After hearing from PETA that circuses tear baby animals away from their mothers, confine them to cages, shackle them with chains, and subject them to violent training sessions, Central Michigan University committed to not hosting any more circuses with animals! The university hosted Jordan World Circus for the last time earlier this month at its Finch Fieldhouse, prompting protests from concerned students. This is yet another sign that Jordan World and all other circuses need to stop using animals if they plan to stay afloat.
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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE
— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind