A vintage International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) ad campaign / Public Service Announcement still sends a valid message home when it comes to animal welfare and that is that wild animal products or any parts of a wild animal (such as the skin or tusks of an elephant) should never be purchased by those … Continue reading »
Acknowledging the inability of a wild animal to endure the life of a traveling circus performer, constantly being hauled from town to town, French Environment Minister Barbara Pompili recently announced a gradual ban on the use of elephants (employing them & their bullhook wielding trainers) and other species of wildlife in traveling circuses in France. … Continue reading »
The Circus Cruelty Prevention Act: California State Senate Bill 313 Elephants & most other wild animals have been included in a new bill (SB313) signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to ban all but dogs, cats and horses from performing in circuses and having to endure the horrendous training that such performances entail. Facing a … Continue reading »