Circuses

A private member’s bill to ban the use of wild animals in circuses in England has been delayed – again.

Actor Casey Affleck narrates a moving video revealing that big cats are beaten and intimidated in travelling circuses.

Thirty-six years of PETA US protests, of documenting animals left to die, beaten animals, and much more, has reduced attendance to the point of no return.

Until a ban is imposed, Britain continues to say “Roll up, roll up” to abuse.

The actor and animal rights advocate sent a message to the Prime Minister on her trip to London this week.

Djurens Rätt and PETA met MPs to hand over petitions urging the government to help wild animals who are caged, shocked, and beaten in the circus industry.

Along with other leading animal-protection groups, we’ve just written to the Prime Minister urging her to make good on David Cameron’s broken promise to ban wild-animal circuses.

We’re asking Number 10’s feline to become an official spokescat.

A new report recognises that wild animals’ welfare requirements cannot be adequately met in circuses and other travelling animal shows.

Dublin joins Limerick, Galway, and many other local authorities that have taken a stand against circuses that force animals such as elephants, tigers, and zebras to perform.