Petition: Tell Congress to Close Loophole that Allows Rodeos to Abuse Animals

The Tucson Rodeo opened on Saturday, February 17 for the start of its 99th year – heralding the renewed practice of shocking animals with electric prods, all for human entertainment.

5,000 to 6,000 volts of electricity run through the electric shock devices, which humans then apply to bulls and horses specifically to inflict pain and distress. The agony from these electric bolts running through their systems sends the animals into a state of terror and panic, leading them to run and dart around in the rodeo arenas.

Even the company that produces these electric prods, called Hot-Shot, opposes this practice. The company condemned this cruelty, saying: “Any use for entertainment purposes is not something we Support or condone.”

Please sign this petition to demand the U.S. Congress close the loophole that currently allows rodeos throughout the country to intentionally and routinely abuse animals!

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