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Meet the dogs of the Colorado Capitol. Like, literal dogs.
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Approved, State, The Colorado Sun

Meet the dogs of the Colorado Capitol. Like, literal dogs.

ByJesse Paul, Andrea Kramar and Carly Rose | The Colorado Sun The state Capitol often feels like a dog-eat-dog pressure cooker. But it can also be a dog-meet-dog paradise. In true Colorado fashion, some lawmakers and even Gov. Jared Polis frequently bring their dogs to work at the seat of power in Denver. While the state Capitol isn’t officially a pet-friendly workplace, there’s an unspoken allowance for the dogs belonging to lawmakers and staff — so long as the four-legged friends don’t disrupt daily proceedings and keep to private offices. The pups provide much-needed relief in times of tension in the legislature. Despite their occasional potty accidents and nipping, they’ve also inspired several bills. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SUN
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Bzdek: Dogs are not people. They’re better than that.
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Approved, Colorado Springs Gazette, Commentary

Bzdek: Dogs are not people. They’re better than that.

By Vince Bzdek | Colorado Springs Gazette Dogs are not people, we must remember, even though we Coloradans often treat them as such with our doggie bars, doggie hotels, and doggie spas. No, dogs are not people. They do not cheat on you, give up on you, ignore you or abandon you during tough times. Their love is pretty much unconditional in my experience, no matter how unlovable their owners sometimes act. Dogs do not have people emotions. No, their emotions are more steadfast and generous than that. Certainly my dog had better social skills than I, always greeting every day, every trail and every person he met like they were the most interesting thing on the planet. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE
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