jigsaw 11,905 Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 New Zealand feral cat-killing competition for kids is axed after backlash Organisers of an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for children under 14 to hunt feral cats. 15.2k 26 3 hours ago A COMPETITION IN New Zealand for children to hunt and kill feral cats has been scrapped following public outcry, with a major animal welfare group today welcoming the decision. Organisers of an annual hunting competition caused an uproar when they announced a new category for children under 14 to hunt feral cats for a top prize of 250 New Zealand dollars (€141). The category, which came with a warning for youngsters not to kill pets, has been scrapped, organisers said in a statement on Tuesday. New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said it was “both pleased and relieved that the children’s category which involved shooting feral cats has been removed”. Advertisement “Children, as well as adults, will not be able to tell the difference between a feral, stray or a frightened domesticated cat,” said an SPCA spokesperson. The overall competition, which is going ahead with other categories for hunting wild pigs and deer, is being run as a fundraiser by the Rotherham School in the country’s South Island. Organisers said “vile and inappropriate emails” had been sent “to the school and others involved”. “Our sponsors and school safety are our main priority, so the decision has been made to withdraw this category for this year to avoid further backlash,” organisers wrote on Facebook. Feral cats are a pest in New Zealand where they have a major impact on native birds, bats, lizards, mice and insects, according to the Department of Conservation. © AFP 2023 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 30,394 Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 3 hours ago, jigsaw said: New Zealand feral cat-killing competition for kids is axed after backlash Organisers of an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for children under 14 to hunt feral cats. 15.2k 26 3 hours ago A COMPETITION IN New Zealand for children to hunt and kill feral cats has been scrapped following public outcry, with a major animal welfare group today welcoming the decision. Organisers of an annual hunting competition caused an uproar when they announced a new category for children under 14 to hunt feral cats for a top prize of 250 New Zealand dollars (€141). The category, which came with a warning for youngsters not to kill pets, has been scrapped, organisers said in a statement on Tuesday. New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said it was “both pleased and relieved that the children’s category which involved shooting feral cats has been removed”. Advertisement “Children, as well as adults, will not be able to tell the difference between a feral, stray or a frightened domesticated cat,” said an SPCA spokesperson. The overall competition, which is going ahead with other categories for hunting wild pigs and deer, is being run as a fundraiser by the Rotherham School in the country’s South Island. Organisers said “vile and inappropriate emails” had been sent “to the school and others involved”. “Our sponsors and school safety are our main priority, so the decision has been made to withdraw this category for this year to avoid further backlash,” organisers wrote on Facebook. Feral cats are a pest in New Zealand where they have a major impact on native birds, bats, lizards, mice and insects, according to the Department of Conservation. © AFP 2023 Different mentality to the UK. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,797 Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 4 hours ago, jigsaw said: New Zealand feral cat-killing competition for kids is axed after backlash Organisers of an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for children under 14 to hunt feral cats. 15.2k 26 3 hours ago A COMPETITION IN New Zealand for children to hunt and kill feral cats has been scrapped following public outcry, with a major animal welfare group today welcoming the decision. Organisers of an annual hunting competition caused an uproar when they announced a new category for children under 14 to hunt feral cats for a top prize of 250 New Zealand dollars (€141). The category, which came with a warning for youngsters not to kill pets, has been scrapped, organisers said in a statement on Tuesday. New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said it was “both pleased and relieved that the children’s category which involved shooting feral cats has been removed”. Advertisement “Children, as well as adults, will not be able to tell the difference between a feral, stray or a frightened domesticated cat,” said an SPCA spokesperson. The overall competition, which is going ahead with other categories for hunting wild pigs and deer, is being run as a fundraiser by the Rotherham School in the country’s South Island. Organisers said “vile and inappropriate emails” had been sent “to the school and others involved”. “Our sponsors and school safety are our main priority, so the decision has been made to withdraw this category for this year to avoid further backlash,” organisers wrote on Facebook. Feral cats are a pest in New Zealand where they have a major impact on native birds, bats, lizards, mice and insects, according to the Department of Conservation. © AFP 2023 Got a mate who just come back from working in New Zealand. On the sheep farm he was working on he was stood waiting for them to gather the ewes and a feral kitten came out the bushes. At tea time he bought it up at the table and the kids ears perked up and asked were he had seen it he explained thinking they was just interested. They grabbed their air rifles and walked out the door. 20 minutes later they walked back through the door and placed said kitten on the table 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 29,479 Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 58 minutes ago, mackem said: Different mentality to the UK. You say that mack....but they have still gone and stopped it due to complaints... But I get where your coming from...hunting is still a big thing out there....I remember going on a bus tour right to the top where two oceans meet up 90 mile Beach....we stopped for lunch at a hunting and fishing club they had a cafe area....loads of trophys on the wall...Great trip was that 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 30,394 Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 1 minute ago, TOMO said: You say that mack....but they have still gone and stopped it due to complaints... But I get where your coming from...hunting is still a big thing out there....I remember going on a bus tour right to the top where two oceans meet up 90 mile Beach....we stopped for lunch at a hunting and fishing club they had a cafe area....loads of trophys on the wall...Great trip was that I am sure it might have been you mate,posted a link or commented on it years ago,a huge pig/goat/deer hunt one town has every year,cant remember the name of the place now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 29,479 Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, mackem said: I am sure it might have been you mate,posted a link or commented on it years ago,a huge pig/goat/deer hunt one town has every year,cant remember the name of the place now? Yes I remember that being on here years ago...can't remember who posted it.....it might of been me..lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel_Basher 17,102 Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 I think it’s outrageous they should stop kids from having so much fun , 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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