Meet the five dogs running to become the Seaport’s first-ever dog mayor in Boston

“From running free at Sea Green Dog Park to sniffing out the best treats at Polkadog Bakery, dogs are woven into the fabric of Seaport life—and now it’s time to give them a voice (or, at least, a woof),” the neighborhood said in a statement.

Nominated from a pool of 175 dogs, five pooches are in the final running for the election, their website says. Voters can head to the polls from Oct. 15 to Oct. 30 to vote for the most fetching candidate — Lady, Macie, Rhubarb, Aspen or Bennett.

The winner will be announced on Nov. 1. and the elected furry friend will be inaugurated at the “InDOGuration” in March 2025 where they will reveal the dog mayor’s official portrait and the ceremonial mayor’s house “Barksworth Manor,” their website says.

The elected dog mayor will be gifted a variety of prizes, including complimentary animal shampoo every 12 weeks throughout their term, two free doggie dessert cups from Ben & Jerry’s per month and complimentary “pooch-ini” treats from Shake Shack, according to their website.

Leading up to the “Pooch Primaries,” locals can meet the candidates at meet and greets outside of Polkadog Seaport on the boardwalk, according to a statement. Guests stopped by to meet Lady and Macie on Oct. 8, and Rhubarb, Aspen and Bennett will be campaigning in store on Oct. 11.

Meet Lady

Lady, 18 months and born and raised in Seaport, “knows the community inside and out,” her profile says. The golden doodle is a “little shy when meeting new people but warms up quickly” and enjoys having fun with her friends at the Sea Green Dog Run.

She’s a proud Pisces, has the local doggo scene covered and is “dedicated to making sure every dog and human in Seaport has the same pawsitive experience she’s had,” her profile says.

Meet Macie

Macie, a 1-year-old golden retriever, is “all about spreading happiness and joy wherever she goes,” her profile says. The “golden girl” loves exploring Seaport, running on the beach and splashing in the ocean.

One of Macie’s “cutest quirks” is that she loves to carry her own leash in her mouth and “talk” to people she meets, her profile shares. She is “goofy, playful, and brings sunshine wherever she goes,” which makes her the “perfect candidate to be the dog mayor,” her profile says.

Meet Rhubarb

Rhubarb, known by friends and family as “Rhu,” is a 2-year-old maltipoo that’s tiny but mighty with a “fearless spirit,” “goofy charm” and “Big Dog Energy,” her profile says. She has a signature “party paws” dance she does when she’s excited and a toothy smile that “lights up the room.”

Rhu is “ready to lead Seaport’s pups into a bright future” and knows how to “turn a tail-wagging underdog story into a victory lap,” her profile says.

Meet Aspen

Aspen, affectionately referred to as “Clifford,” hails all the way from Salt Lake City, his profile says. The 5-year-old doodle’s favorite hangouts include Fan Pier Park and Martin’s Park where he “greets his fellow Seaportians with his signature tail wag.”

The neighborhood’s “unofficial ambassador of joy” believes that “spreading kindness is the key to happiness” and wants everyone to do one nice thing for a neighbor every day,” his profile says.

Meet Bennett

Bennett, 9 months old and a Polkadog ambassador, is the “ultimate charmer,” “affectionate,” “fun loving” and a “social butterfly,” his profile says. He is a huge sports fan, especially for tennis, golf and basketball.

While he claims the title of “Couch Potato King,” he also loves outdoor adventures including a stroll around the Harborwalk and playtime at Sea Green Park, his profile says.

Sabrina Lam can be reached at sabrina.lam@globe.com.