In one week alone, the Calgary Stampede cost 4 animals their lives. 3 horses and a steer were all killed or euthanized as a result of being forced to participate in the rodeo. (source)
Update: SHARK has apparently released a video today of Strawberry Fudge (previously blogged) which I will search out and include here if [...]
The following is a press release I received today from SHARK – Showing Animals Respect and Kindness.
Horse Killed, Other Animal Casualties at 2009 Cheyenne Rodeo
Dear Friends,
The animal hell that is the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo is ongoing and is taking its usual heavy toll on animals. Numerous calves and steers have been injured, but it [...]
