Concession

Although it pains us to say it, Xena was not crowned Homecoming Queen, losing in the end to Lola. However, her running mate Rocco Charles Velociraptor has become King, which surely is the reason why Xena got a sweet admission into the Royal Court. (We're confident Rocco will give her an important role... perhaps Secretary of Steak?)

Thank you to everyone who voted for her. All in all, about $4,700 were raised to help the shelter just from the King/Queen contest.

But wait... there's more!

Xena, in her first public performance of all time, attempted an advanced version of her famed "hold a treat on your nose" trick -- a trick so advanced, she had never even attempted it before. With an audience of dozens watching eagerly, holding their breath in anticipation, Xena remained cool as an arctic surpy as she balanced one, then two, then three... then FOUR potato chips on her nose, simultaneously.

Never before had she gone beyond just a single treat on the nose.

And the crowd went WILD. Ok... mostly it might have been Ronda, but it was still awesome and the judges were impressed. They awarded Xena with Best Dog Trick!

Of course... now we'll never hear the end of it.

That's all for the Xena campaign. Thanks again for all of your help and donations!

Peace, love and beware teh Kitten Mafia.

Absentee Ballot?

Thanks to Ronda and Will for a last minute absentee ballot. We're not sure if we'll be able to get it in the official tally, but we're grateful for all of your support!

Voting Has Ended

Voting has ended. Now we just have to await the results. Fortunately, if there's a dispute, Xena knows some kittens with connections at the Supreme Shelter Court. Also, we've already got our lawyers working on a recount request and a dispute against the objectivity of election officials (we have it on good authority that they're taking money from candidates!).

Stay tuned!

Thanks!

Gracious thanks to Katie H., Stacie B. and Marilou O. They were our final voters! Thanks so much for all of the members of the Xena Gravy Train. We love you all!

Platinum Gravy Train Membership

Thanks to Jennie H. for making a whole new sponsor level with her massive votage! Our Platinum Gravy Train Membership Level comes complete with pictures of you with the candidate (Photoshopped) and three political favors (not valid with other coupons).

Overzealous Supporters Make A Good Point

A bit more heavy-handed than Xena would like, but they make a compelling point. Time is running out.

More Thank Yous

Xena extends her gratitude to Sahar and Deb. F. for their generous contributions. Thanks to your donations, we're doing well. Xena is still a ways behind last year's Queen, but we're in the running.

Transcript of 6.22.2009 speech

Love thy pet.

It was a creed written into the adoption papers that declared the destiny of a hundred thousand animals.

Love thy pet.

It was whispered by schnauzers and domestic short-hairs as they blazed a trail to adoption.

Love thy pet.

It was sung by Labradors as they swam out from distant shores and poodles whose hair tangled in the unforgiving wilderness.

Love thy pet.

It was the call of collies who organized; cats who reached for yarn; a pit bull who chased the tennis balls on a Sunday afternoon; and an old mutt who took us on a long walk and pulled the whole way to the ice cream stand.

Love thy pet with tender impunity.

Love thy pet for companionship and loyalty.

Love thy pet to shelter the homeless.

Love thy pet to end cruelty.

Love thy pet.

We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no matter how many shoes are destroyed, no matter how many carpets are stained, nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of hands caring for pets.

We have been told we cannot do this by yelping cynics. They will only grow louder and more dissonant. We've been asked to pause for a reality check. We've been encouraged to stop; warned that we cannot save them all.

But in the story that is pet adoption, we can save some.

Now the fate of the litter of kittens who were found half-starved in a crumbling alleyway are the same as the dreams of the puppy abused and abandoned on the side of a highway; we will remember that there is something we can do; that we are not as divided as breeds suggest; that we work toward love; that we strive to make humanity humane; and together, we will improve at least these lives with a mantra whose realization will shake the hearts of our nation from coast to coast; from sea to shining sea.

Love. Thy. Pet.

Xena Endorses Rocco

Press Release
For Immediate Release

Press Contact: Xena
Xena4Queen@gmail.com

Xena Endorses Rocco for King

Columbia, Mo. June 16, 2009 - Today Homecoming Queen candidate Xena has officially endorsed Candidate Rocco Charles Velociraptor for Homecoming King. At the same time, she used the opportunity to dismiss suggestions that the position of Homecoming King is largely ceremonial, with no real power compared to Homecoming Queen.

