The Montclair Pet Mayor Contest has been the most popular event on our calendar since 2004. Local businesses sponsor pet candidates and provide polling places on their premises. This year, ballots can also be cast online for your favorite pet.

The Voting Process

Each dollar you donate counts as a single vote for your candidate of choice. Vote early and vote often! There’s no limit to how heavy you stuff the ballot box. All proceeds go to the Pet & Wildlife Fund, and your “votes” are tax-deductible.

A One-Year Term as Pet Mayor

The Pet Mayor of Montclair serves as an ambassador of goodwill to all creatures in the community: two-legged, four-legged, furred, feathered and scaled. In addition to media attention and the chance to appear in public on behalf of the Pet & Wildlife Fund, the winning pet gets a $100 gift certificate for veterinary care at Montclair Vet Hospital. The elected Pet Mayor also receives pet food and pet services donated by our vendors.

Fame & Fortune

The winning pet will be highlighted by local media and will become an instant local celebrity. The Montclair Pet Mayor Contest recently won Oakland Magazine’s “Best Annual Event” of 2009, and the article included the names of the winners. What great press!

And the Winner Is …

Every animal is a winner in this race, but that doesn’t stop the pets, their owners and their sponsors from fighting tooth-and-nail for the top position as Pet Mayor of Montclair. Don’t miss out on your chance to choose the pet who will represent Montclair before the public! Vote now!