International Animal Rescue is urging people to stay away from the Great British Circus during its visit to Tonbridge because it uses a variety of animals in its acts, including lions, tigers, camels and zebras.
Brutal footage was obtained during ADI's undercover investigations in Ecuador - a thug beating dogs with a metal bar; Indiano the lion living in a tiny cage, being kicked; goats and a bull being whipped; a donkey being kicked. The footage was unveiled at
While I am sure that many on Care2 have seen this site before, in light of the upcoming Beijing Olympics, I thought I would post the link again. All the sections are very informative, but please be sure to visit the zoos and entertainment animals sections
The Captive Animals' Protection Society (CAPS) was founded in 1957. Founder Irene Heaton was appalled by the suffering of animals within the entertainment industry, and campaigned tirelessly on their behalf throughout the rest of her life.
We have urged Turner Network Television (TNT) to immediately cancel Greatest Show on Earth, its upcoming series that touts a "behind-the-scenes" look at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Unfortunately, the real behind-the-scenes story is
You may be aware that my late husband, Tony Banks MP, abhorred any form of animal cruelty. This is a passion I shared - and continue to share - with Tony. As a supporter of CAPS, I know that I share this with you too.
The pictures tell the tale of a horse made to walk around an arena, first with a lion on its back; then an even larger tiger jumps on its back; and the horse then circles the arena gain. "incredibly cruel to use a herbivore... such an inhumane & psychopat
If the bill had passed, opponents said it would have effectively banned circuses in the commonwealth after 80 years of performances.
Bill supporters claimed elephants that perform in circuses have been beaten, chained and confined to dangerously small ..
Rodeo lovers scored a victory today as the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted against exploring a broad-reaching anti-animal-cruelty ordinance, which would have banned rodeos and circuses in unincorporated parts of the county.
The circus may not come to the Twin Cities for much longer if the Minneapolis City Council votes to place heavy restrictions on the shows. On Friday, the council votes on a plan to increase animal regulations at circuses.
On January 4, 2007, in Tampa, Florida, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus kicked off its 137th season launching yet another year of traveling the country with captive wild and exotic animals.
The use of animals in the circus is an unnecessary
In 2008, Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute will continue to work with concerned animal advocates across the country to bring an end to the cruelties that circus animals are forced to endure.
Caged, chained, transported across Europe. A life of restriction and brutality. All for a few minutes performing in the ring in the name of 'entertainment'. This if the reality of life for animals in circuses. Their misery for your entertainment.
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