Boycott Circuses That Use Animals

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Boycott Circuses That Use Animals
A world where entertainment doesn't stray far from cruelty to animals is a battle the human race continues to fight. As we build the foundation to our lives we fail to consider the impact of these actions towards the animals involved in circuses. The treatment towards animals in the circus is unethical. Animal cruelty in the circus is seen as a norm because many are unaware that these innocent animals are subjected to cruelty for the sake of entertainment. Animals in the circus are kept in captivity violating their right to be free, they're subjected to abuse by being imprisoned and forced to perform for amusement and profit; Circus animals are protected by the Animal Welfare Act of 1966 but circuses usually pay anything to continue with the cruelty.
The Animal Welfare Act of 1966 is a federal law of the United States, signed by Lyndon B. Johnson on August 24, 1966, that regulates the treatment and welfare of animals in research and on exhibit. This law sets the standard for the minimal acceptable treatment and care of animals on exhibit, in transport, in research, and used by dealers. The law covers a wide variety of subjects, including licensing and registration by animal traders and sellers, businesses that engage in the exhibition of animals, animal dealers, animal exhibitors, animal transporters, and animal research facilities (USDA, 2014).
The Act covers specific animals such as cats, dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs, nonhuman primates, and rabbits intended for use either by exhibit or research. The Act, however, does not cover birds, farm animals, rats and mice, and cold-blooded animals. The Act requires businesses which engage in exhibition, transport, or caring of animals must be registered or...

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