PETA urges Tulsa's Oktoberfest to replace Dachshund Dash with a shelter dog adoption event, citing health risks for the breed.

PETA has urged Tulsa's Oktoberfest to replace its Dachshund Dash with an adoption event for local shelter dogs. The organization argues that the races promote an inaccurate celebration of dachshunds' deformities, which can lead to serious health issues. Dachshunds, bred with long spines and short legs, face increased risks of joint problems. PETA's concerns echo recent legislative proposals in Germany to ban breeding dogs with similar skeletal anomalies.

September 07, 2024
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