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Question
I've heard about circus animal abuse in like the past decade, but I'm not sure if it
still goes on today in 2008. Does it? If so, about how many animals die in the
circus each year due to the abuse?
Hi Rachel,
This question is nearly impossible to answer, the abuse and cruelty still goes on, however, no one can determine how many animals die in the circus each year, most people don't even know about the abuse, how would we know about deaths unless they are reported, and abusers do not report deaths.
Sorry!
Tina
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Tina Volpe
Expertise
I can answer almost all questions about animals raised for food... and the horrifying truths of the abuse and torture these animals endure. Also, about the health ramifications of eating animals or their products, i.e. heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and a host of other diseases linked to our diets. Any questions on existing on a plant based diet, solely, raw diet and the health benefits.
Experience
Author of the book “The Fast Food Craze, Wreaking Havoc on Our Bodies and Our Animals” and co-author of the new book, "The Missing Peace, The Hidden Power of our Kinship with Animals". Health researcher, 34 year vegetarian, speaker, educator/consultant, television guest appearing all over the country, radio host of the top rated show “Wake Up America” on GlobalTalk Radio, and published columnist. Now affiliated with PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) as a "Heart Health" speaker, and SPEAK, as a Humane Educator.
Organizations
Mercy for Animals, Compassion over Killing, Friends of Animals,
PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) Farm Sanctuary, Animal Acres, Catskill Animal Sanctuary.
Publications
LA Life Magazine, Personal Excellence Magazine, and several other misc. publications.
Education/Credentials
See above
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