On March 18th at 12pm, the League of Humane Voters of New York City (LOHV-NYC) will hold a major press conference outside of Madison Square Garden, urging the City Council to pass Council Member Rosie Mendez's Intro 389! Intro 389 would end the use of elephants and other wild animals by the circus.Former Ringling Bros. Circus employee Tom Rider (right) will be joining us at the press conference to speak about the cruelty that he witnessed first hand. We'll also be joined by representatives of the Humane Society of the United States, In Defense of Animals and other supportive animal protection organizations.
Over the past 2 years, LOHV-NYC has been educating the City Council about the plight of wild animals in the circus. Our work is paying off! Intro 389 is now a bi-partisan effort sponsored by 21 members of the 51-member Council. We're only 5 members shy of a majority of support... but we need to show that there is massive public support for this bill. Please join us at the press conference! Your attendance is crucial!
What: Press Conference in Support of Intro 389
When: Tuesday, March 18th at 12pm
Where: Madison Square Garden (33rd St. and 7th Ave., near Borders bookstore)
Why: Because Wild Animals Are Not Performers!
Mark Your Calendar! On March 20th, the day of Ringling Bros. opening show, please also call your Council Member and urge them to support Intro 389, the bill to ban the use of wild animals in circuses. Call LOHV-NYC at (212) 889-0303 if you need your Council Member's contact information.