As activists and runners, we were disappointed to learn that the Hartford Marathon Foundation has chosen to support Ringling Brother’s Circus and their use of animals through sponsorship of the Red Nose Run. The Red Nose run is a public relations event created by Ringling Brother’s Circus to promote their business and counter the increasing public concern over abuse of animals in the circus.
Many of you are likely aware of recent and extensive media attention exposing the inherent cruelty of circus animal acts. In response to increased public awareness, legislative action in numerous states has focused on the abuse endured by captive animals such as tigers and elephants. We have come to realize that the exploitation and captivity of these amazing creatures are not only inexcusable, but that such treatment reflects the most base and cruel aspects of human conduct.
The wonder and awe with which we view these creatures come from the recognition that they are complex animals with desires and joys of their own. Elephants, like humans, are intelligent and social creatures that live their lives traveling in family groups. The ‘use’ of these animals for petty display and entertainment robs them of their natural existence and robs the children who view them of the notions of respect and compassion that we strive to instill. To date more than sixty municipalities in the US and Canada have banned circus animal acts.
Surely, there are more humane and educational opportunities for HMF to pursue as fundraisers for local groups and organizations. In a letter dated April 15th, 2008, we requested a meeting with HMF board members to express our concerns and offer detailed information regarding Ringling, its practices, and the lives of animals used for entertainment purposes.
We hope that HMF will grant our request.
Please take a few minutes of your time to contact Hartford Marathon Foundation and ask its board members to end sponsorship of the Red Nose Run and their support of animal exploitation.
the only species that
enjoys running free in the warmth of the sun.
Contact the Hartford Marathon Foundation at: info@hartfordmarathon.com
Board of Directors , 140 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, CT 06033 Tel: 860-652-8866
"All good things are wild, and free." Henry David Thoreau
For more information about the lives of circus animals, visit these sites (please note, CT for Animals does not necessarily endorse these sites or these organizations):
Born Free USA - associated with the Animal Protection Institute
Circuses.com - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Circuses - Humane Society of the United States
Mercy for Animals
2 comments:
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