Animal Mascots

2023 SEC Championship - Georgia v Alabama

Remembering beloved English Bulldog UGA X

Gabriel S. Esparza
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Hello Kitty is not a cat (Yes, we are shocked too!)

University of Georgia’s mascot Uga won’t be traveling to L.A. for the National Championship Game

San Antonio Spurs mascot pretty unpopular, fan poll shows

NORMAN, OK - OCTOBER 27: Mascot of the Oklahoma Sooners performs before a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2012 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Fighting Irish defeated the Sooners 30-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Oklahoma Sooners once had live canine mascot

Wesley Coburn
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KEENESBURG, CO - OCTOBER 20: A rescued timberline wolf howls at The Wild Animal Sanctuary on October 20, 2011 in Keenesburg, Colorado. The non-profit sanctuary is a 720 acre refuge for large carnivores that have been confiscated from illegal or abusive situations and is currently home to over 290 lions, tigers, bears, wolves and other animals. It is the oldest and largest carnivore sanctuary in the United States, having been in operation since 1980. On Tuesday the owner of a private 73 acre animal reserve in Zanesville, Ohio set loose 56 animals, mostly large carnivores, before shooting himself. Of the animals that fled, 49 were hunted down and killed by sheriff’s deputies and other law enforcement officers. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Albany FireWolves introduce mascot Alphie the Alpha Wolf

Wesley Coburn
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A saluki hunting dog looks on at a dog-breeding facility in the village of al-Derbasiyah in Syria's Kurdish-held northeastern Hasakah province near the border with Turkey on October 26, 2020. - Salukis and greyhounds, which have been used for hunting for thousands of years, are among the fastest canines. Al-Derbasiyah is famous for breeding and exporting them to the Gulf, notably to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, where desert dog races are popular. The once lucrative export business, however, was dealt a blow by a nine-year-long conflict and most recently a coronavirus pandemic that has hampered trade and travel. (Photo by Delil SOULEIMAN / AFP) (Photo by DELIL SOULEIMAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arkansas high school canine mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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ANKARA, TURKEY - AUGUST 18: A tiger is seen at "Lion Parkour" in Golbasi district of Ankara, Turkey on August 18, 2021. In addition to lions, the park, which was opened to public last week, is home to the Bengal tiger, desert hare, crocodile, peacock, deer, vervet monkey and snakes. (Photo by Evrim Aydin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Arkansas high school feline mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 6: Mascot War Eagle of the Auburn Tigers flies around the stadium before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 6, 2012 in Auburn, Alabama. The Razorbacks defeated the Tigers 24-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Arkansas high school bird mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR - SEPTEMBER 17: Razorback logo of the Arkansas Razorbacks on the gate where the team enters the field before a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Razorback Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Bobcats 42-3. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Arkansas high school animal mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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Some of Baseball Poodle's adventures traveling around minor league baseball stadiums throughout the Southeast. Photos by BP Dad Phil

Arizona high school canine mascots

Wesley Coburn
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 11: The Arizona Wildcats mascot Wilbur performs during the team's first-round game of the Pac-12 Conference basketball tournament against the Washington Huskies at T-Mobile Arena on March 11, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wildcats defeated the Huskies 77-70. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Arizona high school feline mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 6: Mascot War Eagle of the Auburn Tigers flies around the stadium before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 6, 2012 in Auburn, Alabama. The Razorbacks defeated the Tigers 24-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Arizona high school bird mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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Wild horses are moved onto a semi-truck for their relocation trip from White Sands Missle Range, New Mexico to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota May 27, 1999. In 1994 the herd of 1500 suffered losses of over 120 animals due to starvation and dehydration. The International Society for the protection of mustangs and burros stepped in to help get people from around the United States to adopt the animals. (Photo Joe Raedle)

Arizona high school animal mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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KEENESBURG, CO - OCTOBER 20: A rescued timberline wolf howls at The Wild Animal Sanctuary on October 20, 2011 in Keenesburg, Colorado. The non-profit sanctuary is a 720 acre refuge for large carnivores that have been confiscated from illegal or abusive situations and is currently home to over 290 lions, tigers, bears, wolves and other animals. It is the oldest and largest carnivore sanctuary in the United States, having been in operation since 1980. On Tuesday the owner of a private 73 acre animal reserve in Zanesville, Ohio set loose 56 animals, mostly large carnivores, before shooting himself. Of the animals that fled, 49 were hunted down and killed by sheriff’s deputies and other law enforcement officers. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Alaska high school canine mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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ANTALYA, TURKEY FEBRUARY 11: A lynx is seen at Antalya Zoo in Antalya, Turkey on February 11, 2021. Antalya Zoo is expected to be opened on Feb. 15 for visitors after measures started to be partially reinstated under face mask and social distance rules. (Photo by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Alaska high school feline mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 03: A grizzly bear seen at the Bronx Zoo on February 3, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/Getty Images)

Alaska high school animal mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Hamish the Harris Hawk in the grounds during Day Three of The Championships - Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 30, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by AELTC/Anthony Upton - Pool/Getty Images)

Alaska high school bird mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 15: The Georgetown Hoyas mascot Jack the Bull Dog on the floor before a college basketball game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at the Capital One Arena on December 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Alabama high school canine mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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AUBURN, AL - JANUARY 22: Auburn Tigers mascot Aubie the Tiger pumps up the crowd during the first half of the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Auburn Arena on January 22, 2020 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Alabama high school feline mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 09: Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al waves to fans during the second half against the LSU Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Alabama high school animal mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 6: Mascot War Eagle of the Auburn Tigers flies around the stadium before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 6, 2012 in Auburn, Alabama. The Razorbacks defeated the Tigers 24-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Alabama high school bird mascots: What’s out there?

Wesley Coburn
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Budweiser 2021 Pupweiser can. Image courtesy Budweiser

This Saint Bernard has been named official 2021 holiday Pupweiser of Budweiser

Kimberley Spinney
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KEENESBURG, CO - OCTOBER 20: A rescued timberline wolf howls at The Wild Animal Sanctuary on October 20, 2011 in Keenesburg, Colorado. The non-profit sanctuary is a 720 acre refuge for large carnivores that have been confiscated from illegal or abusive situations and is currently home to over 290 lions, tigers, bears, wolves and other animals. It is the oldest and largest carnivore sanctuary in the United States, having been in operation since 1980. On Tuesday the owner of a private 73 acre animal reserve in Zanesville, Ohio set loose 56 animals, mostly large carnivores, before shooting himself. Of the animals that fled, 49 were hunted down and killed by sheriff’s deputies and other law enforcement officers. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

North Central Michigan College now the Timberwolves

Wesley Coburn
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 8: Forward Ryan Hotaling #20 of the Boston Blazers looks for the open pass during the game against the Philadelphia Wings on January 8, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Boston Blazers defeated the Philadelphia Wings 10-6. (Photo by Dave Evans/Sports Studio Photos/Getty Images)

Albany FireWolves set to join National Lacrosse League

Wesley Coburn
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