Another city, another ban on live animal circuses. For the first time in ages, I'm actually proud to hail from Windsor Ontario and this is because of the city's decision to ban live animal circuses. This was originally attempted in the early 2000's but was met with many stipulations and legalities that prevented the ban. With a shifting attitude towards animal performances, it was only a matter of time before we jumped on board and banned the circus. This is especially true when you consider Cirque Du Soleil is extremely successful without the use of any animal performers. What shocked me upon reading the original article posted by the Windsor Star was that there are still so many people who oppose the ban. So many people who have no problem paying for animal torture. So many people who have no regard for animals or their rights. It's appalling to think that there are still so many people who can't seem to look at the bigger picture.
Such is not the case with wild animals in the circus. They have NO loving home, they are NOT rewarded for their performances, and they spend half of their lives in cages travelling from city to city to perform night after night. The comparison is lackluster and frankly, a desperate attempt to stir up drama.
At the end of the day, these animals have no choices. They have no say in the way that they are treated, no say in how their living conditions must be, and absolutely no activities that are true to their wild nature. An elephant would never be caught dead doing tricks in the wild. Tigers and lions DON'T jump through hoops of fire in the wild. See the point? The circus is outdated and built on the torture of stunningly beautiful wild animals. There's absolutely no reason why these circuses are still operating and it's time for the entire world to ban them. Let these animals live out the rest of their lives in a sanctuary free from performances, torture, and confined spaces. Let them spend the rest of their lives doing what they should have been doing all along, being wild and free. What are your thoughts on circuses using wild animals? Outdated or a ok in your books? Comment below or FB / TWEET me! HAPPY VEG
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