Oakland Magazine is a wonderful publication that celebrates the East Bay. Each year, readers vote on the “Best of 2009″ and then wait for the special magazine issue that reveals the winners and highlights the restaurants, events and entertainment that make the East Bay so spectacular.

We are thrilled and proud to win both “Best Veterinarian” and “Best Annual Event,” for The Montclair Pet Mayor contest. Here’s a snippet of what Oakland Magazine had to say about the Pet Mayor contest:

“This isn’t an ordinary event. The Montclair Pet Mayor contest is righteous, hilarious fun. Gracie (Montclair Vet) won the voting last year, but it wasn’t all Gracie’s show. Houdini, from the Silver Palace, was named Vice Mayor in the new administration, while Bella, from Someone’s In The Kitchen, was appointed Canine Commissioner.

“… The silliness has a purpose, of course. Proceeds go to the Montclair Pet & Wildlife Fund, administered by Montclair Vet. Last year this event raised $15,000 on behalf of all the grateful critters.”

Thank you to all the readers of Oakland Magazine. Now, we hope you take a second to vote for this year’s great Pet Mayor candidates. All the money goes to helping animals in need.