PETA calls for SMU to cancel live mascot appearance at ACC Championship

SMU‘s live mascot, Peruna, will be traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Mustangs’ showdown against Clemson in the ACC Championship. However, not everybody is happy to see the Shetland Pony coming along for the ride. On Friday, PETA publicly chastised SMU for bringing its live mascot to the game.

“Hey, [SMU], ponies are living individuals, NOT props for your championship game,” PETA wrote on X. “Ponies panic around loud noises—parading one around screaming fans & blaring music is cruel & senseless! PLEASE cancel Peruna IX’s appearance & end your live mascot program!”

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