Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, August 4, 2014, 8:24 AM
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Reporter's Notebook: Respect for the cows and the horses, but the pigs? No.
Original post made on Aug 4, 2014
Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, August 4, 2014, 8:24 AM
Comments (4)
Posted by Patricia Arthur
a resident of Atherton: West of Alameda
on Aug 4, 2014 at 2:28 pm
a resident of Atherton: West of Alameda
on Aug 4, 2014 at 2:28 pm
I think the Pig Scramble is a very bad example to set for young children.The poor things have no clue what these screaming children are doing and no wonder the pigs scream.My daughter has 2 large pot belly pigs who sleep in the house and are grateful for kindness.I think they should rethink this stupid event.
Posted by Eric Mills
a resident of another community
on Aug 9, 2014 at 1:39 pm
a resident of another community
on Aug 9, 2014 at 1:39 pm
This nonsense was banned at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo grounds in Castro Valley back in 1986.
Woodside needs to follow suit, along with the rest of California
In my less-than-humble opinion any parents who would allow/encourage their kids to participate in this abuse should be cited for both animal cruelty and child endangerment. How long before a kid gets a pig's hoof in the eye?
Such events send a terrible message to impressionable young children (not to mention insensitive adults) about the proper treatment of other animals. They (and we) deserve better.
Sincerely,
Eric Mills, coordinator
ACTION FOR ANIMALS
Oakland
Posted by Eric Mills
a resident of another community
on Jun 24, 2016 at 5:08 pm
a resident of another community
on Jun 24, 2016 at 5:08 pm
PIG SCRAMBLES - JUST SAY NO!
The July 4 Woodside Mounted Patrol rodeo plans yet again to feature the cruel "pig scramble" event(s), dangerous for kids and piglets alike. (If in doubt, see the many on-line YouTube videos, including a couple from Woodside.)
And what a terrible message to send to impressionable young children about the proper treatment of animals. Surely there are more humane and life-affirming entertainments for our kids than this.
Let the Mounted Patrol and the Woodside Town Council hear your concerns.
Teach kindness.
Sincerely,
Eric Mills, coordinator
ACTION FOR ANIMALS
Oakland
Posted by Name hidden
a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle
on Jun 1, 2017 at 11:15 am
a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle
on Jun 1, 2017 at 11:15 am
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