Help End the Sadistic ‘Fire Bull’ Festival in Soria
Petition to: Sergio García Torres, Director General of Animal Rights
On the second weekend in November, balls of pitch (a sticky, black substance made from coal tar or petroleum) are stuck onto the horns of a bull and set on fire. The bull is then released onto the streets and can do nothing but run around in pain, often smashing into walls in an attempt to douse the fire. The agony he must endure is unimaginable. These fiery balls can remain alight for hours, burning his horns, eyes, and body and causing him tremendous stress – all while spectators cheer and run around him. This type of sadistic ritual is called toro embolado, which roughly translates as “bull with balls” (a reference to the balls of burning pitch that are stuck to his horns).
PETA is calling on Spanish authorities to put an end to this violent bull-burning festival and replace it with a new celebration that leaves animals in peace instead of flames. Please join our campaign by sending a message to Spanish officials and urge them to cancel this sadistic event permanently.
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SUPPORTER VOICES - REASONS FOR SIGNING
It's absolutely wrong, how is inflicting panic and pain entertainment? Where is you compassion? What is this teaching the future generations ? End this outdated tradition.
Christopher
0000-00-00 00:00:00
It is barbaric to treat any animal this way
sharky
0000-00-00 00:00:00
ALL animal cruelty MUST STOP! we need strict laws! Ban this barbaric cruelty immediately! 💔
Nicole
2024-11-12 21:24:58
This is disgustingly by and cruel
Alika
2024-11-12 10:56:19
I’m shocked to hear that something like this would happen in Spain which is otherwise such a forward thinking country especially when it comes to women’s rights.
Maya
0000-00-00 00:00:00
There is nothing to celebrate in torturing the innocent. We need to be the voice to the voiceless.
Abigail
2024-11-10 10:08:37
Humankind, should be better than this.
Val
0000-00-00 00:00:00
How many more sick people in the world
Julie
0000-00-00 00:00:00
It is so cruel it is distressing to see . It is unbelievable how some humans can be so desensed to enjoy witnessing such trauma. 🙏 PLEASE STOP THIS
Josie
0000-00-00 00:00:00
It is archaic, horrific, senseless cruelty.
Jane Vivien
2024-10-24 17:08:29
THIS IS TOTALLY DISGUSTING AND NO NEED FOR THIS CRUELTY. BAN IT IMMEDIATELY!!
Pam
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Is there no depth to the insane cruelty of humans? Hell awaits those who think this is OK
Christine
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Unnecessary violence
Donna
0000-00-00 00:00:00
How could I not? The insane pain and terror imposed on these beasts for someone’s gun is beyond diabolically evil. 😭🇦🇺😡
Pepita
0000-00-00 00:00:00
humanity is sick
Felipe
0000-00-00 00:00:00
This is absolutely disgusting
Valina
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Caring Human beings should not tolerate such cruelty.
Maria
2024-07-26 21:39:05
I can't believe countries still allow this level of cruelty
Caroline
2024-07-05 18:37:26
Stop cruelty towards Animals.They deserve to live and be loved. NO to sadism towards Animals!
Oksana
2024-07-03 21:37:03