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]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:35:17 UTC 24537490 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24472536?utm_medium=rss Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:43:47 UTC 24472536 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24441189?utm_medium=rss Fri, 22 Sep 2023 01:43:11 UTC 24441189 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24429637?utm_medium=rss Stop this abuse

]]> Tue, 1 Aug 2023 09:36:28 UTC 24429637 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24420070?utm_medium=rss Please stop the use of animals in circuses.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:35:47 UTC 24420070 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24272724?utm_medium=rss Modern day slavery

]]> Mon, 16 May 2022 07:13:40 UTC 24272724 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24213825?utm_medium=rss Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:03:08 UTC 24213825 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24200256?utm_medium=rss Animals don't only feel physical pain but emotional pain too, the cruel abuse and mistreatment these captive animals is beyond unfair and there needs to be a change

]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 03:56:12 UTC 24200256 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24197218?utm_medium=rss Anyone even patronizing circuses should likewise be held accountable in the same way that Johns are accountable and prosecuted for patronizing a prostitute.

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2021 04:46:55 UTC 24197218 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24186875?utm_medium=rss Hope:)

]]> Sun, 3 Oct 2021 09:56:02 UTC 24186875 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24182415?utm_medium=rss Sat, 25 Sep 2021 04:23:59 UTC 24182415 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24181895?utm_medium=rss Fri, 24 Sep 2021 06:03:48 UTC 24181895 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24180727?utm_medium=rss Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:42:58 UTC 24180727 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24179746?utm_medium=rss STOP THE ANIMAL ABUSE ON THE CIRCUS!!!!!!!

]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2021 07:22:45 UTC 24179746 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24164374?utm_medium=rss Mon, 6 Sep 2021 04:12:46 UTC 24164374 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/24157241?utm_medium=rss I am very disturbed by what I saw this past Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Florida. Loomis Bros. Circus - They had 3 tigers, 2 of them panted the whole time they were in the ring, One of the Tigers absolutely refused to "Perform", The man that was in the ring with them, the so called "Animal Trainer" was trying to make the tiger get off of this stool, this tiger was growling and swatting at the pole this man had trying to make the tiger move, this tiger absolutely refused to move. Mr. Loomis (the Ringer Master) got behind the tiger on the outside of the cage and was pushing and prodding trying to make this tiger move. So, they turned the lights off on the tigers, you could still kind of see what was going on, I am not sure how the tiger got there, but then the tiger was under the stool that he had been sitting on and the man that was inside the cage with the tigers, knocked over the stool to scare the tiger back into his cage.
This has upset me so much, you could tell that this poor tiger was very stressed, something needs to be done to get these beautiful animals out of the hand of these people of Loomis Brothers Circus.
Also, they had two elephants, which personally I feel need to be out of their hands as well, because these tiger showed signs of abuse, I'm sure the elephants get hit if they do not perform.

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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2019 03:52:03 UTC 23255082 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/23240750?utm_medium=rss Animal Suffering
Exotic animals in circuses are routinely subjected to months on the road confined in small, barren cages. These animals are forced to live in enclosures denying them every opportunity to express their natural behaviour and their training is often based on fear and punishment as revealed by numerous undercover investigations. As circuses play no meaningful role in education or conservation, the lifelong suffering of these animals continues only for the sake of a few minutes of entertainment.
Circuses defend the use of exotic animals by claiming the animals are loved and well cared for. But, adding to an overwhelming body of evidence, the 2009 scientific review 'Are wild animals suited to a travelling circus life?' by the University of Bristol in the UK confirms that it is impossible to satisfy the behavioural and welfare needs of exotic animals in travelling circuses. The scientists conclude that "the species of non-domesticated animals commonly kept in circuses appear the least suited to a circus life."
Living conditions in circuses cause severe stress and frustration to non-domesticated animals, leading to abnormal behaviour (stereotypies) such as pacing by big cats, head bobbing by elephants or mouthing cage bars. These behaviours are scientifically acknowledged as indicators of an impaired welfare due to the inability to cope with unsuitable living conditions.
Legislation
Around the world, the plight of animals in circuses is increasingly heard. National, regional and local governments in at least 30 countries have already banned the use of exotic or all animals in circuses. But the Australian Federal and State Government policies are failing these animals.
The requirements in the — mostly voluntary — guidelines for the keeping of animals in circuses in Australia are far below what is generally required for the same species kept in zoos and are totally inadequate to protect their welfare. Thankfully an increasing number of Australian councils are taking an ethical stance by adopting a ban on exotic animal circuses on council land.
The Future of Circus
As Cirque du Soleil, Circus Oz and many other popular circuses have shown, the success and economic viability of the circus does not require the use of any animal. In fact, exotic animals were not even part of the original circus concept — they were introduced in a much later stage. Eliminating animal exploitation in circuses simply means an increase in human performers, not an end to the tradition of circuses.
Animals Australia's position
For Animals Australia entertainment stops where animal suffering begins. Circuses can not recreate a natural environment nor can animals in circuses perform much natural behaviour. A non-domesticated animal’s life is consequently impoverished and the keeping of exotic animals in circuses should therefore be banned. The animals currently being kept by circuses need to be re-homed in a quality sanctuary or zoo.

