PETA Feathers Ruffled Over Pigeon Show
NEW YORK — An animal rights group wants New York prosecutors to investigate boxing legend Mike Tyson’s upcoming reality television show about pigeon racing.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says the Brooklyn-based show is cruel to animals and its races could involve illegal gambling.
The show will follow Tyson as he competes in pigeon races. The former world heavyweight champion has raised pigeons all his life but is a racing rookie.
The show airs next year on Animal Planet. A spokeswoman says there have never been plans for wagering on the races. She says the pigeons will be “cherished and respected by their owners,” including Tyson.
PETA sent a letter dated March 18 to the Brooklyn district attorney’s office requesting an investigation.
District attorney spokesman Jonah Bruno says the office is looking into the allegations.
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PETA Feathers Ruffled Over Pigeon Show
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They don’t attack cruelty any more only where they think they can win but i know they kill more animals all over the world in there shelters its time to turn the tables on them and in some countries they have been told we are not helping you but they have big money backing them and these people never see there bad side and i think its time we show there backers who they really are how we do this i think pigeon fanciers as a whole have to have a fund and start attacking them but i’m not sure how to go about it i’m not a lawyer but sitting back and saying nothing is not working any more Brad.