No wonder we protest at rodeos!

Please boycott these cowardly shows. Don't fund this terrifying and brutal animal abuse disguised as 'entertainment'.

This footage was taken at the Whangarei rodeo two weeks ago while we joined a peaceful demonstration outside the arena.

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UPDATE FOR NED & SOOTY!

Ned and Sooty are safe!

As I type, they are having thorough vet checks and dental treatments before going into foster care with a wonderful soul named Billie.

Huge thanks to our supporters for your concern, networking and offers of help. We will be in touch with those of you who are able to foster future cats for us and anyone who may like to adopt these lovely boys together.

Fosterers are animal life-savers, so please contact us if you would like to help in this way. E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Urgent foster or retirement home needed in Auckland for two senior cats. Do you have a spare room to save their lives?

15-year-old bonded friends Sooty and Ned were dropped at a vet clinic for lethal injections and need immediate shelter. We are full to capacity but are desperate to help them by tomorrow.

These boys have never been separated, are neutered and very affectionate. The vet says they are in good health – and has offered to give them each a free dental if we're able to save them.

We couldn’t bear for them to be killed – they may have five or more years ahead of them yet. They are looking for a loving retirement home or temporary fosterer.

Do you have space to adopt or to foster Ned and Sooty? Please quickly contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

UPDATE: Ned and Sooty have been saved! :) Please contact us if you are able to offer them a permanent home or to foster other animals for us.

Animal Re-homing joined Direct Animal Action and Whangarei locals to peacefully protest the Mid Northern Rodeo and urge the public to boycott the event.

Thank you to everyone who supported this peaceful vigil to raise public awareness of the brutality of rodeo.