Animals Rights

Bret Michaels responds to comments made by Poison’s drummer regarding the Greeley Stampede
[Jul. 4, 2008] Bret Michaels, the frontman of Poison and star of the VH1 Mega Hit show “Rock of Love,” was only recently made aware of the comments made by one of his band mates concerning Poison’s July 5th performance at the Greeley Stampede. In a written statement from Michaels, he states... By Justin Watada

Rodeo under full attack
[Jun. 26, 2008] CARMEL, NY - Putnam might be more than 2,000 miles away from Galveston, Texas or Taos, New Mexico-the rodeo capitals of America-yet the county finds itself in the midst of a debate about outlawing rodeos.

Groups wrangle over bull-riding proposal
[Jun. 23, 2008] UPDATE STORY - No decision is expected until next month on whether the county will consider outlawing rodeos or bull-riding shows, such as the one proposed in Patterson. ...

Rodeo contractor defends use of prods
[Jun. 20, 2008] HARD wants to penalize the rodeo association and animal supplier Flying U Rodeo Co. for violating its rules during the May 17-18 event. The association and Flying U owner Cotton Rosser said they are challenging the decision, based on state and national standards.

Animal abuse alleged at Rowell Ranch Rodeo
[Jun. 14, 2008] Special note regarding this article : It is my personal belief that SHARK is going after Flying U. We must stop ignoring SHARK and what I personally believe make them the biggest enemy of our animals!

Rough Events at Mexican Rodeos in U.S. Criticized
[Jun. 11, 2008] Let others have their golf and their swimming holes. Here in the Central Valley of California, and in Winnemucca, Nev., and Joliet, Ill., a growing number of middle-class Mexica-Americans spend lazy summer afternoons at the charreada — part rodeo, part fiesta

Activists Level Abuse Charges Against Local Rodeo
[May 21, 2008] This is just more of SHARK's vendetta against rodeo. As rodeo season gets in full force watch for these guys at event they make the most innocent event look like abuse! If they get their way anmals will become extinct.

Animal activists offer million dollars for test-tube meat
[Apr. 22, 2008] Cindy's Comment - I can't believe anyone whoud think this is a way to help the world or animals. My opinion - These are the nut cases that are destroying our world!

Horse Protection Act Amendment Co-Sponsored by Presidential Candidates
[Mar. 4, 2008] All of the top three candidates running for the Presidency of the United States are co-sponsors of S.311. What is S.311 you say? S.311 is a bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. By Cindy Meyers, CEO Rodeo Attitude

Rodeo animals 'just like family'
[Jan. 6, 2008] Rodeo enthusiasts are riding roughshod over claims by Auckland City Mayor John Banks that the sport is cruel to animals...Eight-time world rodeo champion Joe Beaver in action yesterday at Rerewhakaaitu.

Rodeo school focuses on riding, roping and religion
[Dec. 31, 2007] ATTENTION - SHARK has chosen to use this wonderful article as a way to crusade against rodeo. Please read comments! - In the first century, Jesus commissioned his followers to make the catch, meaning that his small band of apostolic fishermen would reel in converts and engage them in discipleship training. Almost 2,000 years later, a high-profile cowboy heeded the same call by aiming his rodeo school toward roping up-and-coming competitors into living the Christian faith. Meet Allen Bach, defending world team roping heeling champion who

Letter to Edtor New York Times
[Dec. 18, 2007] The Cruelty in Bull Riding - Posted to bring to your attention the misconceptions animal rights groups are spreading. Unfortuantely uninformed people believe this to be truth.

Inside Edition Story on Horse Slaughter
[Nov. 27, 2007] Please take time to read and hopefully respond to this story about an issue we must deal with before it is too late!

Hardee's Chickens Out to PETA!!
[Sep. 27, 2007] Yep, its true. Another coporation bites the dust!