Tell the cottage grove riding club that rabbit cruelty will not be tolerated!

[I_heart_Fraggles]

The video is very sad to watch so be aware of that.

The cottage grove riding club thought it would be a cute idea to allow a mob of children to chase down and catch terrified rabbits in an arena.

The bunnies can be seen being kicked and thrown by the ADULTS before the kids are turned loose.

Please click on the link below to send an email to cottage grove and let them know your feelings about the "animal scamble" event. Thank you...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znHZ9NNjeBk&feature=youtu.be VIDEO

http://www.cottagegroveridingclub.com/ContactUs.html EMAIL

 

[wendymac]

I have NEVER seen something like this at any rodeo I've been to. It's absolutely appalling! I sent them an e-mail, letting them know my thoughts on it.

 

[kkiddle]

My stomach dropped to my feet when I saw this. Could you imagine our babies being out there, chased like that? Absolutely disgusting. I have emailed them as well. Not only are they demonstrating poor behavior, but they are teaching their kids to do so as well.
That's all this world needs; more ignorance.

 

[mdith4him]

I can't watch the video. I just can't. But I sent an email as well. This is horrendous. The idea of it just turns my stomach...

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Thank you for sending your emails. Its very important to keep the emails coming so this does not happen again next year.

 

[silversky2668]

I almost cried I emailed them, as well as sent the link to a local rabbit rescue near me so they can put it on their facebook page and ask others to do the same.

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Excellent silversky. Please share this as much as you can.

 

[agnesthelion]

Oh. My. Gosh. Sickening!! I thought the same thing Kari said, not only did I feel horrible for those buns but think of what theynare teaching those kids!!!

Sending email now.....

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Did anyone else notice that the women who kicked the bunnies is the same one that threw the bunny? I would love to know her name and how to contact her personally. She must be an outstanding human being.

 

[wendymac]

I didn't notice that. I was too shocked that one was thrown I wasn't paying attention to actually did the kicking and throwing.

One rodeo event that I can not stand is the goat tying. They stake the goat to the ground with a short rope. The kids run up, throw it to the ground, and then tie it. That event takes NO skill, and there is no practical sense for that on any ranch.

 

[majorv]

E-mail sent! That really pissed me off when the lady tossed the rabbit out from under the trailer. Geez, what kind of scramble is that? Most of the rabbits barely ran. I'd be surprised if none of them got stepped on....that was a MOB of kids!

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

I can't even imagine all those kids running towards those bunnies who were huddled together. If I were a parent seeing this train wreck I would be so angry.

 

[agnesthelion]

FYI, that link did not work for me. I had to google their website and send an email through there.

 

[kkiddle]

Here's the email that I sent. If they don't correct the issue, I will do everything in my power to spread the word:

"PLEASE do not do the animal scramble again. It is a horrible sight to see those rabbits being chased, kicked, and stomped all over. As a rabbit owner, I am sickened by the animal cruelty the adults in that activity are performing, especially in front of children. Please take a moment and educate yourself (and your club) about rabbits and how this event could permanently scar them. As an advocate for the proper treatment of animals, I am just dumbfounded that human beings can call this event a good time. I am not looking to give bad publicity to your club, rather to educate you in your wrong doing; however, if I hear that this activity will be continued, I will spread the word. Please think about what you are teaching your children, especially when the woman in the video kicks and throws rabbits. It would be nice to see some sort of link on your webpage addressing the issue, and further educating the public about rabbits and their specific needs and behaviors.
Repetition of this event will not be tolerated. As you know, these things tend to snowball, so I suggest you do something about it fast."

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Very nice....

 

[audrinasmommy88]

:tears2: That is absolutely terrible. I can not believe that they are teaching those children that this ok. And katie i am with you, I would like to know who that woman is. Also the man tossing them out of the trailer. I will make a trip there if I have to. Writing email now

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to voice your opinions on this issue. These people need to know that animal abuse is not going to be tolerated.

 

[audrinasmommy88]

I wrote my email and clicked the link and it says the page isnt found

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

http://www.cottagegroveridingclub.com/
Try this and hit contact us.

 

[audrinasmommy88]

thank you...email sent