"While Rocco has recently taken a beating in the media, I'm confident that it in no way reflects on his abilities to fulfill the duties of Homecoming King. I know Rocco to be noble, caring and a dedicated advocate of homeless pets everywhere. It will take more than a few photos of youthful indiscretions or inflammatory headlines to sway my support," Xena said.

She privately added that her support can, however, be bought.

About Xena
Xena is currently in the running for Hound Dog Homecoming Queen to support the animal shelter where she was originally adopted. She needs your help! Every dollar is a vote! We only have until June 26th, so we haven't got much time. The official Xena Campaign Web site is www.xena4queen.blogspot.com.

Thank You!

Thank you to Rosie and Kirsten for your support. Xena extends her gratitude.

Doing the Math

Welcome to Disenfranchised Supporters of Candidates Not in This Race

Dastardly Swiftboat Kittens!

Our condolences go out to Rocco as he faces yet another biased and baseless ad from the Swiftboat Kittens. (Click image for bigness.)

Treats We Can Believe In

Thank You!

A new thank you to Sharon S. and crew.
An omission from a previous thank you:

• Ninja

You're all wonderful! Xena has cleared the $100 milestone. We caught her doing a private happy dance at the news, which involved head bobbing, fancy footwork and some major wagging of the tail. (She declined to perform this impromptu dance on camera.)

A Vision for the Future

Xena stands firm against malicious ads

Press Release | Official Statement
For Immediate Release

Press Contact: Xena
Xena4Queen@gmail.com

Official statement from the Xena Campaign

Columbia, Mo. June 10, 2009 - This morning we learned that individuals within the campaign of Candidate Rocco Charles Velociraptor have accused Candidate Xena of not supporting rescue animals. We believe these accusations are in relation to an advertisement released by the Swiftboat Kittens for Truth bearing the line "Would you elect an official who has spent time in the pen?" Further, Mr. Velociraptor's campaign has implied more than once that Candidate Xena is somehow responsible for the unflattering exposure he has recently received.

These allegations are simply untrue.

First, Xena wholeheartedly supports rescue animals.

Xena fosters pets herself, bringing both dogs and cats into her home. She does this not just because it helps the community, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because she herself is one. In fact, unlike any of her opponents, at the tender age of one, she had already spent two terms in the shelter. Compared to her opponents, she is quite literally twice the rescue dog.

Secondly, Xena in no way supports these vicious anti-Rocco ads.

Xena has vehemently and publicly decried that advertisement. She has said it is "a repugnant example of the underhanded and despicable campaign techniques that I will put an end to as Homecoming Queen." She has also described them as "some of the worst examples of PhotoShop I've ever seen. Either that, or Rocco can fly."

About Xena
Xena is currently in the running for Hound Dog Homecoming Queen to support the animal shelter where she was originally adopted. She needs your help! Every dollar is a vote! We only have until June 26th, so we haven't got much time. The official Xena Campaign Web site is www.xena4queen.blogspot.com.

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Thank You!

Xena would like to thank the following contributors:

• Christi L.
  
• JoBeth L.
  
• Beth L.
  
• Dan S.
  
• Katie H.

Dependable. Reliable. Will Wag for Votes.

Scandals Haunt Rocco Campaign

Embarrassing images continue to surface around the Rocco in these latest ads. The Xena Campaign is certain that there is a perfectly logical explanation.

Kitten Loved. Cat Approved.

Xena regrets the existence of these pictures

Xena officially does not endorse these scandalous images, although she herself has never been photographed with dictators.

Xena does not endorse this message

Recently some rather unflattering campaign ads have appeared directed towards a co-runner in Xena's election for homecoming, much to our dismay. Here at Campaign Xena, we're not sure exactly who is behind these ads, which can only be described as mean-spirited.

Xena does not support these accusations (though we have only conjecture as to their veracity). But we thought we might spread them... er... show them to you anyway.



Xena, however, is a confirmed kitten advocate. She has a very strong Pro-Kitten platform and a long history of supporting feline legislative needs.

Xena needs your support!

Xena is currently in the running for Homecoming Queen to support the animal shelter that she was originally adopted from.

But there's a problem: Big Tobacco pulled their support at the last minute! She tried Big Oil, but they snubbed her. One by one, all of the special interest groups are turning their back on her until only one remained: The Internet.

She needs your help! Every dollar is a vote! We only have until June 26th, so we haven't got much time.