Every year on the third Saturday and Sunday in September, at what is known as the "Cat's Party" or "Party of the Curruñao,"100 cats are drowned, butchered, and consumedas part of the feast of St. Efigenia in the village of La Quebrada in San Luis de Cañete, Peru.Video footagefrom a previous year's festival depicts terrified cats being pinned down in buckets of water to slowly perish, their carcasses then cooked and body parts devoured by participants. Drowning is a horrifying, painful way to die, but despite Peruvian laws explicitly stating that only authorized personnel may religiously sacrifice animals using the most humane methods possible, this event has persisted since 1994. Your voice is needed!
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January 26, 2015
The stories coming to light regarding the practices in La Quebrada remain deeply unsettling to all of us who believe in the humane treatment of animals. I am currently working to coordinate with local advocates in Peru to ensure that these accounts reach the appropriate authorities. Your continued engagement proves that this disregard for animal welfare does not go unnoticed.
January 26, 2015
Seeing this movement grow reflects a shared refusal to turn away from the suffering occurring in La Quebrada. This momentum confirms that people everywhere find these practices indefensible and are ready to seek a more compassionate standard for all living creatures.
Reached 100 supporters
January 26, 2015
15 Comments
SHUT THIS DOWN.
Animals are not food!!! This festival is twisted and evil.
How can anyone be so sick in the head to do this to poor innocent animals? This makes me sick to my stomach.
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY VILE. STOP THE KILLING NOW.
Please just stop it. They are pets and they deserve to be loved not tortured like this.
Disgusting.
DISGUSTING MOST BE STOP!!!
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Every year on the third Saturday and Sunday in September, at what is known as the "Cat's Party" or "Party of the Curruñao,"100 cats are drowned, butchered, and consumedas part of the feast of St. Efigenia in the village of La Quebrada in San Luis de Cañete, Peru.Video footagefrom a previous year's festival depicts terrified cats being pinned down in buckets of water to slowly perish, their carcasses then cooked and body parts devoured by participants. Drowning is a horrifying, painful way to die, but despite Peruvian laws explicitly stating that only authorized personnel may religiously sacrifice animals using the most humane methods possible, this event has persisted since 1994. Your voice is needed!
Updates
January 26, 2015
The stories coming to light regarding the practices in La Quebrada remain deeply unsettling to all of us who believe in the humane treatment of animals. I am currently working to coordinate with local advocates in Peru to ensure that these accounts reach the appropriate authorities. Your continued engagement proves that this disregard for animal welfare does not go unnoticed.
January 26, 2015
Seeing this movement grow reflects a shared refusal to turn away from the suffering occurring in La Quebrada. This momentum confirms that people everywhere find these practices indefensible and are ready to seek a more compassionate standard for all living creatures.
Reached 100 supporters
January 26, 2015
15 Comments
I cant even watch the video it is to horrible. Why is this still happening in the world today???
SHUT THIS DOWN.
Animals are not food!!! This festival is twisted and evil.
How can anyone be so sick in the head to do this to poor innocent animals? This makes me sick to my stomach.
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY VILE. STOP THE KILLING NOW.
Please just stop it. They are pets and they deserve to be loved not tortured like this.
Disgusting.
DISGUSTING MOST BE STOP!!!
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I cant even watch the video it is to horrible. Why is this still happening in the world today???