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Ronnie the Cat - Concord's first feline mayor

Sure, canine mayors are old hat at this point - but a feline mayor? (Record scratch!) It's true! Ronnie the Cat was elected as the first feline mayor of Concord, and we've got the scoop on this story, too.You are a native of Florida. Have you found Concord to be more or less feline-friendly?I am a native of… 0

October 2, 2012
le petit papillon

Merlin is ready to rule the city with an iron paw

You know that weird feeling you've been feeling around Concord recently? The one that feels like a sea change of epic proportions has taken place, but you just can't put your finger on it? Well, it probably stems from the changing of the guard in the canine mayor's office. Victoria and Nelson are out and… 0

October 2, 2012

Animals take their humans for a walk

Though it's nestled off the beaten path in a sleepy corner of Penacook, the Concord-Merrimack County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is hardly a quiet place, what with the daily soundtrack of dog barks and cat meows and the bustle of other assorted critters.(Never mind the high-octave baby-speak… 0

September 4, 2012
co-canine mayor of concord

We check in with Victoria halfway through her term

The race for the White House may be heating up, but the race for the dog house was settled months ago. We brought you the first interview with Concord's co-canine mayors back in November. Now we're six months into the canine mayoral term, and we're checking in with one of those canine mayors, Victoria the… 0

May 1, 2012

What has 8 legs and runs Concord?

The last Concord Arts Market Pet Day was the site of a special event - the election of the canine mayor of Concord. The event, which raised several hundred bones for local animal shelters, saw almost 20 dogs enter in a quest for canine supremacy. In the end, basset hound Victoria and Great Dane Nelson received the… 0

November 1, 2011

Elect the canine mayor of Concord

The Concord Arts Market will celebrate Pet Day 2011 on Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bicentennial Square. The weekly, juried outdoor market will add oodles of pet-themed vendors to its ranks that day, and this year will feature the first "Canine Mayor of Concord" election.Enter your dog, and your entry… 0

October 18, 2011

Check out these exotic pet packgoats

Recently, we put out a call for exotic pets, and the response has been great. Reader Jessica Abbate sent us in some picture of her cool pets. Jessica writes:I have a whole herd of interesting pets. I own packgoats. What is a packgoat, you ask? Basically a packgoat is a dairy-type goat that is trained to wear a saddle… 0

October 11, 2011

Bats are his business

The bat is one of the world's most iconic creatures. From Commissioner Gordon shining the Bat-Signal above Gotham City to Dracula pulling his cape over his fanged face and transformed into a flying furry, bats are a big part of our popular culture. But when it comes to dealing with the flying mammals face to face,… 0

April 5, 2011

How much is that doggie in the window?

Take a walk by Time 4 Change Embroidery and you might catch the president and CEO cuddled up together sleeping in the display window. Maybe you'll even catch the president licking the CEO clean! This might be unprofessional or even grounds for a lawsuit at most businesses, but at Time 4 Change it's par for… 0

March 1, 2011

Forget Snuggies; this season, it's all about puggies

This time of year, it's good to be as snug as a pug in a rug. Chelsea, Winston and China know what we're talking about. The trio of pugs belong to Concord resident Robyn Guarino, an attorney by day, doggie coat seamstress by night. About two years ago, Robyn became frustrated by the dog outerwear she found in stores. It was either too cheaply made or didn't quite fit her pups… 0

September 21, 2010