Koshka, one of the candidates for Pet President, sat with her owner outside the cafeteria on Wednesday and Thursday. Her name is the Russian word for "cat." Photo by Mia Henrich
While giving the candidate a treat, Bun Bun's owner explains that her mother used to use Bun Bun's droppings as fertilizer, which makes her a candidate that is aware and excited about eco-friendliness. Photo by Mia Henrich
Bun Bun, one of two rabbits running for Pet President, met Triton Publications staff at the Kappa Courtyard. Photo by Mia Henrich
Koshka's owner, junior Damien Dowling, explains that Koshka has "nine years of cat experience under her belt," making her a qualified candidate. Koshka enjoys the outdoors, sunbathing, and cheese. "Vote for a girl's girl," says Dowling. "She'll get it done." Photo by Mia Henrich
Eckerd students will elect their very first pet president on Friday, and results will be announced at the ECOS town hall Feb. 23 in Fox Hall at 6:30 p.m.