Monthly Archives: November 2011

From Canada to California- Council Members Vote to Send Captive Elephants to Sanctuary

Friday, November 25th, 2011

CAPS was pleased to hear in recent days that three elephants currently living in a Toronto zoo will be allowed to live out their days in peace at the PAWS [...]

Is the use of domestic animals in circuses on the rise?

Friday, November 11th, 2011

CAPS has been informed that another circus could be using domestic animals within their shows.The Cirque Normandie has allegedly made the addition of horses to the show. CAPS is against [...]

Breaking News: Bobby and Moira Roberts to appear in court over alleged abuse of Anne the elephant

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Bobby and Moira Roberts will be facing charges for allegedly causing unnecessary suffering to Anne the elephant earlier this year. In March, animal lovers across the world were outraged when [...]

Defra releases review of zoo licensing system

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Defra commissioned a study to review local authorities’ implementation of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 in England and Wales. 180 local authorities are responsible for around 300 zoos throughout England [...]

It’s time to write to the Government (again!) about a wild animal circus ban

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Despite overwhelming public, political and expert support, the Government has failed to introduce a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses. Defra have announced that they will instead [...]

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