Bio: My sweet Rowdy is very very calm, unlike his name. I’ve had him since he was 9 weeks old, and he is soooooo loved. He’s pretty well behaved, will sit and stay very well, and he is not intimidated by loud noises or large crowds. He even does photo shoots for Chewy on occasion. He does act up now and then, and he is possessive of a ball, but only if another dog wants it. . . . .I take him with me everywhere I am allowed. He has been in restaurants, ridden on Brightline, gone shopping at the mall, but he has not been on a plane yet. He LOVES to ride in the car, and I have trouble leaving him because once he sees my purse he flies to the front door. Doesn’t like the rain, but he has a raincoat and will go outside during a rainstorm with that on. He’s sooooo cute, you just have to love him.

Why would Rowdy make a great Dog Mayor?: My dog would make a great mayor for Wilton Manors because he loves to be out and about. He knows what’s going on, and wants to be part of it, whatever that is. He loves being the center of attention, and he usually gets plenty of that whenever we go anywhere because he is an attention getter. He would be a perfect mayor.

Bio: Sully’s campaign is built on a simple promise: “Boops You Can Believe In. The Floof Stops Here”. She is the candidate Wilton Manors deserves—equal parts public servant, neighborhood sweetheart, and impossibly photogenic snow dog thriving in the Florida sunshine.

Against a backdrop of ordinary politics, Sully offers something more meaningful: direct eye contact, excellent listening ears, and an unwavering commitment to making every resident feel seen, welcomed, and loved.
In her official campaign portrait, Sully sits poised and ready for office: bright blue eyes locked on the voter, ears up, signature floof fully in session, and tongue out in a show of transparent enthusiasm. She is not hiding behind talking points. She is meeting the moment—and possibly requesting a treat.
Sully understands the unique needs of Wilton Manors. As a snow dog who has chosen the Sunshine State, she knows what it means to find your pack, celebrate your individuality, and bring a little coolness to a city already known for warmth, personality, and Pride.

Why would Sully make a great Dog Mayor?: Her platform:
• Boops you can believe in: Honest affection, nose-to-nose constituent outreach, and no empty paw-mises.
• Floof that delivers: A City Hall culture of joy and proudly high standards for hair, she believed in leaving a little piece of yourself behind wherever she goes.
• Pride for every pack: A welcoming community where every human, hound, and honorary pet parent belongs.
• Belly-rub access for all: A firm commitment to rest, play, affection, and the basic right to be spoiled.
• More wag, less worry: Practical leadership for life’s everyday issues—especially snacks, shade, neighborhood strolls, and finding the best sunny spot.

Bio: Who is Scruffy? The bravest (and cutest!) rescue dog you’ll ever meet! When he was just a puppy, Scruffy was badly injured and abandoned at a fire station. But Scruffy teaches us that everyone deserves a second chance—and he certainly ran with his! His story has inspired children and adults alike, and today he’s the four-legged star of the award-winning book Saving Scruffy, sharing his true story of hope, kindness, and second chances.

Scruffy believes life is better when we wag more, judge less, and help each other out. He loves meeting new friends, exploring his community, handing out lots of kisses, and unleashing joy wherever he goes.

Most of all, Scruffy encourages us to embrace what makes each of us special and reminds us that a little love, kindness, and a second chance can do magical things—and lead to one pretty pawsome life! 🐾

Why would Scruffy make a great Dog Mayor?: Scruffy knows a thing or two about second chances—and he’s made the most of his! His journey began when he was abandoned at a fire station as a tiny puppy with a life-threatening injury. His rescue story has inspired children and adults to choose kindness, celebrate what makes each of us unique, and never give up.

As Dog Mayor, Scruffy is ready to put his best paw forward to unleash more joy throughout Wilton Manors. His platform is simple: more kindness, more belly rubs, more treats, and a community where every two-legged and four-legged neighbor feels welcome.

Scruffy may be small, but his heart—and his dreams for Wilton Manors—are HUGE. He’s ready to lead with love, wag with purpose, and celebrate kindness, second chances, acceptance, and community—because life is always better with a few more tail wags! 🐾

Vote Fur Scruffy - Unleash Kindness 🐾

Bio: I am a member of a large family of four dogs. Each of us has a different story — two are rescues, one is the last of a litter needing a home, and me...

