Four Reasons Why I Won't Take My Kids to the Circus

M.. commented:

7-30-2011 1:26 AM

The circus with " performing " animals is passe! Today, we have fantastic acts and displays of entertainment by Cirq du Soleil etc.This is far more entertaining and fun to watch, than animal tricks learned through hardship and deprivation.
Priscilla Larios commented:

7-28-2011 6:17 AM

When you know better, you do better... So people reading this...you know better now... Plz do not participate in attending ANY circus that have animals ! Plz !
eddy commented:

7-16-2011 6:26 PM

We have enough proof that circusses without animals can be incredibly entertaining, fun and impressive. Cirque du Soleil must be one of the most succesfull circus "acts" ever. Not a single animal is involved in their acts....must I say more? I simply do not understand the sub-humans who think animal tricks are fun and great entertainment. Move on people....use your brain and show your children the real thing. Take them on a whale watching tour, go visit and volunteer in a wild life rescue center, show them an Animal Planet documentary, and for those fortunate ones ...safe up to take them to see the "real" thing...from a distance without hurting, harming or interfering..... Isn't that the most beautifull gift you can give your child??
Maggie commented:

7-15-2011 9:54 AM

Education is the key. People need to be educated on why the The Tennesse Sanctuary exists, why PAWs in Galt, CA exists. These places exist because of the circus and zoos. Each precious animal has the same story, and we society continue with the same pattern. Can someone please tell me if the Asian/Afican elephant is an endangered species, why does the USDA allow the elephants to be part of that enviroment. Humilated, beaten , chained up, poked pronged, for public amusement, Why can someone please answer this. The whole situation is sickening and the USDA should stand up and enforce and up date their law. These cruelty circus acts do not belong in modern day society.
Shelley-Sue commented:

7-14-2011 5:32 PM

Circuses are cruel to animals! I no longer go to circuses because of this.
Patty commented:

7-13-2011 3:40 PM

FABULOUS Article and wish I had copies of it for last weekends circus that I leafletted. What i saw hrs. BEFORE the circus would make you cry too, besides what we already know. PLEASE EDUCATE EVERYONE u can about circuses! Thank you and Blessings, Patty Bowers
Ashley commented:

7-11-2011 8:32 AM

Great article, and so true. Every circus would be better off if they cut out the animal acts. I was taken to the circus when I was a kid, and I was excited to see the animals because I have always loved animals, but I did not like what was being done to them. I remember that I found the elephant and big cat acts to be boring, forced and abnoxious. I felt sad for the animals and hated the trainers. The parts of the circus that I really enjoyed and still remember were the trapeze artists and the ridiculous pair of french clowns who were all talented and did not involve any animals at all.
Little Mimi commented:

7-8-2011 2:04 PM

Brilliant. This could not be said any better than the way it has. Besides this individuals support to end animal cruelty, they also focussed on how they want their children to grow and see our world thru the eyes of animals. Giving them respect, speaking out for animal rights, ending cruelty. Our children will grow with kindness, love and never cruelty. Not only do the elephants, lions, tigers and all other animals in the circus thank you, so do I.
hotzula commented:

7-8-2011 1:20 PM

Reason 1: animal cruelty makes me cry Reason 2: I'm afraid of clowns
samie commented:

11-30-2010 11:23 PM

lets stop this maddness