Congratulations to 2009 Montclair Pet Mayor LIttle Bear!

Congratulations to Little Bear and local sponsors Montclair Women’s Cultural Arts Club & Crogan’s Restaurant for a wonderfully successful campaign!

Little Bear raised $5,898.16 to help pets and wildlife in need, with the grand total this year clocking in at a very impressive $19,637.16.

We would like to thank Someone’s In the Kitchen, Shine Hair Salon, the team at Montclair Veterinary Hospital, Taqueria Las Comadres, Miller & Company Salon, Pelago Gifts and Montclair Bistro for all their tireless fund-raising efforts in support of this year’s finalists.

We also send a great big THANK YOU to all this year’s sponsors and voters.

Our reach this year was wider than ever, and we know next year will only be bigger and better.

Everyone is a winner in the Montclair Pet Mayor’s Contest, and here is the complete breakdown of the money raised and offices our finalists now hold:

THE 2009 MONTCLAIR PET MAYOR CONTEST FINAL RESULTS

Pet Mayor: LITTLE BEAR – $5,898.16
Sponsored by: Montclair Women’s Cultural Arts Club, and
Crogan’s Restaurant

Vice Mayor: BELLA – $4.473.25
Sponsored by: Someone’s In the Kitchen

Secretary Of Steak: MOLLY – $2,239.60
Sponsored by: Shine Hair Salon

Furst Officer: GRACIE – $2,017.42
Sponsored by: Montclair Veterinary Hospital

Bark Ranger: ALICE – $1,857.97
Sponsored by: Taqueria Las Comadres

Conservation Commissioner: ALEX – $1,126.46
Sponsored by: Miller & Company Salon

Canine Commissioner: RICO – $1,070.12
Sponsored by: Pelago Gifts

Deputy Dog: NITRO – $954.18
Sponsored by: Montclair Bistro

GRAND TOTAL: $19,637.16

Bella wanted to thank everyone who came out to support her and the MVH Pet & Wildlife Fund last night. We especially wanted to thank Montclair Bistro for hosting the event.

As you can see from the pictures, we all had a Bella Blast!

Don’t forget to join us for lots of Pet Mayor fun this Saturday, June 20, at Fentons from noon-4 p.m. and Sunday, June 21, from 9-1 p.m. for the final day of the campaign.

Be sure to vote online and then come out to support your candidates.

Thanks,
Erin, Joel & Bella

Visit the Pet Mayor Booth at the Montclair Farmers Market June 21 from 11-1 for free Fentons ice cream and Pet Mayor Voting.

June 21 is the final day of voting for 2009′s Montclair Pet Mayor Contest. To celebrate, there will be free ice cream at the Pet Mayor Booth (11 a.m.—1 p.m.) at the Montclair Farmers Market, courtesy of amazing Fentons Creamery.

If you haven’t heard of Fentons and tried their tasty treats, where have you been? The 114-year-old creamery is a local treasure now featured nationally in two scenes of Pixar’s newest animated film, “Up.”

Join us for a last chance to vote and support a great cause, and get some free ice cream for your efforts!

For more about Fentons, visit: http://www.fentonscreamery.com/

How to vote for your favorite candidates:

* Vote at Montclair Veterinary Hospital during regular business hours

Fentons is featured in Pixar's latest film, "Up."

* Vote online anytime, safely and securely (and vote as often as you like!)

The Montclair Bistro at 6118 Medau Place

For the next three Thursdays (June 4, 11, 18), come out to Montclair Bistro between 6-9 p.m. for Pet Mayor Contest-related festivities.

There will be areas to vote for your favorite candidates (and meet some of the Pet Mayor Contest Final 8!), a guest bartender and lots of fun for everyone.

A portion of the proceeds and all tips (as well as all voting donations) benefit the nonprofit Montclair Veterinary Hospital Pet & Wildlife Fund.

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to all community members who nominated their pet for this campaign and for the Montclair Village businesses who are sponsoring them.

Your donations to the Pet and Wildlife Fund help us provide medical services to pets and wildlife in need.

How to vote for your favorite candidates:

• Vote at Montclair Veterinary Hospital during regular business hours
• Vote online anytime, safely and securely (and vote as often as you like!)