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]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2019 06:20:07 UTC 23123242 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/23085150?utm_medium=rss Fri, 31 May 2019 12:57:25 UTC 23085150 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/23085027?utm_medium=rss Fri, 31 May 2019 09:47:02 UTC 23085027 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/23082872?utm_medium=rss Wed, 29 May 2019 04:32:25 UTC 23082872 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/23082608?utm_medium=rss Tue, 28 May 2019 08:49:47 UTC 23082608 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/23015596?utm_medium=rss Please, please, PLEASE let these animals live out their lives in a sanctuary. Barnum stopped it
You can too. Maybe chain yourself up for a month. See how it feels. PLEASE STOP. If the families at your shows saw behind the scenes, you'd be done.

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:19:58 UTC 23015596 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22885049?utm_medium=rss Shame on you Elephant Abusers itll catch up

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:30:58 UTC 22885049 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22882829?utm_medium=rss Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:01:09 UTC 22882829 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22831649?utm_medium=rss Fri, 15 Feb 2019 07:31:30 UTC 22831649 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22728206?utm_medium=rss Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:24:40 UTC 22728206 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22695026?utm_medium=rss Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:09:11 UTC 22695026 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22691922?utm_medium=rss Sun, 13 Jan 2019 12:30:12 UTC 22691922 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22678100?utm_medium=rss Fri, 4 Jan 2019 02:24:59 UTC 22678100 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22292693?utm_medium=rss Sun, 22 Jul 2018 01:55:57 UTC 22292693 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22285548?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Jul 2018 02:39:17 UTC 22285548 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22285449?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:41:14 UTC 22285449 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22279115?utm_medium=rss Please have mercy on the animals thank you

]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2018 10:30:48 UTC 22279115 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22151907?utm_medium=rss Stop Using Animals in Circuses!!!

]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2018 08:54:49 UTC 22151907 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22121660?utm_medium=rss Sat, 7 Apr 2018 03:50:07 UTC 22121660 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22070016?utm_medium=rss Sat, 3 Mar 2018 07:51:01 UTC 22070016 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22055073?utm_medium=rss We are in the 21st Century, and animals being abused and exploited in circuses does not belong here now or ever

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:45:07 UTC 22055073 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22055009?utm_medium=rss Animals entertaining humans is out of date.People would rather see humans doing things or fun games for the kids to play.Evolve with us get away from animal abuse.

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:23:56 UTC 22055009 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22054971?utm_medium=rss Elephants don't belong in a circus

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:49:58 UTC 22054971 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22054902?utm_medium=rss #BeKindToElephants Animals have no place in the circus. There are many wonderful family entertainment venues that are animal free these days. Please learn the truth behind the "training" #DontBuyATicket

