‘Elephant Apology’ Tracks Abus...
No circus is a good circus if elephants are part of the show, says a bluntly effective new HBO documentary.
read moreNighttime circus parade –...
By 8:15 p.m., hundreds had gathered along Sixth Avenue NW. For her fascination, Shannon Abbott felt a little guilty. She’s a 25-year-old legislative analyst, visiting her sister. She has heard allegations of bad treatment of circus elephants, which led to an animal-cruelty lawsuit that was recently settled for $270,000.
read moreRingling Bros Circus Uses Bull...
Circuses say the tools are necessary for the safe handling of elephants, but critics say bullhooks are harmful to the animals.
read moreADI: Elephant Collapses at Bar...
"USDA inspectors had cited Ringling Bros. in Colorado Springs for not properly treating Sarah, this same 54-year old Asian elephant who is suffering from a chronic condition with pus-like discharge in her urine. "
read moreFlorida city bans bullhooks in...
PETA has sent Compassionate Legislator Awards to members of the Margate, Florida, City Commission for unanimously voting to ban bullhooks, electric prods, and other cruel devices specifically designed to inflict pain on animals.
read moreIDA – New Hope for Nosey...
Following many complaints by IDA over the past several years regarding Nosey, the USDA has filed a Complaint against Nosey’s exhibitor Hugo Liebel alleging numerous willful violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
read moreGood News For Elephants In Cir...
IDA - In Defense of Animals has good news about elephants in circuses!
read moreRingling Bros. Circus Hit with...
Ringling Bros pays largest fine in history of Animal Welfare Act violations.
read moreRingling Arrives In San Jose-B...
Ringling Arrives In San Jose-Brings Trademark Deprivation and Misery – YouTube. August...
read morePetition for Anne at Longleat
Please sign the petition for Anne, the circus elephant retired to Longleat.
read moreThis flawed decision must be r...
Last week the Government reiterated its plans not to introduce a ban on wild animals in circuses. Its flawed decision flies in the face of expert evidence which reveals the circus industry’s daily detention, transportation, and housing of wild animals, is cruel, debilitating, and stressful.
read moreCelebrities Support Wild Anima...
Brian Blessed, the revered actor, author, and ADI Ambassador said:" Government needs to do the honorable thing and implement a ban as soon as possible to prevent further animal suffering. We have presented them with strong evidence and it is now time for them to get on with it and ban the use of wild animals in circuses – period."
read moreAnimal Defenders International...
Tim Phillips, ADI’s Campaigns Director said: “Worldwide, there is currently no system of regulation which is effective in protecting circus animals and this decision is a shameful dereliction of the government’s duty, is completely at odds with public and parliamentary will, and we are astounded that the UK Government has found such a weak excuse not to ban animals in circuses.
read moreVet wants to rehabilitate old ...
Rosie suffers from arthritis. Rather than let her live out her days moseying about in Oklahoma with a herd of 27 other elephants from the Carson and Barnes Circus, Laurita and the circus have a new idea: Send Rosie to Maine and use her as a sort of experiment in elephant physical therapy.
read moreOpening night Circus protest a...
Albany- Last night 43 animal rights activists turned out to protest the opening night performance of Ringling Bros Circus at the Times Union Center.
read moreIDA: Save Nosey from the Circu...
"IDA has filed complaint after complaint with the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), urging action to save a 29-year-old African elephant named Nosey from a miserable life with the Liebel Family Circus, but the USDA has shown no heart for Nosey and no inclination to fully enforce animal welfare law."
read moreRetired circus elephant may ma...
"Most elephants are social, so we'll get her a goat or something," Laurita said, in order to have a companion to keep her company.
read moreMpls. denies animal permit to ...
Minneapolis denies permit to Piccadilly Circus to bring its wild animals to town.
read moreLet Anne go free // UK Mail On...
Let Anne go free: Writer who first revealed the elephant’s suffering to the world begs for her release * Anne’s owners...
read more