{"id":396077,"date":"2026-07-12T23:49:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/396077\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T23:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:49:06","slug":"donut-holes-drool-rags-and-wet-dog-zoomies-q-a-with-sir-winston-coronados-animal-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/396077\/","title":{"rendered":"Donut holes, drool rags and wet dog zoomies: Q & A with Sir Winston, Coronado’s Animal Mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Sir Winston working hard on the campaign trail.<\/p>\n

Unless you\u2019ve been living under a rock, you probably heard about the race for Coronado Animal Mayor. And if you knew about the race, you probably heard about it\u2019s winning candidate: Sir Winston<\/a>, a 225-pound mastiff. He\u2019s pretty hard to miss!<\/p>\n

The race \u2014 which was essentially a PAWS of Coronado<\/a> fundraiser \u2014 was so successful, it earned a whopping $45,000 for the animal shelter. Coronado Times caught up with Mayor Elect Winston to see how he\u2019s handling his newfound celeb status\u2026and, on a more serious note (ahem) to tackle rumors of ethics violations.<\/p>\n

Coronado Times: What inspired you to run for Animal Mayor?<\/p>\n

Sir Winston: I\u2019ve always been something of a showstopper around Coronado. Whether it\u2019s neighbors saying hello or visitors stopping to take my picture, my humans thought my 225 pounds of love, and yes, the drool, too, could help shine a light on the amazing work PAWS of Coronado does for animals in need. Turns out they were right!<\/p>\n

Coronado Times: According to PAWS, your term runs for two years. What are your responsibilities as Animal Mayor?<\/p>\n

Sir Winston: My job is pretty simple: be a good ambassador for Coronado, support the wonderful work PAWS does, and remind everyone that a little kindness goes a long way. I\u2019ll be making appearances around town, meeting lots of new friends, and representing
animals with plenty of tail wags and good manners. The drool? That\u2019s just a little something extra I\u2019m bringing to the office.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sir Winston is a 225-pound mastiff who goes through several drool rags a day.<\/p>\n

Coronado Times:\u00a0What was your favorite part of the election process? What was the most
challenging?<\/p>\n

Sir Winston: My favorite part was meeting so many wonderful people (and their pets!) around Coronado. Every event was a chance to make new friends, collect a few ear scratches, and help support the amazing work PAWS does.<\/p>\n

The most challenging part? Sitting in the golf cart for the entire parade. I hopped out for
a minute to say hello to a few people along the route, stretch my legs, and then climbed
right back in. A 225-pound mastiff can only sit still for so long!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sir Winston road in a golf cart with PAWS of Coronado for the Fourth of July Parade.<\/p>\n

Coronado Times: According to PAWS, you and the other candidates earned $45,000 for rescue animals at PAWS. How does this feel?<\/p>\n

Sir Winston: Honestly, I\u2019m still trying to wrap my big head around it. Raising $45,000 for rescue animals is incredible, and I\u2019m humbled to have been a small part of something so
special. I\u2019m so proud of all of the candidates, their families, and everyone who donated.
Together, we showed what this community can accomplish when it comes together for a
great cause. Now that\u2019s a total worth drooling over!<\/p>\n

Coronado Times: Your campaign slogan is simple: All drool and no drama. Do you think you can deliver on this promise? What drama are you hoping to avoid?<\/p>\n

Sir Winston:\u00a0 Absolutely! \u201cAll Drool. No Drama\u201d wasn\u2019t just a campaign slogan \u2014 it pretty much sums up my reality. The drool part is non-negotiable. I\u2019d much rather greet someone with a wagging tail than a growl, and I haven\u2019t met a stranger yet\u2026just a friend I haven\u2019t
drooled on.<\/p>\n

As for the drama? I\u2019m all about PAWSitivity, not PAWlitics. Let\u2019s leave the drama to
the human politicians. I\u2019d rather spend my time making friends, supporting PAWS, and
spreading a little joy\u2026and drool\u2026wherever I go.<\/p>\n

Coronado Times: Speaking of drool, how many drool rags do your handlers go through a day?<\/p>\n

Sir Winston: Now, Christine, you know that\u2019s a sensitive and very personal question. One that isn\u2019t easy to answer. At this point, they\u2019re less of an accessory and more of a necessity. I\u2019ve trained my humans well. They know to keep one in every pocket and a few more close by. Let\u2019s just say my campaign slogan wasn\u2019t just clever marketing.<\/p>\n

Coronado Times: At 225 pounds, you must eat a lot! What is your favorite food? What foods do you try to avoid?<\/p>\n

Sir Winston: You\u2019d think a 225-pound mastiff would eat just about anything, but I actually have a pretty sensitive stomach. My favorite treats are donut holes from Clayton\u2019s and the
occasional pup cup from Cold Stone. Those are always worth being on my best
behavior for. As for foods I avoid? Anything my humans say will upset my stomach. I\u2019ve learned they\u2019re usually right, even if I don\u2019t always agree.<\/p>\n

Coronado Times: Baths, yes or no?<\/p>\n

Sir Winston:\u00a0A thousand times yes! The second I see a towel, I start jumping in circles\u2026even if it isn\u2019t for me. My baths happen right in the front yard, and they\u2019re one of my favorite things in the world.<\/p>\n

Then come the zoomies. Imagine 225 pounds of happy mastiff racing through the house
with slippery wet paws. The whole house shakes, and my humans just stand back and
hope the furniture, and anything sitting on the tables or counters, survives. I call it
celebrating.<\/p>\n

Coronado Times: What does \u201cgood boy\u201d mean to you?<\/p>\n

Sir Winston: To me, being a good boy means being kind, making new friends, and making people smile wherever I go. If someone leaves a little happier because we met, then I\u2019ve done my job. The treats are just a bonus.<\/p>\n

Coronado Times: Speaking of treats, there are allegations that you accepted treats in exchange for political favors. Please confirm or deny.<\/p>\n

Sir Winston: I can neither confirm nor deny that donut holes, pup cups, and the occasional biscuit may have crossed my path during the campaign. What I can confirm is that every tail wag, sloppy kiss, and heartfelt \u201cgood boy\u201d was given freely and without expectation. As for the treats? I accepted them as tokens of friendship, not political favors. Besides, I\u2019ve never met a treat I couldn\u2019t thank with a wagging tail.<\/p>\n

Coronado Times:\u00a0It is hot out. How are you keeping cool?<\/p>\n

Sir Winston:\u00a0 My family makes sure I stay cool with plenty of fresh water, air conditioning, and walks during the cooler parts of the day. But I\u2019m one of the lucky ones. As Animal Mayor, I\u2019d like to remind everyone that our furry friends count on us to keep
them safe. Please don\u2019t leave pets in parked cars, even for a few minutes, and
remember that hot pavement can burn our paws. With the warmer days ahead, a little
extra care goes a long way in keeping all of us happy, healthy, and ready for our next
adventure.<\/p>\n

Coronado Times:\u00a0 Is it true that the City of Coronado Mayor is cooking up an official Sir
Winston Day? Tell us more!<\/p>\n

Sir Winston: That\u2019s news to me! I haven\u2019t heard anything about an official Sir Winston Day, but I\u2019m certainly flattered that anyone would even think of such a thing.
For now, I\u2019m just honored to serve as Coronado\u2019s Animal Mayor. If the Mayor has
something up his sleeve, I guess I\u2019ll just have to wait for the official invitation.
Until then, I\u2019ll keep doing what I was elected to do, supporting PAWS, making new
friends, wagging my tail, and, every now and then, leaving a little drool behind.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Christine Van Tuyl is on the Board of Directors of PAWS of Coronado.<\/p>\n

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