BREAKING NEWS
Massachusetts Passes Groundbreaking Law Prohibiting Circuses from Using Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, and Other Animals
In a move hailed as a major victory for animal welfare, Massachusetts has become the latest state to pass a law banning circuses from using elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wild animals. The new law, which takes effect immediately, marks a significant step forward in the fight against animal exploitation and mistreatment.
The Law:
An Act Prohibiting the Use of Wild Animals in Circuses and Traveling Shows, also known as "Charlie’s Law" after the beloved Massachusetts-based elephant named Charlie who was known for his kind treatment by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, prohibits circuses from using elephants, lions, giraffes, and other animals in performances, exhibitions, or displays.
Reasoning Behind the Law:
Proponents of the law argue that wild animals are often subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment, including confinement in small spaces, forced to perform tricks, and deprived of basic necessities such as food, water, and veterinary care. The law aims to protect animals from exploitation and mistreatment, and promote compassion and respect for all living beings.
Impact on Circuses:
The new law will have significant implications for circuses that rely on animal acts, with many likely to be forced to adapt their performances to include only human acrobats, jugglers, and other performers. While some circuses may choose to continue to use domesticated animals, such as dogs and cats, the ban on wild animals will effectively bring an end to the traditional circus act featuring exotic animals.
Reaction from Circuses:
Representatives from circuses around the country have expressed disappointment and frustration at the new law, citing the impact on their business and the lack of scientific evidence supporting the claims of animal mistreatment.
Support from Animal Welfare Groups:
On the other hand, animal welfare organizations, including the Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA, and the World Wildlife Fund, have hailed the new law as a major victory for animal welfare. "This law is a major step forward in our fight to protect animals from exploitation and mistreatment," said a spokesperson for the Humane Society of the United States. "We urge all states to follow Massachusetts’ lead and prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses and traveling shows."
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BOSTON – The use of elephants, lions, giraffes and other animals in traveling acts like circuses is now banned in Massachusetts after Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a bill prohibiting the practice.
"For years, circuses have harmed the welfare of animals for the sake of entertainment, allowing animals to suffer in poor living conditions and stressful environments," Healey, a Democrat, said in a statement.
With the new law, Massachusetts becomes the 11th state to pass restrictions on the use of wild animals in traveling exhibits and shows, according to the Humane Society of the United States.
Shows put on by the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey no longer include elephants and other live animals.
Preyel Patel, Massachusetts state director for the Humane Society, said the new law protects animals from enduring abusive training methods – including the use of bullhooks, whips and electric prods – and being forced into prolonged confinement and being hauled from city to city.
Zoo owner Tim Commerford had defended how the zoo cared for the elephants and denied claims of mistreatment, saying the elephants were like family.
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