Metroland, the alternative newsweekly of New York's capital region, is running a piece this week on the use of wild and exotic animals in circuses and other performances.
"The very nature of a circus generally denies animals everything that is natural to them. They spend their lives in extreme confinement. They're trained through pain and fear. There's just no way that a traveling circus can humanely provide for animals in any way," said Lisa Wathne, captive-exotic-animal specialist for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.PETA isn't the only organization raising red flags about the use of wild and exotic animals for entertainment. In addition to state organizations such as Animal Advocates of Western New York and the League of Humane Voters of New York City, several national organizations echo and reassert PETA's position.
Read the rest of Nicole Klaas' article online here.
Comments (2)
I don't ever associate myself with PETA, due to their childish antics. Thank goodness for these other organizations, that fight for the rights of everyone.
Mike
Posted by Mike | September 6, 2006 4:45 PM
Posted on September 6, 2006 16:45
Do you know where I can find that actual issue? I really want to see that cover article, too! It's not on their website anymore....
Posted by Wendy | September 11, 2006 1:24 PM
Posted on September 11, 2006 13:24