No response so far from LaplandUK to my last e-mail so seems they are unwilling to keep the dialogue open and answer those uncomfortable questions. A real shame but I will continue to make them aware of the growing number of signatures and of the thoughts about this issue that many of your have shared in the comments.

In the meantime, please continue to share on social media and encourage friends and family to sign and do the same. If we can get to 35,000 signatures then this petition will become one of the most signed on this site and we can really start ramping the pressure up.

As I've said previously, if you have a spare 5 minutes then please contact LaplandUK direct and ask them to cease using live animals in future events and express your disappointment that they have done so this year. Their contact details are:

E-mail: enquiries@laplanduk.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaplandUK/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laplanduk/

Thank you all for your continued support - both I and the animals thank you wholeheartedly.