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PETA protesters kicked out of Crufts dog show

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ANIMAL RIGHTS PROTESTERS were kicked out of the Crufts Dog Show after trying to run onto the arena floor.

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said that at the annual dog show in Birmingham, “a supporter holding a sign reading ‘Boycott Breeders’ attempted to storm the arena floor before the winner was announced”.

Activists also displayed banners with the same message to spectators in the stands.

A spokesman for the Kennel Club, which is behind Crufts, said protesters were “quickly dispersed” by security services to “ensure the safety and welfare of dogs and owners”.

PETA defendants claim on their website dog The show “celebrates the breeding of deformed and disabled animals” and “also contributes to the homeless dog and companion animal overpopulation crisis by encouraging people to rush out and buy the latest ‘must-have’ breed they see on TV” .

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A spokesperson for the Kennel Club disputed the organization’s claims in a statement.

‘Far from perpetuating the homeless dog crisis’ PETA Claims that Crufts is a unique platform that educates millions of visitors and Channel 4 viewers on how to find a dog that suits their lifestyle, so that all dogs, whether rescue dogs or puppies, have a home . Life.

“We are celebrating hundreds of rescue dogs at Crufts this year and have a dedicated rescue dog area, as well as our find a dog area, to help potential owners find the right dog or puppy for them and make the difference in their life. Responsible choices – long decisions.”

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Australian Shepherd Viking was awarded Best in Show. Image: PA

Viking, an Australian shepherd, won best in show at the Crufts Dog Show. Image: PA
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He added: “We are at the forefront of improving dog health and invest in research, developing health tests and educating breeders, owners and judges on the importance of ensuring health is their first priority.”

Protests didn’t disrupt the fourth day of Cruft’s competition for long, with an Australian shepherd named Viking taking the best-in-show award.

The three-year-old dog is from Solihull. birminghamdefeated 24,000 dogs from all over the world and won the highest honor of the NEC show.

Viking is co-owned by John Shaw, Kerry Kirtley and Melanie Raymond, who said: “We all dream of winning Best in Show at Crufts.”

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