Why is this still a thing?

[Urge Shriners International to adopt an animal-free circus policy for local chapters!]( [The Humane Society of the United States]() [An elephant forced to perform in a circus]( {NAME}, Wild animals used in circuses spend the majority of their lives chained or confined in small cages. With all that is now known about the rich and varied lives that wild animals naturally lead, it is apparent that life in traveling shows is nothing but misery for them. Yet, many chapters of Shriners International continue to feature wild animal acts in the circuses they sponsor. [Will you urge Shriners International to adopt a humane business model and prohibit local chapters from using wild animals in their circuses?]( World renowned experts, scientists, conservationists, and animal protection organizations are in agreement that elephants and many other wild animals are highly intelligent beings who suffer greatly from inhumane training methods and constant confinement when used in traveling shows. Multiple major circuses have gone animal-free and still put on incredible shows. Simply put, animals do not exist for our entertainment. [Will you take action for animals trapped in circuses today?]( [Take Action]( Photo by mlorenzphotography/Getty Images [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [text]( [View in browser]( [Donate today to stand up for animals who need you.]( © 2024 [The Humane Society of the United States]() [1255 23rd St. NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037]() donorcare@humanesociety.org | [202-452-1100](tel:202-452-1100) This message was sent to [{EMAIL}](mailto:). [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [supporter]