By Amanda Friesen on Thursday, 28 February 2019
Category: Blog

Many Circuses Are Still Exploiting Animals—Here's How You Can Help!

As of late, there have been numerous victories for animals used in circuses: on December 14, 2018, Gov. Phil Murphy signed Nosey's Lawlegislation named after "Nosey", a 36-year-old elephant that made headlines after being rescued from the decades of horrific abuse and neglect she experienced in a traveling circusmaking New Jersey the first state to outlaw the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling acts; and just one week later, on December 21, Hawaii followed suit by becoming the second state to ban wild animal circus acts!

On February 19, 2019, the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act (S.B. 313) was introduced by Sen. Ben Hueso to prohibit the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling acts in the state of California.

Sadly, numerous circuses continue to exploit and abuse wild and domestic animals, forcing them to perform in front of audiences against their will. Along with having to partake in demeaning performances, these animals must endure a lifetime of violent training practicesincluding beatings, electrocution, and starvationand constant confinement.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

For more information on wild animals in circuses and what you can do to help please visit: www.NoCircusCruelty.com

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