PETA asks UGA to drop live mascot. get a robotic UGA..

[FalconSmitty]

they just never quit. I have never known a member of peta.. have you?

PETA asks UGA to drop live mascot - News - Ledger-Enquirer.com

PETA asks UGA to drop live mascot
BY ANDREA HERNANDEZ - [email protected]
An animal rights organization says the use of a live bulldog mascot contributes to the breed’s health problems and wants the University of Georgia to consider an alternative.
PETA suggests Georgia could use a robot dog or a costumed mascot instead of the white English bulldogs that have represented the school at football games since 1956.

Last week, bulldog mascot Uga VII died at the age of 4, apparently of a heart ailment.

Desiree Acholla of PETA says bulldogs are prone to heart problems and other medical issues because of inbreeding.

Acholla made the comments in a letter to university athletic director Damon Evans.

“Bulldogs are especially predisposed to breathing difficulties, hip dysplasia, and, as shown in the Uga lineage, heart disorders,” she wrote. “Like other dogs, bulldogs love to run and play, but their compromised respiratory system causes these playful animals to struggle for breath. Poor ventilation and hot or humid weather can be deadly for a purebred bulldog. This is made even more difficult for a bulldog who must travel frequently.”

Hank Hall, a veterinarian at Northside Animal Hospital in Columbus, said bulldogs have more health problems than most other dog breeds. But, he said, live animals that are team mascots typically receive top-notch care — including regular vaccines, grooming, nutrition and exercise. They are also well-socialized.

“These dogs get the ultimate, wonderful care,” Hall said. “If you’re an animal, you want to make it to the mascot level... These guys all enjoy a terrific lifestyle.”

The Athens Banner-Herald reports that an assistant to Evans replied that PETA’s letter makes good points that deserve consideration, but promised no specific action.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

[FalconSmitty]

Desiree Acholla of PETA says bulldogs are prone to heart problems and other medical issues because of inbreeding.


This is also a problem with UGA fans...:D i couldn't resist

[dedawg1149]

leave the dog alone he is probably better tooken care of than most dogs

[jroz]

These people just will not stop will they

[creekslick]

The animal mascots are taken care better that most of us fishermen.:D

[klight1122]

[QUOTE=FalconSmitty;947993]they just never quit. I have never known a member of peta.. have you?

I guess I might be a member of PETA.........People Eating Tasty Animals.......:D:D:D. Sorry couldn't resist, it is just there ideas are so far fetched (no pun intended) that to hear them tell it all we as humans do is mistreat dogs. I call BULL**** on GA and the Bulldog! Of course this is my personal opinon!

Klight1122

[ykkapslabhunter]

I'm sure Georgia Tech could hook them up with a nice Robo puppy...:D

[dedawg1149]

i have seen Georgia mascot at several games, he always have a dog house,fan, water food,a cart to move him and more people to take care of him them i ever had i guess if that is being abuse i want to be abused please

[minnowsoaker]

That dog lives a life style most of us only dream about.

[The Shootist]

Sounds like there might be a little inbreeding in the PETA camp itself.