Humane Society to crown first Palm City Honorary Dog Mayor
PALM CITY, Fla. — “Pawlitics” can be “ruff,” so for the first time, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is proud to announce that it will crown the first “Honorary Dog Mayor” of Palm City once all of the votes have been tallied.
For dog owners, this is their opportunity to nominate their precious pup for “Honorary Dog Mayor” so they can leave their paw print in the community. No “pawlitical” experience is required!
“That’s right, you heard it here first folks,” said Community Events Manager Alyssa Bean. “Who better to run our beautiful city than a trustworthy and reliable four-legged friend? Does your pup want freedom and yummy treats for all? Then please nominate them!”
The cost to nominate one’s pet is $25 and may be done online at https://hstc1.org/Post/Mutt-March from now through October 31. Those nominating will be prompted with a couple of questions about their dog, including its name, breed, age and why he or she should be elected as the first Dog Mayor.
On November 14, the Dog Mayor voting polls will be launched by sharing a link where people can view the candidates and cast their vote. The dog with the most votes will be the first Palm City Dog Mayor. All funds raised from this campaign benefit the shelter animals.
Bean said, “We encourage friends and family to vote for their loyal and trustworthy furry friend. The more votes your nominee receives, the better chance they have winning the election!”
The inaugural Palm City Honorary Dog Mayor will be announced at the humane society’s Mutt March on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, shortly after the event starts. The new mayor will receive some major perks, including a framed picture in the shelter lobby, recognition on the HSTC’s Mutt March webpage, a shout out on the Mutt March Facebook page and a basket full of goodies for the winner!
For more information, contact Community Events Manager Alyssa Bean at 772-600-3215 or Events@hstc1.org. Sponsors to date include TCPalm. To learn more about sponsorship, contact Development Manager Ashton Sorrentino at 772-600-3216 or Development@hstc1.org.
About the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast – The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, FL. Since 1955, it has been the leading advocate for animal protection and well-being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)3 private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC is independent and locally operated and relies on donations to support its programs and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org or call 772-223-8822.
