So yesterday I went to the Cole Brothers Circus (formerly known as the Clyde Beatty - Cole Bros. Circus) in Oceanside, NY. The show is sponsored by the Oceanside Fire Department, I believe as a fundraiser. I'll start by saying the kids loved it. But I have some concerns. First of all I saw the tigers, and there were more than 6 of them, being brought into the area in small cages. I was shocked by the size. Perhaps it's normal I don't know. Then I realized that there were dogs in the show, as well as horses, a lama, a camel, and 3 elephants. The trainers used whips during the show... haven't seen whips used on animals in YEARS! I then googled "Cole Brothers Circus animals" and found some disturbing news. The circus has been cited REPEATEDLY for violations and animal abuse.
Not sure I'll be giving my money to the Oceanside Fire Department or Cole Brothers Circus.
Very sad.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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