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:52:19 UTC 22054902 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22050213?utm_medium=rss Mon, 19 Feb 2018 09:31:45 UTC 22050213 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/22044575?utm_medium=rss Its time for man(KIND) to evolve beyond kidnapping, enslaving, abusive violence, primitive barbarism and sociopathic behavior or GO TO JAIL as they are a danger to civilized society.
Evidence supports a direct link between animal cruelty and violence against humans.
“This extremely violent and depraved act of animal cruelty is particularly disturbing, not only because of the unimaginable suffering animals are forced to endure, but also because of the implications such cruelty hold for the safety of the community at large.” Peter Wood.
“Animal cruelty is not a harmless venting of emotion in a healthy individual; this is a warning sign that this individual is not mentally healthy and needs some sort of intervention. Abusing animals does not dissipate these violent emotions, it may fuel them.” Allen Brantley, FBI Supervisory Special Agent.
FBI’s “homicidal triad” has been established as a reliable key to future dangerousness to humans: 1) Animal Abuse, 2) Firestarting, 3) Bedwetting.
Those who harm humans almost always also harmed animals.
Harming/murdering helpless animals are where serial rapists and killers get their start.
John Douglas, FBI PROFILER, shares how he's seen how animal cruelty is a major red flag for future crimes of horrific natures.
https://soundcloud.com/ospca/john-douglas-fbi-profiler-part-1-ontario-spca-animals-voice-pawdcast-season-4-episode-16
Violence begets violence.
This is horrific torture, suffering, neglect and disregard for any basic needs of these animals, of which, clearly trapped/enslaved, they are dependent upon.
Humans, believing to be “evolved” and of superior intellect, must use their superior intellect to research “cruelty free” options to "entertain" themsleves.
https://www.facebook.com/518530698212679/videos/1114708401928236/
https://www.facebook.com/OficialIncrivelmente/videos/584926211710451/
https://www.facebook.com/JapanNetChannel/videos/1275707649188226/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wBJPKiaxyg
circus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x3k45sZl3g
Someone, with ANY intelligence, can solve and resolve this for a humane outcome that is non-exploitative, compassionate and benefic for animals. Humans with allegedly “superior intellect ” should use their “superior minds” to find suitable options/solutions to match their “superior intellect,” rather than, as sociopaths, kidnap, enslave, exploit, abuse, torture (and murder) innocent animals.
No animal should ever be neglected, endangered, kidnapped, enslaved, exploited, abused, tortured and/or murdered nor denigrated to satisfy the selfish ignorant whims and needs of humans: not for GREED, make room for cattle/crops for cattle, entertainment, sport, customs/traditions, remedies, religion, food, fur/any body parts, soulless science, culls, sexual rush, or sadistic “hunting” murder. ANIMAL ABUSER’S FINES CAN PAY: Those who endanger, destroy their home/habitat, disregard, displace, kidnap, exploit, imprison, neglect, disrespect, abuse, molest, torture, and/or murder animals must be imprisoned and/or pay for their psychiatric management (castrate rapists) and placed on an animal abuser registry. ANIMAL ABUSER’S FINES CAN PAY/or do LABOR: to build/support animal shelters/sanctuaries/relocation programs. Pay for/or do labor to: protected reserves, conserved areas, wild life crossings/bridges, fencing, cleaning up ocean/waterways, etc. Pay for spay/neuter/birth control programs. Pay for & install billboards, bus signs, street signs, post posters, wear sandwich board signs, pass out flyers, etc., for ANIMAL PROTECTION & CRUELTY FREE AWARENESS & EDUCATION. Pay for teaching/lecturing ANIMAL COMPASSION. PAY rescue groups for vehicles, gas, food, vet care, etc. Pay to release animals from labs, puppy mills, kill shelters, factory farms, fur farms, horse/dog/cat meat facilities, canned hunting, dog/cock/bull fighting, circus,etc. Pay to stop poaching/culls, etc. Pay for food, vet care, foster care/adoption, training for cadaver search/drug sniffing, emotional assistance/support animals, training animals for adoption to people with depression, autistic children, seniors with dementia, introverted teenagers, post traumatic stress disorder, or people with chronic or terminal illness.
Humans are called to be compassionate caregivers, protectors and stewards of our planet and its beings. Helping not harming. To create an environment where all beings are treated with respect and compassion. Never to die needlessly or cruelly. These vulnerable, innocent beings have the right to live “cruelty-free” in peace.
“We must remember in our dealings with animals that they are a SACRED TRUST to us. They cannot speak for themselves.” Harriet Beecher Stowe.
“Every worm, every insect, every animal is working for the ecological well-being of the planet. Only we humans, who claim to be the most intelligent species here, are not doing that.” Sadhguru

]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:41:08 UTC 22044575 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21971584?utm_medium=rss Fri, 5 Jan 2018 08:42:53 UTC 21971584 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21966944?utm_medium=rss Wed, 3 Jan 2018 05:58:39 UTC 21966944 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21742955?utm_medium=rss Fri, 27 Oct 2017 08:39:42 UTC 21742955 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21656253?utm_medium=rss Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:45:06 UTC 21656253 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21656239?utm_medium=rss Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:38:45 UTC 21656239 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21621773?utm_medium=rss Thu, 31 Aug 2017 02:55:40 UTC 21621773 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21617732?utm_medium=rss stop all circuses in world who used animals for show.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:29:09 UTC 21617732 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21612156?utm_medium=rss Tue, 29 Aug 2017 06:57:04 UTC 21612156 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21611935?utm_medium=rss So sad. So Senseless. So cruel. So heartless. So shameful. Needs to stop. Elephants were not put upon this earth to be treated this way. They were not intended to do tricks, join the circus, be abuses, live in chains and shackles, live in confinement or deprivation, or be beaten into submission. They are intelligent, sentient beings that happen to be on the verge of extinction, and not to be treated like this.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:02:34 UTC 21611935 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21611029?utm_medium=rss Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:37:12 UTC 21611029 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21609951?utm_medium=rss Mon, 28 Aug 2017 09:35:46 UTC 21609951 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21609717?utm_medium=rss Mon, 28 Aug 2017 07:06:06 UTC 21609717 https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21609708?utm_medium=rss How can cruelty and abuse become entertainment. Animals are living creatures treat them with love and respect.

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