Using Animals for Entertainment.

Fee O'Shea
6 min readJul 3, 2023

Following on from the last article I wrote about vivisection, another area of animal welfare that is not talked about enough is the practice of using animals for entertainment.

In our modern society, entertainment has evolved to encompass many activities involving animals. However, as the vegan movement gains momentum, more individuals are questioning the ethical implications of these practices. In my opinion, animals should not be exploited or subjected to harm for the sake of human amusement. So I’m going to look at several forms of entertainment that raise concerns from a vegan perspective and explore alternative, cruelty-free options that prioritise compassion and respect for all living beings.

Horse Racing: A Strained Pursuit.

Horse racing once considered the sport of kings, has come under scrutiny for mistreating and exploiting horses. From the use of whips to the physical demands placed on these majestic creatures, horse racing raises significant concerns about animal welfare.

So far in 2023 (writing this in June), there have been 169 deaths across the race tracks in the U.S.A. Click for reasons.

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Fee O'Shea
Fee O'Shea

Written by Fee O'Shea

Gold card carrying vegan NZ author. Passionate about all critters (including humans). Can be seen advocating for the animals or speaking at events.

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