I don’t know much about my past. I know I was born in Missouri, suffered a serious retinal injury shortly after birth, and somehow ended up in Florida, aging out in a retail shop. My Human Dad saw me online, and that same night, drove three hours to get me. He says God whispered in his ear.

We are chosen family.

For the past two years, my Human Dad and I have volunteered as a support team at an assisted living facility.
Sometimes you are the rescuer. Sometimes you are the rescuee.

Why would Fendi make a great Dog Mayor?: Why me? Leadership is about inspiring.

I LEAD WITH A CURLY TAIL.
Every day: CURLY TAIL.
Even while I sleep. CURLY TAIL.

My tail looks like a cinnamon roll is permanently glued to my butt.

My perky tail is joyful and uplifting-----a celebration of everything our community is and aspires to be.

And when my curly tail wiggles, something magical happens.
Children laugh. Neighbors reconnect. A community is renewed.

The wiggle says, ""Hey, I'm glad you're here.""

My tail is bipartisan, multilingual, and available for public service.
Give a hug, vote Fendi the Pug

Bio: Meet Oscar, a 6-year-old Goldendoodle with a big personality, an even bigger heart, and a serious love for being part of the community. Oscar is happiest when he’s out exploring the city, meeting new people on the Drive, making friends at the dog park, and getting plenty of attention along the way.

He’s friendly, affectionate, and always ready for his next adventure. When he’s not busy campaigning, Oscar enjoys long walks, fetch, snuggling with his family, swimming in the pool, dining outside at Tulio's and Ethos, and reminding everyone around him that life is better with a dog by your side.

Oscar's mom, Alexis, will be right alongside Oscar throughout his hopeful mayorship, helping share his adventures, promote City events, celebrate local businesses, and keep the community engaged with its four-legged mayor.

Together, Oscar and Alexis would bring a combination of community spirit, personality, creativity, and plenty of tail wags to the role. Oscar may be the one wearing the title, but they’re ready to make a great team!

Why would Oscar make a great Dog Mayor?: Oscar believes that a great mayor should be friendly, approachable, and always happy to see the people they represent—and he checks all three boxes!

Oscar loves meeting people and other dogs, and he has a natural ability to make friends wherever he goes. He would be excited to represent the dogs of Wilton Manors at community events, special appearances, and around town. Whether he’s greeting a new friend, showing off his best smile, or simply giving someone a reason to stop and say hello, Oscar brings positive energy and tail wags wherever he goes.

Most importantly, Oscar would use his two years as Dog Mayor to help celebrate what makes Wilton Manors such a wonderful dog-loving community. He'd be a friendly face for local pups, a four-legged ambassador for the city, and a reminder that sometimes all you need is a wagging tail to bring people together.

Oscar is ready to serve, ready to socialize, and most importantly, ready to represent the pack!

Bio: Machi was found as a stray, sitting alone on a discarded couch near the railroad tracks. Today, this sweet Maltipoo rescue calls Wilton Manors home, enjoying neighborhood walks, squirrel patrols, hidden treats, and his demanding career as a professional napper.

Why would Machi make a great Dog Mayor?: Machi is friendly and curious, and he loves meeting neighbors on his daily walks. As a young rescue, discovering Wilton Manors one adventure at a time, he represents second chances, community, and the simple joy dogs bring to our lives. He'd be proud to represent the city he now calls home.

Bio: Oso is a rescue bully who got his second chance and now helps other shelter dogs get theirs. Despite his rough past, he’s the sweetest boy and loves making friends. He uses his social media platform to give back, break the bully breed stigma, and help more shelter dogs get seen and adopted.

Why would Oso make a great Dog Mayor?: Oso should be mayor because he wants to use his voice for dogs who don’t have one. There are so many amazing dogs sitting in shelters who get passed over because of their breed, size, or looks. Oso wants to help change that. Being mayor would give him the chance to bring more eyes to shelter dogs, break the stigma around bully breeds, and help more dogs get the second chance they deserve.

Bio: George is a four-year-old Goldendoodle, rescue dog, ball enthusiast, and proud lifelong resident of Wilton Manors.

George had a bit of a journey before finding his forever home. Originally purchased from a breeder, his first family could no longer properly care for him after having a baby. His second home included two much bigger dogs who weren’t particularly welcoming. At 18 months old, George finally landed exactly where he belonged: Wilton Manors.

