PETA again calls for Georgia to end use of live bulldogs after mascot's death

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) attacked the University of Georgia for its use of a live mascot following the death of the school's winningest mascot.

Uga X died in his sleep at his home in Savannah earlier this week. He was the official mascot from Nov. 21, 2015, until after they won the national championship last year.

Georgia went 91-18 during Uga X's tenure, their best record with any mascot - but PETA says the mascot was "born to lose" due to its breeding as a breathing-impaired bulldog.

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Georgia mascot Uga X during the college football game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the University of Georgia Bulldogs on Nov. 27, 2021 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"The ‘winningest mascot’ in UGA’s history was born to lose since, like all breathing-impaired breeds, he suffered from debilitating deformities such as an unnaturally shortened nose and airway that left him panting and gasping for air, particularly in the sweltering Southern heat," PETA said in a statement. 

"PETA is calling on the university 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."

After Georgia won it all last year, PETA called for the school to end the use of live mascots.

The group claims that the school's use of Uga X "drives demand for breathing-impaired breeds (BIBs)," like pugs, boxers, and English and French bulldogs.

Uga X, the Georgia Mascot during a game between Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford