RSPCA Cymru Urges Public To Give A Circus That Uses Wild Animals A Miss
RSPCA Cymru is calling on the public to give a circus with wild animals, now in Bargoed, a miss.
The complex needs of wild animals can never be adequately met in a circus environment with regular transport, cramped and bare temporary housing, forced training and performance all unavoidable realities for the animals.
The circus – which uses wild animals in its performances – has moved to Bargoed from Sully.
RSPCA’s senior scientific officer, specialising in circus animal welfare, Ros Clubb said: “Circuses will only continue to use wild animals if the public continue to pay to see them.
“After the circus came back to Wales this year many were shocked and appalled that such a practice still goes on in 21st century Wales, and we are urging members of the public in Bargoed to vote with their feet and give this circus that uses wild animals, a miss.
“We believe that because of their transient nature, travelling shows like this will never be able to keep any wild animals in a way that provides acceptable standards of welfare.
“The impact of circuses on animal welfare is serious and potentially debilitating for each and every animal involved. Animals are forced to endure the constant travel, cramped temporary cages, and noisy conditions of a circus.
“We have major concerns about the welfare of wild animals involved in this, or any other, travelling show, a concern that is clearly shared by a huge number of other people in Wales. For the sake of the animals, please give it a miss.”
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