Today, George is a neighborhood regular, especially at Mickel Park, where he makes multiple appearances a day. His favorite is the early morning shift, when he gets to see his beloved park ranger, Christine. George is known by name throughout the neighborhood, and walks frequently turn into meet-and-greets.

His greatest passion is his orange rubber ball. Whether it’s being launched with a Chuckit!, tossed from his ball launcher, or temporarily replaced by a tennis ball, George is always ready for another round.

But George’s real talent is making friends. Kids regularly approach him for pets and treats, little dogs climb all over him, and George happily welcomes them all. He’s friendly, gentle, fun, and happiest when he’s right by your side.

When he’s not making the rounds in Wilton Manors, you might find George at Fort Lauderdale Beach, running off leash and enjoying the sand.

After all, Wilton Manors deserves a mayor who’s always on the ball!

Why would George make a great Dog Mayor?: George would make a great Dog Mayor because he already acts like one.

He makes his rounds through the neighborhood every day, knows his regulars, greets newcomers, and never misses an opportunity to make a new friend. At Mickel Park, kids come over to pet him, small dogs climb all over him, and neighbors regularly stop to say hello.

As a rescue who found his forever home in Wilton Manors, George represents something we love about our community: everyone is welcome here. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you came from, or how big or small you might be. George will happily make room for you.

His platform is pretty simple: more time outside, more play, more treats, and plenty of kindness. He promises to represent dogs of all sizes, support unlimited belly rubs, and never turn down a constituent who wants to throw his ball.

Most importantly, George loves his community.

Vote George. He’s always on the ball!

Bio: Denver is a 2-year-old, 25-lb professional people-lover from Denver, CO. He loves everyone he meets, especially when they pick him up! With his signature head tilts, crossed paws and happy personality, Denver has a way of making strangers stop, smile and ask to meet him.

Why would Denver make a great Dog Mayor?: Denver would make a great mayor because he truly believes everyone is a friend. He’s confident, playful, well-trained and always ready for an adventure. He’d happily ride through town with his head out the window, greeting everyone along the way. His motto? There’s always room for one more in his pack!

Bio: Romeo is a 5-year-old Bernedoodle and a proud member of the Wilton Manors community, where he lives with his two moms. He has a big personality and an even bigger heart.

For the past year and a half, he has been making the rounds from Townhouse Isles to Wilton Drive, greeting neighbors, checking in on local businesses, and conducting highly thorough investigations of every tree, signpost, and suspicious patch of grass along the way. No one knows exactly what neighborhood gossip he’s collecting, but judging by the amount of sniffing involved, Romeo is extremely well informed.

Romeo loves the beach, kayaking, relaxing in a shady spot by the water, chasing his ball, and keeping the local iguana population on its toes. He’s a regular at Wagpride, a familiar face around the neighborhood, and an enthusiastic supporter of any local establishment that welcomes dogs, especially if snacks are involved.

With his fluffy curls, expressive eyebrows, signature bandanas, and enthusiasm for greeting just about everyone he meets, Romeo has embraced Wilton Manors as his home, his community, and his territory.

Why would Romeo make a great Dog Mayor?: Dogs aren’t just pets in Wilton Manors, they’re family members, friends, neighbors, and part of what makes this town so special. Romeo thinks a four-legged community this important deserves a voice of its own. He’s ready to step up, lead the pack, and represent Wilton Manors’ dogs with heart, charm, and enthusiasm.

In many ways, Romeo is already doing the job. He’s out every day making the rounds, meeting neighbors, visiting local businesses, sniffing out the issues, and keeping up with what’s happening around town. That makes him a true grassroots candidate (literally).

Romeo loves that Wilton Manors is walkable, social, and full of pet-focused and pet-friendly businesses. He wants to support the places that welcome dogs, encourage more people and pups to spend local, and preserve the dog-friendly culture that makes the town unique. He also supports convenient poop-bag stations and trash cans to help keep shared spaces clean. If there’s a patio, a water bowl, and even the faintest chance of a treat, Romeo considers that solid economic development.

His leadership style is simple: support local, protect what makes Wilton Manors special, give every good boy and girl a voice, and keep a watchful eye on any iguanas causing trouble along the way.

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