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36 The Link Magazine • July 2004
Fun dog show Running with bulls - naked
The North Wilts RSPCA Branch Two West Swindon animal rights supporters are off to
will be holding its second annual Pamplona, Spain on 3 July to take part in the famous running
Fun Dog Show on Sunday 25 July with bulls event. But Marilyn and Anish Harrison and others
at Lydiard Park. from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) will
Classes are open to all dogs, from be there protesting against the cruelty of bullfighting.
cross breeds to pedigrees and in- Marilyn said, "bullfighting is a cruel gruesome bloodsport
clude best veteran (8 years or over), that many Spaniards find unacceptable. Most visitors who wit-
prettiest bitch, most handsome dog ness a bullfight are disgusted by the barbaric spectacle.
and the one with the waggiest tail. "For days before a fight bulls are weakened by beatings,
There will also be a heat for the debilitated with laxatives, muscles in the neck are cut to prevent
RSPCA Dog of the Year competi- them from lifting their heads and petroleum jelly is smeared in
tion for rescue dogs. their eyes. The bulls do not stand a chance before a slow death
Registration starts at 10.30am in the ring."
and classes at 12 noon. The cost is Anish will be wearing body paint in the colours of a bull and
£1 per class or £1.50 on the day. For also a red rag to highlight the plight of the animals whilst
a registration form, call the North Marilyn will follow in a white sheet carrying her clothes.
Wilts RSPCA Branch on 829630. Anish in l Marilyn from Tooth ill www.petauk.org
(Phot(: Calyx Multimedia, Swindon)

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