Published May 14, 2026 by . Last Updated May 18, 2026. 3 min read Two evils a dog (or cat) should never be forced to endure: Being crated 🚫 Being selectively bred to have deformities or extreme features 🚫 PETA urges folks intent on finding a “purebred” canine companion only ever to adopt French bulldogs or any other dog and never to crate anyone. Unfortunately for Pierre, his breeder and initial owner both missed these memos. Due to abusive breeding practices—ones that are outlawed in a number of European countries as well as one on-the-ball Southern California city —Pierre was brought into the world with a purposefully smushed face and a crumpled, distorted airway, classifying him as a breathing-impaired breed , or BIB. He then bounced from home to home, at least one of which often saw him confined to a crate. But Pierre’s misfortune did a 180 when, late last month, his most recent owner turned to PETA for help finding the brindle beau a home and family that are as chic —and caring—as he is.…