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In the wake of the untimely death of the University of Georgia’s (UGA) bulldog mascot, Uga VII, PETA has asked the school’s athletic director, Damon M. Evans, to replace the mascot with an animatronic dog–or to rely solely on a costumed mascot–instead of using another real bulldog. Bulldogs are prone to breathing difficulties, hip dysplasia, heart disorders, and other congenital ailments, and acquiring a dog from a breeder perpetuates the animal overpopulation crisis while causing another dog waiting in an animal shelter to be condemned to death.
Notwithstanding the health comments, PETA’s meddling with UGA and their mascot is ridiculous. The line of Uga’s are owned and raised by the Seiler family. Loaning a family pet to represent the University of Georgia isn’t contributing to animal overpopulation.
Obviously, they didn’t do much research on UGA. We already have Hairy Dawg, a costumed mascot. And if they would have dug deeper, they would realize that only Georgia Tech would use a robot as a mascot. Really!
Leave UGA alone, PETA. Find something better to do with your time. May I suggest a 24 oz. bone-in ribeye at McKendricks in Atlanta? It’s delightful!
Related Links
- Uga VII (2005-2009) Passes Away – Sicemdawgs.com
- Murder, Death, Kill: PETA’s Motto – We Are Just Like You
View Comments (9)
Does anyone take PETA seriously?
Some people do, most don't. They sure are fanatical though.
PETA is FOS. But they do have a point about poor dog breeding. I love bulldogs, but they should be bred a bit taller and a bit less thick to make a healthier breed. A taller, leaner UGA would still be a great mascot.
PETA---People Eating Tasty Animals
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Next they will want Auburn to fly a robotic Eagle around the stadium prior to the games...PETA is crazy.
That would be awesome! We could have a robot war before every game.
UGA GOD REST YOU SOUL!!!!!!
PETA SHOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hate PETA this is one of the dumbest things they've done in a while. I wish Obama would do away with them they never do anything good and this is a great example of how stupid they are.