Springfield, Ohio’s Dog-Eating Contest Was a Missed Opportunity

A statement from PETA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Dan Paden
Director of Evidence Analysis
PETA
757-962-0178
dpaden@peta.org

**Springfield, Ohio’s Dog-Eating Contest Was a Missed Opportunity for Compassion**

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – PETA condemns the dog-eating contest, which was held yesterday in Springfield. The event, which has been held annually for more than 50 years, involved people eating dogs for entertainment.

PETA believes that this contest is a cruel and barbaric event that has no place in a civilized society. Dogs are sentient beings who experience pain and suffering, just like humans. They deserve to be treated with compassion and respect, not killed and eaten.

PETA believes that this contest is a missed opportunity for Springfield to promote compassion and understanding. The event sends the message that it is acceptable to kill and eat dogs, which is a harmful and dangerous attitude.

PETA urges the people of Springfield to reconsider this event and choose a more compassionate and civilized way to celebrate their community.