Decision 2012: 10 Most Random Indie Party Candidates...so far

03/29/2012

Could a wee preying mantis be America's favorite pet? How about a crusty sandcrab or guinea pig sporting a jaunty chapeau? These candidates are but a few examples of the the pet candidate diversity defining this year’s contest to elect America’s favorite pet, better known as Animal Planet's Decision 2012, Animal Planet's all-important race that will determine once and for all who and what is America's favorite pet!

[Related: Decision 2012 - How it Works]

Decision 2012 is open to all breeds and creeds and our most recent check of the leaderboard did not disappoint in the candidate diversity department! Check out our top ten most random candidates running for the "Other" or Independent ticket in Decision 2012! 

Top 10 Most Random Candidates Running For Decision 2012...thus far!

1) Shy Leia the Hedgehog -She gets a bit prickly when you ask her to discuss the issues.

2) Nala the Bathing Bunny - Gotta hand it to her for submitting a shot of herself in the tub for her political candidacy. Bold.

 

3) BunBun the itty bitty rodent - Just 'BunBun' (No breed or creed was provided.) Is he a Gerbil? Dwarf hamster? 

 

4)  Drake the Leatherback Bearded Dragon - Ironic beards are really hot right now, so he has a chance.

5) Lacy the sand crab - She also gets crabby when you ask her about the issues. Here she is photographed in front of her oceanfront beach house.

 

6) Cookie The Guinea Pig - Nice touch with the jaunty chapeau.

 

7) Eve the British Green Praying Mantis - Perhaps she has a lock on the religious right?

 

8) Blink the Tree Frog - He can help you lower your auto insurance.

9)  Luca the cricket.

10) Jane Doe the crafty caterpillar.

 Is your pet deserving of the title of America's favorite pet? Now is your chance to weigh in and submit your candidates and votes for America's favorite pet. Dogs, cats, fish, gerbils, otters, horses, rabbits, birds, ferrets, pigs... critters of all walks, breeds and creeds are welcomed to submit their candidacy!

[Related: Why Dogs Rock and Cats are 'Meh']

Here's how it works & how to submit your nomination

Right now and throughout the election cycle, we need you to put forth the creature representative(s) who you feel will give their party a winning chance. Upload or embed photos and videos that exemplify what's best (or heartwarmingly worst) about dogs, cats or other domestic occupiers from hamsters to parakeets to goldfish. Visit Decision 2012 now and get your vote on!

 

Comments

[Ada]

Er... you're missing number 8... and number 6 seems to have been replaced by a second number 5...

[Janet Roberts]

I have photographed two different Praying Mantis. I like them. They turn their little heads to be my camera subjects.

[Janet]

Thanks for the note Ada! D'oh! That was embarrassing - issue fixed :)

[dog food]

Hedgehogs are very versatile animals which can be pets for many things. They relieve stress with their appearance and such compassion for this animals are really the best.

[Santos Farrow]

Decision 2012: 10 Most Random Indie Party Candidates...so far

[Zola Chavarria]

Animal Planet's all-important race that will determine once and for all who and what is America's favorite pet!

[AdrianeDewey]

. you're missing number 8... and number 6 seems to have been replaced by a second number 5...

[Wynona]

Animal Planet's all-important race that will determine once and for all who and what is America's favorite pet!

[Linseyass]

Could a wee preying mantis be America's favorite pet? How about a crusty sandcrab or guinea pig sporting a jaunty chapeau?