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WATCH: Jimmy the Groundhog nips at the mayor of Sun Prairie
WATCH: Jimmy the Groundhog nips at the mayor of Sun Prairie
SUN PRAIRIE (WITI) -- Sun Prairie's groundhog "Jimmy" made national news when he bit the mayor's ear Monday, February 2nd during the 67th annual Groundhog Day celebration, and now -- PETA is weighing in.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals announced on its website it has submitted a letter to Sun Prairie -- requesting future events be groundhog free, and asking that Jimmy be allowed to retire.
In a statement on its website, PETA says:
Read PETA's official position on animals used for entertainment.
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