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.