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Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - Pregnant and scared . . . running for her life. Desperate to avoid the SUV chasing her, she trips and stumbles; surrounded and without escape, the pregnant cow is shot eleven times.
She and her unborn calf are killed.
Animal Place needs your help to stop this tragedy from ever occurring again.
Birthed to death
The venue is the California State Fair in Sacramento, CA. The cow was part of a live birth exhibit. Pregnant cows and pigs give birth in front of an audience.
Alma would have been dragged into an arena for fairgoers to observe the "miracle of birth."
When Alma was being moved, she panicked. She wanted to be somewhere safe and quiet, not petrified in front of screaming fairgoers. So she bolted. Instead of being treated with compassion, she was shot 11 times.
Speaking Up
When we heard of the shooting, we mobilized. When a crime is committed against those we strive to protect, we act.
After the killing, we protested outside the state fair. When the news media arrived, we were there to offer insight on farmed animal behavior and how cruelly the fair treated the lone, frightened pregnant cow.
Going Further
Protesting wasn't enough. Animal Place attended the State Fair's board meeting to speak up for Alma. We demanded an end to the live birth exhibits. They have no place at state fairs and offer no educational value. We asked that they develop humane ways of controlling loose animals.
The State Fair Board is listening. They are meeting with us, and we will do everything in our power to make sure live birth demonstrations at the State Fair stop.
Helping the Helpless
If it wasn't for you, we couldn't speak up for Alma. Your contribution will ensure Alma did not die in vain and that change occurs.
We will never stop advocating for cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and turkeys. They are the forgotten ones -- but never by you or Animal Place.
Please help us stop live birth exhibits by donating today.
Or by mail.
Animal Place Sanctuary
17314 McCourtney Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Animal Place is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, incorporated in the state of California. All funding to operate the sanctuary and administer the programs are from donations. Your contribution is fully tax deductible. Federal ID 68-0200668, tax exempt under IRS section 501(c)(3).
