Very good news!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/nation...y.html?hpid=z5
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03-05-2015 #1
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Ringling Bros. will phase out their elephant circus acts
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03-05-2015 #2
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Yes good news. I last went to circus in the early 90s (I was 14) but then I started having conscious thoughts about the elephants and have had no desire to take my kids.
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I'm happy with the start.
Do they still have tigers? (Or is that not really a problem as much as the elephants?)
Thankfully we have avoided the circus so far but I would have had a hard time saying no if my kids had actually asked. I remember going to the circus as a kid - elephants and all- and loved it.Last edited by AngB; 03-05-2015 at 01:12 PM.
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I am glad to hear that. Considering how long the elephant act is (very short) it's not worth what the animals have to go through. I am wondering about tigers though. They also shouldn't be circus animals.
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03-05-2015 #5
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Very good news! I have explained to DS why we will not see this type of circus even though his friends go. Glad Ringling Brothers is finally doing the right thing.
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Good, I am glad to hear it. I hope they give their elephants a happy retirement.....
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I was wondering about this, too. Elephants seems to get most of the attention, so maybe the tiger training is OK?
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Really good thing to happen. I watched the movie Water for Elephants on netflix a few weeks ago and cringed during some scenes.
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Great news IMO, I refused to go to see a circus since I learned about this in high school. My dd understands why.
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It's great news, but they need to stop using any animals in their shows before I take my kids to see the show.
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