Duke the dog is seven years old and is the new mayor of Cormorant, Minnesota.
Residents of Cormorant, Minnesota have welcomed a seven-year-old dog named Duke as their new Mayor after he won the town's recent election.
According to wday.com, twelve people each paid $1 to cast a vote. David Rick of Cormorant says: "He follows me wherever I go. His name came up. In fact, I voted for him."
Tricia Maloney of Cormorant added: "Poor Richard Sherbrook that owns the Cormorant store, he didn't even have half as many votes as Duke did."
After winning, Duke received five hours of grooming and a brand new outfit. As for his salary, a pet food shop is donating a year's supple of kibble to reward him for his service.
Duke, who was sworn in on Saturday during Cormorant's annual fair, is far from the youngest recent mayor in Minnesota. A young boy called Bobby Tufts won the post when he was just three years of age. He recently lost his bid for a third consecutive term to 16-year old Eric Mueller of Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.
