Say What?!: Dog Has Its Day as Mayor of San Francisco

Amy Powers

Amy Powers

Published November 19, 2014 5:02 am
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SAN FRANCISCO, California — A previously unknown female Chihuahua named Frida has won her first political office, being named Mayor of San Francisco for the day as part of a campaign to support the city’s animal shelter.

Frida, whose owner bid $5,000 for the privilege, will spend her special day touring Bay Area landmarks and receiving a commendation from the Board of Supervisors, according to a spokeswoman with the city and county Department of Animal Care and Control said.

Her honor will then be shown around city hall and presented with a retirement package that includes a doggy bed, gift basket and play products.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/18/us-usa-dog-sanfrancisco-idUSKCN0J22EC20141118.

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