New Mayor of Enfield Dog Park Elected At Puppy Pride Fun Day

ENFIELD, CT — The newly-elected mayor of the Enfield Dog Park was literally drooling upon the announcement of the election results. That reaction was likely due to the fact that the latest electee is a large, lovable Saint Bernard, complete with Alpine brandy keg.

Nell, owned by Jennafer and Rich Fregeau, collected the most money in her jar to top the five candidates in the annual fundraising election, conducted during the 12th Puppy Pride Fun Day event Saturday at the Thompsonville Moose Club.

Freddie, owned by Roberta and George McLean, placed second to earn the designation of deputy mayor. The five mayoral candidates raised more than $2,900 to aid the nonprofit park, which is run strictly by volunteers.

Puppy Pride featured more than 20 vendors, five rescue organizations, a demonstration by Department of Correction canine officer Jamie Rainville and her German shepherd Kai, and various contests including Musical Sit 'n Stay, Best Kisser, cutest puppy and adult dog, and a hot dog eating competition.

(New Deputy Mayor Freddie. Photo courtesy of Enfield Dog Park)