Petunia, a rescued hairless bulldog mix from Oregon, won the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair, emphasizing love over appearance as she was celebrated for her unique charm rather than traditional beauty.
Duke, a dog rescuer in Mexico dressed as a superhero, found a neglected bulldog abandoned in a dumpster, saved her from a dark past of abuse, and helped her recover and find a new home, showcasing compassion and hope for animals in need.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has renewed its call for the University of Georgia to end its use of live bulldog mascots following the death of Uga X, the school's winningest mascot. PETA claims that the breeding of breathing-impaired bulldogs for use as mascots is cruel and leads to suffering and premature deaths. The organization is urging the university to replace live animal mascots with human mascots and to stop promoting deformed dogs.