Children's cat-killing contest axed following backlash in New Zealand

[raisedbywolves]

WTF
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/20/world...hnk/index.html

A contest planned for children in New Zealand to hunt and kill feral cats as part of a drive to protect native species has been axed following backlash from the public and animal rights groups.

The event would have been part of a fundraiser organized by the North Canterbury Hunting Competition for the Rotherham School, located in the Canterbury region of South Island.

Organizers on Saturday had announced a new junior category for children under 14 in the annual competition ? to hunt feral cats for a top prize of 250 New Zealand dollars ($150).

[marshmallow]

sometimes I read the topic line and think "this cannot be right" so I open it up and read it. not just a kid's cat killing contest but a fundraiser too? mmmmkay.

[Bewitchingstorm]

How barbaric. Why not work to get programs together to help with neutering and spaying instead of killing innocent animals?

Here is the stupid organization's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/theNorthCan...ingCompetition

[Angiebla]

I knew this couldnt be happening in America because cats are protected under the law.

WTF New Zealand? And having children murder the cats? So fucked up.

[Boston Babe 73]

WTF