PETA demands college football player stop bringing pet cat Pudge to games

Ludwig's story also included the entire letter that was penned to Carlson regarding Pudge.

"It’s obvious how much you adore your cat, Pudge, and enjoy showing him off to your fans and teammates, but we’re writing to ask that you leave Pudge at home—starting with tomorrow’s game," the letter stated, further explaining that Pudge's selective breeding puts him at more of a health risk than other cats:

"Here's the ugly truth that breeders are hiding in their playbook: Cats like Pudge are bred to have cartoonishly flat faces, which cause them a lifetime of debilitating health problems. Their abnormally shaped skulls cause their eyes to bulge out, subjecting them to excruciatingly painful eye conditions and disorders. And having a smushed-in face means their nostrils and trachea are almost squeezed shut, making breathing a constant struggle for them. Do you ever hear Pudge wheezing, snorting, or snoring? Those sounds are not normal for cats—they are signs that he is struggling for air. Imagine having to breathe through a straw—that is what life is like for breathing-impaired breeds like Pudge."

Woah! Who knew the folks at PETA got so so under the hood! They speak of "ugly truths" when it comes to breeders who bred "cartoonish" aspects of certain cats that challenge the poor animals' basic functions, such as breathing or having eyes that work.

The letter further stated that the promotion of Pudge is likely to lead to more people seeking out cats like that which probably should not be bred since they struggle so much with breathing and other challenges that come from their "cartoonishly flat faces."

After reading into it... it's kind of sad to read about Pudge's plight due to facial features he has no control of. If he can't breathe properly, perhaps he can still enjoy the love and affection of an entire college sports fanbase at Bowling Green. George Carlson just needs to be careful with his fragile little friend.