The small town of Idyllwild, California has a unique tradition of electing a furry friend as their mayor, with the current mayor being a purebred golden retriever named Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller III, also known as Mayor Max. The animal election raised over $31,000 for animal rescue and has brought more community engagement and business to the town. Mayor Max has become popular on social media with thousands of followers, and his presence in Idyllwild continues to create interest and fascination.