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The town of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky has elected a dog for a mayor since 1998. The first mayor was a dog named Goofy Borneman-Calhoun and the most recent is a French Bulldog named Wilbur Beast. – WTF Fun Facts

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This Town in Kentucky Now Has a New Mayor – a Pit Bull Named Brynneth Pawltro!

Mayor Brynn ran a platform of “peace, love, and understanding.” Hey, we can get behind that!

“Brynn has declared to be peaceful with any human or animal that comes through Rabbit Hash, especially the cats. Brynn does like to chase the cats around here, but has pledged to refrain from it as much as possible,” Brynn’s guardian, Jordie Bamforth, told Huffington Post.

Rabbit Hash residents are quite happy with their new mayor, saying that Brynn is very friendly, outgoing and loves to give out kisses.

Because Rabbit Hash is such a small town, there is no need for a real mayor (don’t tell Brynn that). Instead, the town’s elections are more of a fundraiser. One vote costs $1 with residents being able to vote as many times as they like. The money they raise goes to a cause in the community, with this past election raising nearly $9,000, and the money going toward restoring the town’s general store that burned down from a fire.

Not only is it adorable that Rabbit Hash has a dog for a mayor, we hope this action will help dispel some of the myths about Pit Bulls. Sadly, Pit Bulls have a euthanasia rate of 93 percent in shelters, due to unfair stereotypes against them. Although they are just as capable of being great companions as any other dog, many think they are innately aggressive because they are commonly abused as fighting dogs.

Years ago, Pit Bulls were even considered “Nanny dogs” because of their loyalty and gentleness toward their guardians. They were also once an American favorite, earning the title “America’s dog.” Brynn is certainly Rabbit Hash’s favorite!

NOTE: see original, complete story on onegreenplanet.org