[Tyler]

PETA asks UGA to use Robotic Bulldog
     





After the recent death of University of Georgia's
mascot, Uga VII the bulldog,

PETA has asked the school's athletic director,
Damon M. Evans, to replace the mascot with an animatronic dog or a
costumed mascot instead of another dog.



"It is time for the university to put an end to the cycle of suffering
endured by dogs who are brought into the world solely to represent the
school's 'brand'," says PETA Assistant Director Kristie Phelps.


   

http://robots.net/article/2952.html
     

[lrh9]

I see no valid basis for replacing the University of Georgia's mascot with a robot. Either an animal or a human is acceptable. I'm sure the dog is well cared for, and it is a highly affectionate dog which I'm confident is more than likely to enjoy the attention on the field. Notice that PETA doesn't mention whether or not this dog has a trainer. I'd bet that the mascot has a dedicated and loving handler, and all is well.

[Freddy]

Yeah, well you know what PETA can be like...