ATTENTION: If you are a Barrie resident please sign the petition following this link below, as it will be the one used to encourage the bylaw to be passed in Barrie!

http://www.gopetition.com/online/28078.html


Wild animals are still used in circuses and traveling shows across North America. Most are shunted from town to town with no opportunity to live according to their natural biology and behaviour. They endure severe confinement, deprivation, hardship and brutality.

Many performing wild animals are also large, potentially dangerous and perform in front of audiences with few protective measures in place. They pose a risk to themselves, their handlers, audience members and bystanders.

Many municipalities have passed by-laws that prohibit circuses with animals from performing in their communities. It is time Barrie bans inhumane entertainment as well.

We ask that a by-law be passed that prohibits circuses that involves animals from performing in Barrie, Ontario.