January 9, 2017
DEAR FRIENDS,
Last week we released a video detailing the electroshocking of horses at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), which was held in Las Vegas in the first ten days of December. Using the video that was aired on the CBS Sports Network, we were able to discover a number of instances when rodeo personnel used an electro-shocking device on horses.
The video, which has already been viewed more than 22,000 times, can be seen HERE.
A frame from the video showing a horse being electroshocked
We've reached out to CBS CEO Les Moonves a number of times about this deliberate infliction of suffering for entertainment, but he has not responded. We are therefore redoubling our efforts to hold CBS accountable for airing and profiting from this disgusting rodeo.
The petition SHARK created calling on CBS to sever all ties to the PRCA and NFR has already received more than 2,200 signatures and is rising quickly!
Please email Mr. Moonves and ask him to sever all ties between CBS and the NFR:
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Please also call CBS and ask to be put through to the complaint hotline:
1-212-975-4321
Please be polite and respectful in all your communications.
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Please also call CBS and ask to be put through to the complaint hotline:
1-212-975-4321
Please be polite and respectful in all your communications.
The petition SHARK created calling on CBS to sever all ties to the PRCA and NFR has already received more than 2,200 signatures and is rising quickly!
It wasn't just horses who were abused. This steer had his leg broken, yet there was no mention of this serious injury and nothing done to help the suffering animal
Last November, SHARK legally used a drone to get an aerial view of Marshall Farms, a company in North Rose, New York that raises beagles and other animals for experimentation.
According to THIS report, Marshal Farms has been cited for violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including that an Inspector “...found that puppies were being euthanized and necropsied in a medical building in front of hospitalized puppies, potentially causing them distress.” And “...an excessive fly infestation in some buildings, including the treatment/necropsy area.”
After we left the area, a security vehicle from Marshal Farms followed us. About ten miles later, State and County police made an illegal traffic stop that lasted more than an hour.
According to THIS report, Marshal Farms has been cited for violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including that an Inspector “...found that puppies were being euthanized and necropsied in a medical building in front of hospitalized puppies, potentially causing them distress.” And “...an excessive fly infestation in some buildings, including the treatment/necropsy area.”
After we left the area, a security vehicle from Marshal Farms followed us. About ten miles later, State and County police made an illegal traffic stop that lasted more than an hour.
Watch the video HERE
Without having a legal reason to have stopped us, the police became confused about what to say and contradicted each other
The police lost their credibility, their dignity, and any legitimacy by selling out to a company that sells animals for research. Shame on the New York State Police and the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. We are in the process of reviewing our legal options.
Please email both law enforcement agencies about how their officers acted. Please be polite, and please let us know if you get a response:
New York State Police:
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Wayne County Sheriff:
Sheriff Barry Virts
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New York State Police:
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Wayne County Sheriff:
Sheriff Barry Virts
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Our drone, which we legally used to film Marshal Farms
Incidents like this show how important our work is. Marshal Farms wouldn't have sicced two law enforcement agencies after us if they weren't afraid of the public seeing what they do to puppies and other animals. Being on the frontlines means that you become a target, but that doesn't scare us. Please consider supporting us so that we can continue to do what others won't!
