Past Winners

The race was tight, the polls unsure, But people yearned for something pure. With wagging tail and heart so wide, A Bernese walked by the campaign’s side. He posed for pics, wore pins with pride, Knocked on doors, trotted far and wide. When votes were in, the headlines read: “The dog has won!”—though not as head. Now curled up near the MP’s seat, His job is done, his nap complete. That Bernese dog? He stole the show— A furry friend we all now know

I'm Göçebe—Turkish for "Nomad"—brought from Turkey by my HuMom who works at the Senate. One day, she came home with a tiny wooden man named Mr. Peters (the Usher of the Black Rod, no less!). I was banned from playing with him—apparently, he's royal-level rare! For one special photo, I posed beside him in my maple leaf tartan bowtie. My new Canadian name? "Protocol." Pretty fitting, eh?

Entering this contest means a lot to my daughter Alice, because, as she tells me, her pet hamster is "her whole world." She desperately wanted a cat, but her brother is allergic to them. Thankfully Hiccup the hamster has won her affection.

Walnut is a great defender of democracy, a seasoned canvasser and a celebrity in his community, thanks to his kindness, acceptance and affection for everyone he meets. He is a staunch supporter of equal rights for all-legged creatures. In addition, he appreciates diverse cuisines and afternoon naps.

Tabasco, an homage to the ubiquitous red sauce, mirrors the fiery spirit she possesses beneath her gentle exterior. Named by a girlfriend who saw fit to christen everything from eggs to macaroni with the spicy condiment, Tabasco herself embodies a warmth and sweetness that endears her to all who cross her path.

My name is Bernard, and my pronouns are They/Them. I’m just another party hopper, looking for a free drink and some canapés at the Met. Find me on the patio.

Seen in his submission photo visiting the Animals in War Memorial in Ottawa, Matteo shares his human’s passion for Law Enforcement, proudly sporting his own tactical harness with his name on the back and a maple leaf beside it! He also sports a maple leaf flag on the front of all three of his tactical harnesses.

Shohei Ohtani is named after the cutest and most talented baseball player in the MLB, objectively speaking. And while this charming 11-month-old Siberian kitten may not be as talented as his namesake (yet), his cuteness is overwhelming to all who meet him. In terms of looks, the extra tufts of fur on his paws and ears get a lot of attention.

You could say Petunia is no ordinary chicken. She is the Regal Queen of her flock. Her calm, yet firm temperament is apparent when she makes her appearance outside her castle. She is a Silkie, named for its atypically fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk and satin, appropriate for Queen Petunia.