happymomma
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Post by happymomma on Jul 15, 2015 1:35:40 GMT
A friend of mine has started a petition to stop the 'entertainment' scheduled for her county fair. It is pig 'wrestling'. This event, in my opinion, is wrong in so many ways. First of all, it is traumatic for the animals. Secondly, it is very unsanitary and could very well cause illness in the participants who are 'wrestling' these poor animals in mud and water contaminated by urine and feces from the scared animals. Thirdly, participants are as young as age 9. Children who witness or participate in aggression/bullying toward and abuse of animals are psychologically harmed. The petition is very well laid-out and I encourage you to read through it. My points above are just a brief summary. There has been a tremendous amount of support, nearly 20,000 signatures to date. To many, this seems like a silly matter and not something to be concerned about. However, I know that many of the peas are also concerned about the treatment of any animals. This wouldn't fly if it were being done to dogs or cats, nor should it. Supporters of this event poo-poo the protest with, "It's just a pig." Well, to me a pig is a living breathing creature too. Thank you, if you decide to take the time to read and sign the petition. Here is a link to it: www.change.org/p/whitley-county-4h-fair-please-cancel-all-future-pig-wrestling-events |
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FurryP
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To pea or not to pea...
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Post by FurryP on Jul 15, 2015 3:08:23 GMT
Thank you for sharing. I signed.
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J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on Jul 15, 2015 3:14:57 GMT
I agree with everything you wrote. And the petition is very well done. Thanks for sharing it with us. I hope you're able to get the remaining 2500ish signatures. Good luck!
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Post by Lexica on Jul 15, 2015 3:23:23 GMT
I signed it. I am surprised this idea ever made it past the original suggestion. It is disgusting from many angles.
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Post by farmdpea on Jul 15, 2015 3:38:29 GMT
I signed as well
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happymomma
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Post by happymomma on Jul 15, 2015 3:49:45 GMT
A big THANK-YOU to those of you that took the time to read and sign. I cannot believe that this even exists in this day and age. On a side note: Many of those backing the event say they are doing so because of how much money it brings in. Well, a local (to that area) businesswoman offered to donate the money in lieu of them holding the event and her offer was refused. Also, I would think that surely the residents of that county must have SOME other talents that they could showcase rather than ganging up on an animal and splashing through waste-infested water and mud to provide entertainment for an audience.
SMH.
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~Susan~
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Post by ~Susan~ on Jul 15, 2015 3:54:45 GMT
I signed also.
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Post by Outspoken on Jul 15, 2015 4:00:42 GMT
Signed! Please keep us posted!
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happymomma
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Post by happymomma on Jul 15, 2015 4:26:51 GMT
Wow. Nearly 200 new signatures in the past two hours!
I will be happy to keep you posted.
Thanks again friends.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 15, 2015 4:54:42 GMT
I thought this was going to be the 4-H thing where the kids catch a pig and get to raise it. This is not that and it sounds barbaric.
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Post by gale w on Jul 15, 2015 5:08:25 GMT
Signed. We raise pigs and they get spooked so easily. I can't imagine how scared these would be. And if it's anything like the ones they've had near us in the past, they use pretty young pigs.
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Jul 15, 2015 5:37:58 GMT
Signed!! How, by any stretch of the imagination, does anyone find this entertaining?  |
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Post by k8smom on Jul 15, 2015 6:04:40 GMT
Signed. Ugh, what entertains some people really amazes me.
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Post by cawoman on Jul 15, 2015 6:19:44 GMT
I signed. This made me sick to read about. I have 2 friends with pet pigs and it's true about how smart they are. How could they think this is entertainment? I hope so much that it is stopped. Please let us know. And thanks for posting.
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Post by gailoh on Jul 15, 2015 11:00:42 GMT
I signed as well...heartbreaking...
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Jul 15, 2015 13:05:45 GMT
Pig Wresting? Sounds strange.
Are you going to go after Rodeo too?
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Post by peasapie on Jul 15, 2015 13:35:57 GMT
Signed. What a disgusting idea.
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Post by Dixie Lou on Jul 15, 2015 15:13:01 GMT
I signed.
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happymomma
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Post by happymomma on Jul 15, 2015 21:33:22 GMT
Thanks to those of you who have signed. I appreciate it.
Over 1500 more signatures just since I posted this last night!
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Post by birukitty on Jul 15, 2015 21:58:49 GMT
thanks so much for posting this. i just signed too. how disgusting. you really have to wonder what the motive is when the businessnesswoman already offered to pay the price for the event in exchange of the event not being held, and they turned her down. please keep us posted as to what happens with this petition.
debbie in md.
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Post by Megan on Jul 16, 2015 0:06:58 GMT
I signed. That's disgusting.
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Post by jmurray on Jul 16, 2015 12:56:25 GMT
Signed.
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loco coco
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Post by loco coco on Jul 16, 2015 13:17:58 GMT
signed. that is sick  |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Jul 16, 2015 14:17:21 GMT
signed.
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Post by moonglowe21 on Jul 16, 2015 15:02:40 GMT
Signed. Poor little piggies... |
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