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This fun, engaging, and pawsitively unique community event is a major fundraiser benefiting DNA and aims to support the revitalization of downtown Natchez while promoting small businesses and local animal welfare organizations.
A portion of the election proceeds will be shared with the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society, Hoofbeats & Pawprints Rescue, and Spay/Neuter Natchez .
The Natchez Pet Mayor Election is open to all cats, dogs, and other pets whose owners live in Natchez or nearby areas.
MARCH 17
thru
MARCH 31
CANDIDATE REGISTRATION
• REGISTRATION FEE: $25 per pet
• REGISTER AT: NatchezPetMayor.com
• CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS KIT: $200 each (optional)
APRIL 1
thru
APRIL 26
CAMPAIGN and VOTING PERIOD
• ONLINE & HEADQUARTERS VOTING: $5 per Vote
• CANDIDATE PROMOTION ACTIVITES
• WEEKLY LEADERBOARD UPDATES
SATURDAY
APRIL 26
2025
MEET THE CANDIDATES
• Join us at Pooch-A-Palooza 2025 – a major NACHS fundraiser with live music, silent auctions, a cornhole tournament, and games for the kiddos! Come by the DNA Natchez Pet Mayor Tent to cast final votes.
– On the Bluff at Smoot’s Grocery, 319 N. Broadway Street, 12 Noon – 5pm
SATURDAY
MAY 10
2025
COLLARING CEREMONY
• 1st PLACE = Natchez Pet Mayor
• 2nd PLACE = Chief of PAWlice
• 3rd PLACE = Natchez Fur Chief
• 4th – 9th PLACE = Natchez Board of PAWldermen
Leader of the pack – Title Sponsor
Top Dog Sponsors
Fat Cat Sponsor
Natchez Pet Mayor Duties and Responsibilities
The Natchez Pet Mayor and other elected pet officials will serve as goodwill ambassadors for our community and make occasional public appearances, especially at events promoting small and locally owned businesses.
How It Works
- The Natchez Pet Mayor Election is open to all cats, dogs, and other pets whose owners live in Natchez or nearby areas.
- To register your pet, complete the Registration Form and pay the $25 entry fee online.
- Businesses may partner with local pet owners as a Campaign Headquarters.
- Two Ways To Vote:
- Vote online here from April 1 through April 26, 2025 for $5 per vote.
- Vote at the candidate’s Campaign Headquarters. Voting is unlimited.
Campaign Marketing Kit
$200 Package includes the following:
- Two campaign yard signs with QR code leading to the voting page
- On-location Facebook Live with Natchez DNA featuring the business and candidate
- Social Media tagging in boosted posts
- Red, white, and blue balloons
- Collection jar for cash votes
Ideal Qualities of a Pet Mayor
Our ideal Pet Mayor will…
- Be a respectable and beloved member of the Natchez pet community.
- Represent all pets equally, regardless of breed, species, or known tricks.
- Advocate fiercely for small businesses and community events.
- Be agreeable to having their photo taken and shared by the Downtown Natchez Alliance.
- Have a good temperament (and so should their human spokesperson!)
- Maintain high ethical standards and not succumb to bribery… even in the form of tasty treats!
Natchez Concours D’Elegance 2025: April 10 – 12
Now in it’s third year, this Car Show features Rolls-Royce and Bentley Cars, British and European Cars 20 years or older, Exotic Cars and all CCCA eligible cars.
In Front of the Natchez Grand Hotel
111 Broadway Street, Natchez, MS 39120