Aurora mayoral candidate Mike Coffman adopts rescue puppy
A 6-month-old rescue puppy found her forever home with Aurora Mayoral candidate Mike Coffman this week.
Coffman adopted the fluffy addition to his family seven years after his beloved golden retriever, Buckley, passed away from cancer in 2012. Buckley began accompanying Coffman to the Capitol as a puppy and was known as the mascot of the state treasurer’s office.
The former congressman tweeted photos of his new puppy Wednesday with the hashtag #AuroraLovesItsPets.
He adopted the dog from Pawsitive Restorations Animal Rescue, which posted its appreciation on Facebook.
“We are thrilled that our little Mazu went home today with a guy who (like all of our adopters), really L?VES dogs, wants to make a difference for a rescue dog, advocates for dogs, and is openly opposed to breed specific legislation,” the organization wrote in a post Tuesday.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mike Coffman into our rescue family! We know if Mike wins for mayor of Aurora in this election, we will have a true advocate on our side!”
Some users commented on the post, jokingly or otherwise, that the adoption may sway them to vote for Coffman.
The former U.S. representative for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District entered the Aurora mayoral race after he was unseated by Democrat Jason Crow last year.
Aurora’s election will be held Nov. 5.
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