The Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) Pluto TV Invitational is scheduled for February 22nd, 2022 at the Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) in Los Angeles, CA.

Rodeos glorify animal abuse. Demand the Crypto.com Arena cancel the upcoming event. LCA has emailed a coalition letter to the Arena, now we need you to sign this petition.

Currently, the L.A. City CouncilMembers have a bill in motion that would ban the use of the cruel devices that force animals to perform in rodeo events, including those used in bull riding and the upcoming PBR event. These devices include flank or bucking straps, electric prods, and fixed or sharpened spurs or rowels. 

Animals do not perform in rodeo events naturally. Rodeo animals are terrorized into performing. In bull riding for example, docile bulls are often shocked with electric prods in the holding chutes. A flank or bucking strap is cinched tightly around their waists, causing the bulls to buck unnaturally.

Video footage from a recent PBR event in Anaheim, CA, was reviewed by Dr. Peggy Larson, a Veterinarian and former bronc rider. Dr. Larson concluded, “overall, these bulls are forced to buck beyond their normal bucking patterns which makes them susceptible to injuries including broken legs”.

Los Angeles has always been a compassionate, forward-thinking city that cares deeply about the welfare of animals and laws must change to reflect the will of the public. By canceling the PBR event, the Crypto.com Arena can play an important role in standing up against institutionalized animal abuse in Los Angeles. 

Demand the Crypto.com Arena cancel the upcoming PBR event.