CALIFORNIA ABOUT TO BE MADE SAFE FROM THE SCOURGE OF CIRCUS ANIMALS

by Bob Walsh

Yes, the legislature of the formerly great state of California has taken the first step to totally outlaw the use of performing animals in circuses.

The bill, SB313, is being opposed by many animal rights and rescue organizations as it would also ban them from displaying animals in a teaching environment and would have other potentially unintended consequences.

The bill is being reworked to deal with these issues. It also specifically exempts rodeo performances.

EDITOR'S NOTE: If this bill passes and Gov. Newsom signs it into law, I may decide to up and move back to California.