favorite Toy:
My Little Brother, Pabu!
How I Keep Fit:
Running!! And Running!!
Favorite Treat:
Salmon Skins from the Neahkahnie Smokehouse
Favorite Place to Sleep:
Under the Bed
Silliest Thing I Do: Eat Blackberries Right off the Bush
If I Had a Catch Phrase It Would Be: YEAH!
Pabu Escobark aka Pudge
Gender:
Male
Age: 7
Breed:
Pug/Terrier Mix
Favorite Toy:
Hedgie the Hedeghog
How I Keep Fit:
Running on the Beach!
Favorite Treat: Puppy Ice Cream
Favorite Place to Sleep:
In Your Lap
Silliest Thing I Do:
Sing Along with Sirens
If I Had a Catch Phrase It Would Be: I'm a Pudge
Lupe
Gender:
Female
Age:
3 1/2
Breed: Chihuahua/Mexican Street Dog Mix
Favorite Toy: Sloth from Four Paws
How I Keep Fit:
Running!
Favorite Treat:
Smokin' Joes Bones
Favorite Place to Sleep:
Crate Near Mom and Dad
Silliest Thing I Do:
I Jump and Stretch Flat on my Back for Tummy Rubs
If I Had a Catch Phrase It Would Be:
I am Terrified of Loud Trucks But Love My Tummy Rubs!
Sugar Baby
Gender: Female
Age:
3
Breed:
Golden Retriever
Favorite Toy:
Rope
How I Keep Fit:
Taking Mom for a Walk
Favorite Treat:
Turkey Tendons
Favorite Place to Sleep:
Between My People and the Door
Silliest Thing I Do:
I Wiggle With Joy when at Four Paws
If I Had a Catch Phrase It Would Be: I Put the "Gold" in Golden
Nina Kahnie
Gender: Female
Age:
1 yr, 9 mos
Breed: Daschund
Favorite Toy: Ball
How I Keep Fit: Playing Ultimate Catch and Lots of Beach Walks with my Brother Jasper
Favorite Treat:
Dehydrated Elk Liver
Favorite Place to Sleep:
On Top of the Couch
Silliest Thing I Do: I Like to Hide my Yak Cheese Stick Under Mom's Pillow!
If I Had a Catch Phrase It Would Be: I'm Small And Mighty, But Not Bitey!!!
Sunny
Gender: Female
Age:
2
Breed:
Bernedoodle
Favorite Toy:
Blue Chuck-It
How I Keep Fit:
Chasing my Chuck-It, Hiking and Chasing Chipmunks
Favorite Treat:
Marrow Bones from Four Paws
Favorite Place to Sleep:
Next to Mom and Dad
Silliest Thing I Do:
Hop Like a Bunny in the Dunes
If I Had a Catch Phrase It Would Be: Let's Go!