Rudolph wouldn't be happy with this cruelty

Reindeer are sensitive wild animals, not props to be paraded around and used for human entertainment.

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Merry Christmas , I hope you have a wonderful time. Today, I am asking you to spare a minute to take action for the reindeer who are cruelly exploited over the festive season in the UK. Care2 member Sian writes: Reindeer are semi-wild animals that are highly adapted to the arctic environment. They have very different needs to deer that are native to the UK and it is much more difficult to meet their needs, particularly when kept by non-specialists in small groups for use at festive events. This means having them in a busy environment, surrounded by crowds, noise and lights during a festive event makes it even more difficult. They get stressed easily and are very susceptible to many health and welfare problems when kept in permanent captivity in the UK, particularly in southern areas. Reindeers should be free and wild, and should live in their native environment. Sian continues: We are really concerned that every year, reindeer are used across the country at festive events and exposed to a busy environment, surrounded by crowds, noise and lights, and this can cause these semi-wild animals a great deal of stress. Please sign Sian's petition urging the UK Government Minister responsible for animal welfare to change the law, and end reindeer exploitation. Thank you,   Beth G. The Care2 Petitions Team P.S. There is simply no need to keep these animals in captivity in the UK. Sign this petition to give reindeer the Christmas present they deserve – you can speak up for their freedom.