Animals Rights

Rodeo: What would Jesus think?
[Jul. 29, 2008] The article starts "CNW/ - The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is asking Christians in Abbotsford, B.C., whether Jesus Christ would condone the treatment of animals in the city's Mighty Fraser Rodeo which starts this week (July 31-August 4)." My answer - By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Animal rights group targets popular rodeo
[Jul. 22, 2008] This article on MSNBC.com is about animals animal rights activists targeting Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. It includes a poll on this issue. You can only vote once, so please vote NO and forward to your friends.

No prods allowed, Rodeo says
[Jul. 11, 2008] Pikes Peak or Bust Foundation President Rob Alexander said the rodeo bars livestock contractors from using electronic prods and any artificial stimulant for livestock. Such a rule is stricter than the Colorado Springs-based Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association regulation that allows electronic prods to the hips and shoulders when an animal is stalled in a chute.

Rodeo Funding Angers Animal-Rights Groups
[Jul. 7, 2008] ANIMAL-RIGHTS groups are angry the Queensland Government is spending up to $50,000 to promote an event they say is "blatantly cruel".

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!

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!

Band's rodeo cancellation spurs lawsuit
[Apr. 16, 2008] A booking company for Cheyenne Frontier Days is suing an animal rights group (SHARK) in the wake of a decision by the Matchbox Twenty pop rock band to pull out of a scheduled performance this summer.

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.