Great article here about the steer tailing issue October 30, 2025
DeKalb County administrator issued rodeo permit to man who pleaded guilty to animal abuse: Records
“I permitted an event to an animal abuser. I did,” interim DeKalb County Administrator Derek Hiland said of an Aug. 2 rodeo in Kirkland.
The following animal protection organizations have signed on to SHARK's coalition urging Governor Pritzker to meet with us, endorse SB 45, and finally enforce Illinois' Humane Care for Animals Act.
Animal Protection Affiliates
Animal Protection League of New Jersey
AnimalsAsia
Ban Horse Carriages Dallas (BHCD)
Ban Horse Carriages Philadelphia (BHCP)
Bonafied Rescue
Cats in Action
Center For Ethical Science (CFES)
Chicago Alliance for Animals (CAA)
Christian Animal Rights Association
Compassion Works International
Crate Free USA
Dane4Dogs
Daniela Castillo, DVM, MS
Dolly's Dream Home Rescue
Dumped Bunny
Florida Animal Advocates
Free from Harm
Georgia's Place Bird Sanctuary
Happy at Home Veterinary Care LLC
Heartland Animal Shelter
Horseracing Wrongs
Humane Action Pennsylvania
Humane Farming Association
In Defense of Animals (IDA)
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
League of Humane Voters of New Jersey
Lucy's Edmonton Advocates' Project
McPherson League of Animal Activists (MLAA)
Nicole Gianni, DVM
Oaken Acres Wildlife Center
Partnership to Ban Horse Carriages Worldwide
Peggy W. Larson, DVM
Rebecca Feiring, DVM
Revolution Philadelphia
Save Arlington Wildlife
Stardust Animal Sanctuary
Tracy Doherty, DMV
UnchainedTV
Vegan Street
Vintech Systems, Inc
Voters For Animal Rights
Western Massachusetts Animal Rights Advocates (WMARA)
Great story from WQAD News 8 on August 12, 2025.
Advocates say Illinois is not enforcing animal welfare law, citing numerous cases at rodeo events
Click here to see which IL Senators have sponsored SB45 - a bill to ban steer tailing.
Update 7-16-2025! Ogle County has released a statement regarding the animal cruelty taking place under their watch. Several Ogle County residents also released a statement rebutting everyone of Ogle County's claims. You can read them both below. The Ogle County statement was originally published on June 26, 2025 in the Ogle County Life.
Ogle County Releases Letter Addressing Claims of Permitting Animal Cruelty
Ogle County Resident's Response to Chairman Bruce Larson's Letter
Contact JB Pritzker
Please contact Governor JB Pritzker and ask him to put an end to the cruelty of steer tailing in Illinois.
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