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animal-rights3 years ago•0 min saved

New Zealand Cancels Controversial Children's Feral Cat Hunt

A New Zealand hunting competition that included a children's category to kill feral cats has been canceled after public outrage. The event, which aimed to protect the country's biodiversity, was criticized by animal rights activists who argued that children wouldn't be able to differentiate between feral, stray, and domestic cats. The organizers apologized for those who were excited to be involved and said that "vile & inappropriate" messages had been sent to some people involved.

via The Daily Beast|

#animal-rights #animal-welfare #children

animal-welfare3 years ago•2 min saved

Controversial New Zealand Cat-Killing Competition Cancelled.

An annual hunting competition in New Zealand that included a new category for children to hunt feral cats has been cancelled following backlash from animal welfare groups. While organisers had told children not to kill pets, they were otherwise encouraged to kill as many feral cats as possible for a prize of NZ$250. The event drew immediate condemnation from animal welfare groups, who argued that children, along with adults, would not be able to differentiate between a feral, stray or frightened domesticated cat.

via BBC|

#animal-rights #animal-welfare #children