Circus lions rescued from inhumane conditions

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Reuters

Circus lions rescued from inhumane conditions
Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:54a.m.

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Acting on a new federal law banning the use of animals in circuses in Bolivia, a group of humanitarians are rescuing lions from the circuses to be sent to a lion reserve in California.

The chief executive of Animal Defenders International (ADI), Jan Creamer told Reuters that jungle cats are held in cages too small for their large muscular bodies. The owners often aren't prepared to care for the cats when they first acquire them.

"Chiara was with circus Alegria. And as you can see how small her cage is. It's barely longer than her body, but the owner got her as a cat. What he said is that she grew up very fast. He didn't realize that she was going to grow so fast," Creamer said.

ADI worked with the government for the passage of law number 4040 which was signed by Bolivian President Evo Morales in June, 2009. It bans wild and domestic animals in travelling circuses throughout Bolivia - a first of its sort worldwide.



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[flvegan]

1. Circus' that use animals are horrible and abusive setups.

Hate them from the core of my being.

[timefortherevolution]

3. Amen. They are extremely cruel forms of entertainment.

[swilton]

2. Bravo, Bravo

For President Morales!

[happi1]

4. yay

Enjoy cali


:applause:

[wordpix]

5. "duh, I didn't realize this lion had grown"---yeah, rrrriiight

[Omaha Steve]

6. I stood with PETA in June outside the Barnum & Bailey Circus

The picture of a baby elephant in training on the sign I held up for all to see was disgusting. Kids got it. Parents didn't. My daughter Kristen won't take our granddaughter to a circus.

K&R!

OS

[Doremus]

7. Thank you Bolivia. nt