No more mascots for UGA?
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - 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. Related ContentPETA suggests Georgia could use a robot dog or a costumed mascot 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. The Athens Banner-Herald reports that an assistant to Evans replied that the letter makes good points that deserve consideration, but promised no specific action. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
NBC Augusta 26 News brings you straight to the point news, weather, and sports from Augusta and the CSRA. Meet our NBC Augusta 26 News staff! The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Monday, Nov 30 at 12:18 PM UGA LOVER wrote ...DON 'T MESS WITH TRADITION! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Friday, Nov 27 at 11:04 AM Jeff Magnus wrote ...Since we evolved into the biological position we hold on this planet, it seems we would have evolved into the concept of compassion. Since there are laws protecting animals from cruel behavior, technically, they do have "rights". They shouldn't be bred into short lives and lower quality of life. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Nov 25 at 3:23 PM dawgfan wrote ...let Desiree dress up in a dog suit, wait I'll bet she won't have to use a suit.Take a hike peta Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Nov 25 at 2:00 PM Anonymous wrote ...Just a clue-animals don't have "Rights". Anyone that thinks they do is a moron. PETA is filled with morons. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Nov 25 at 11:17 AM T wrote ...Well maybe if they quit feeding the dog til it's so fat it can barely move he'd live longer. My cousin has a bulldog, solid white, just like uga and he's 7. She takes care of him and doesn't let him get to the point of obesity.... Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Nov 25 at 10:05 AM mrlonglegs wrote ...Ga without UGA please. That wont happen. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Nov 25 at 9:54 AM 2thedogs wrote ...redneck mentality is that dogs are "just" animals and have no feelings of anxiety, fear, depression, etc...what can we expect from a college that uses redneck incorrect grammar of the word dog in their sports program...how bout them dawgs!..the only thing at uga that resembles "higher learning" is the drug and alcohol induced behavior of students and fans on game day! i am a georgia grad and it's about time to change the old school good ole boy reputation! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
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