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2021 Mooresville 'Dog Mayor' Contest: How To Enter
Does your pooch have what it takes to be Mooresville Dog Mayor? Here's how to enter this new contest celebrating the towns new dog park.
MOORESVILLE, NC — Mooresville will soon have a new mayor — one who will need an occasional walk and probably appreciate a good scratch behind the ear and a treat or two.
In celebration of the town's new Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park that opens June 5, the Mooresville Youth Council is sponsoring a "Dog Mayor" contest.
The new dog park is located at 247 Cornelius Road in Mooresville, and honors the memory of Mooresville Police Department K-9 officer Jordan Sheldon, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in May 2019.
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“The Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park will provide a well-deserved and lasting legacy for Officer Sheldon,” Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins said in a statement. “I believe the Mooresville Youth Council’s ‘Dog Mayor’ contest is an exciting way to get our residents geared up for the grand opening and ready to not only celebrate Officer Sheldon’s life and service to our Town, but also to enjoy our newest place to make wonderful memories with their families and pets.”
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The 2021 Mooresville "Dog Mayor" contest will be conducted on the Mooresville Youth Council's Instagram account.
How To Enter
Contestants can enter for their dog’s chance to win by completing three steps, contest organizers said.
- Potential participants should first visit Instagram and follow @themooresvilleyouthcouncil
- Share the Youth Council’s “2021 Dog Mayor Contest is Open” post, tagging the Council.
- Send a direct message to the Youth Council with a picture of your dog. The dog with the most Instagram “likes” wins.
The Dog Mayor contest will be open until May 31. The winner will be announced at noon on June 5, during the grand opening celebration at Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park.
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