A Dog Has Been The Mayor Of The Tiny Town Of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, Since 1998
By Sarah McCosham|Published February 15, 2022
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
Dogs aren’t just man’s best friend; they’re also pawsome politicians, too. If you think politics is a bunch of ruff stuff and that politicians have all bark and no bite, you’ll be in good company in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. Because the mayor of this tiny town is Wilbur, an adorable little French Bulldog that’s the fifth in a line of celebrated canines to hold this esteemed position. How did Rabbit Hash become known as the Kentucky town with a dog mayor? Well, it’s a doggone good story…
Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, is a tiny little town with a very, very proud history and identity.
Before Brynn, the mayor was Lucy Lou, a spirited and beloved border collie who broke the glass ceiling of the old Rabbit Rash General Store, becoming the town's first female mutt mayor.
Well, in the late 1990s, Don Claire, a tireless champion of the community, suggested that it would be a great idea to elect some type of animal -- not necessarily a canine -- as mayor of the tiny town, as a fundraising event for the historical society. And he was right.
Since 1998, the election has been the biggest fundraiser for the Rabbit Hash Historical Society, the nonprofit that ensures the preservation and upkeep of the historic town.
Lady was appointed Ambassador for Rabbit Hash after the Mayoral election in 2016. She was a staunch supporter of the town online and in person, fulfilling her governmental duties in a dedicated and joyous manner.
And, if you're wondering, yes, Wilbur's favorite drink is obviouslyAle-8-One!
Did you know about this little Kentucky town with a dog mayor? Have you met the prestigious pooch that currently holds the position? This is a fur-bulous tradition that we really think more states ought to adopt.
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