Anheuser-Busch Denounces Snapperfest
The world was shocked just prior to August 20 when it was revealed that Indiana’s Campshore Campgrounds hosts an annual Turtle Torture-fest. The World Animal Awareness Society (WA2S.org) filmed just outside the event, capturing a Budweiser/Snapperfest banner in their lens. By all appearances, it would seem that Anheuser-Busch supported the sadistic circus, when in fact they did not and they do not! I was more than pleased to discover the following statement, concerning Snapperfest, on their Facebook page:
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We were not aware of this event before seeing your wall post and looked into the matter to learn more. Neither Anheuser-Busch nor our local independent wholesaler is a sponsor of Snapperfest. The Budweiser banner was brought to the event by a local retailer, without our knowledge. Anheuser-Busch does not support the activities at the event. For more than a century, we have prided ourselves on our reputation for treating animals with respect – from animal protection to animal rescue and rehabilitation to wildlife habitat preservation.
So, who is responsible for the banner of abuse? Who is this local retailer that would delight in profiting from the debasement of helpless creatures? Who would, so defiantly, attempt to bring shame upon the King of Beers? We shall soon find out!
- Visit Anheuser-Busch on Facebook
- Indiana Turtle Torture Takes Place Despite Protests from Activists Worldwide (The Examiner)
- Snapperfest – What Are They Really Hiding?
- World Animal Awareness Society (WA2S)
- Stop Snapperfest – petition at Change.org created by a 16-year old activist!
- Stop Snapperfest! – online event
- URGENT! Turtle Torture Event Scheduled!
- Wild Caught Turtles Tortured to Death
- Terrapin Torture in the Midwest
- List of Snapperfest Videos (YouTube)
“We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures. And nonhuman animals experience pain sensations just like we do. They too are strong, intelligent, industrious, mobile, and evolutional. They too are capable of growth and adaptation. Like us, firsthand foremost, they are earthlings. And like us, they are surviving. Like us they also seek their own comfort rather than discomfort. And like us they express degrees of emotion. In short like us, they are alive.”– Joaquin Phoenix | quote from EARTHLINGS
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- Stop Snapperfest (legalaction4animalrights.net)
- Snapperfest – What Are They Really Hiding? (holisecleveland.wordpress.com)
- Budweiser Proudly Supports #Snapperfest (holisecleveland.wordpress.com)
Anheuser Busch sold SeaWorld to the Blackstone Group…about a year ago..hmmm? They treat animals with respect? Ok so what they did to Tilly prior to this was ok? Lost something in their translation. Maybe we can bring this to their attention, seems they forgot about how they once owned $ewerWorld. Thanks Holise as always…You rock Dude!!
They were at least smart enough to dump a business that would soon be obsolete. Of course, that doesn’t say much for the Blackstone Group. Anyone who owns stock in them should get out while they can.
First off, while the Postal Address says Aurora, the place is actually about 2 or 3 miles north of Rising Sun, which is where (unfortunately) I went to middle and high school that. Considering a lot of the people there, that they would celebrate something disgusting like this is not of any surprise to me. As for the banner, first places I would inquire are the Shell and BP gas stations and Baker’s liquor, and possibly the IGA. Those are the only carryout alcohol places in the town, so that would be my first guesses. Of course if it was a restaurant or brought in from Aurora, then it gets a bit more complicated. Hope this may help, and let’s get rid of this garbage!!
Thanks a ton for the info!
yeah dude….you do rock! thanks for all your selfless work standing up for all living creatures,our ocean and for being the inspiration for loads of people, they look at you and realise.. its not so difficult to be responsible planet guardians……theres no way this turtle torture festival can go on Im sure of it! ,thanks to efforts like yours xxxwhale hugs
You are so right! It’s not so difficult. Thank you for your kind words.
“If you make your best effort to be kinder, nurture compassion, make the world a better place, then you can say ‘At least I’ve done my best’.” – Dalai Lama
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