Mascot - ape with an m4 sbr and (grenade launcher slung underneath of course) wearing a don't mess with Texas shirt and wearing the flag like a cape. Maybe some costa del mars and a game guard camo cap.
Substitute a gorilla if you want and I'm still ok with it. Just not a dog or bear - they don't have the dexterity in their hands to handle such a weapon and that's stupid.
If the mascot is a wiener dog, chihuahua, any poodle or toy/woman dog or a cat I'm pissed. No armadillos either because they're always hit by cars or you can chase them down and kick them to death.