Following the death of the University of Georgia's beloved mascot, Uga, PETA has renewed its call for the university to end its live-mascot program. PETA criticizes the use of English Bulldogs, a breed they consider to be unhealthy and breathing-impaired, and argues that the practice is irresponsible. The organization's statement suggests that the university is promoting cruel breeding practices and exploiting animals. This has sparked a backlash from various individuals and outlets, with some accusing PETA of insensitivity towards the mourning Georgia Bulldogs fans and others labeling the organization as intrusive for its stance on live mascots and other animal-related traditions.
PETA Uses RIP Uga Tweet To Demand Georgia To Retire Mascot For Good, Gets Insanely Ratio'd https://t.co/24tmxwso2K https://t.co/MYUFRacT8T
PETA suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil groundhog with giant gold coin: 'Cruel annual gimmick is abusive' https://t.co/IvD3Jg47Xm
Lunatic PETA Is Going After The University Of Georgia For Their Legendary Mascot In The Most Disgusting Way Imaginable https://t.co/1CsR86ynkq
“PETA is calling on the university of Georgia to end its live-mascot program and to stop exploiting these victims of cruel breeding practices before another bulldog suffers and dies on its watch.” https://t.co/u9auUzljxD
A lady from PETA sent me an email because I said they should leave Punxsutawney Phil alone. https://t.co/7F1HpOCk2D
When PETA doesn't attack farmers, anglers, or hunters, they latch onto college mascots and erroneously claim they are mistreated. https://t.co/hxJNlatSqh
PETA again calls for Georgia to end use of live bulldogs after mascot's death https://t.co/WrSoqxcuqj
To the surprise of no one, PETA couldn't help but inject themselves into the situation while Georgia Bulldogs fans mourned the loss of their beloved mascot. Read: https://t.co/7fsX9lw7LH https://t.co/T3V97IFF30
RIP Uga 💔 We’re hoping his passing reminds @UniversityOfGA just how irresponsible it is for them to be promoting unhealthy, breathing-impaired, flat-faced breeds like English Bulldogs. https://t.co/laUTXikTFv