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twitterLetter: Animal acts should be banned
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003 | 8:33 a.m.
Way to go Olivia Newton-John! I'm thrilled that the singer asked animal control to shut down UniverSoul Circus' cruel kangaroo act. Kangaroos and other exotic animals simply do not belong in the circus.
One kangaroo even died while on tour with UniverSoul in Nashville, Tenn. The animal had a bacterial infection known as "lumpy jaw," but even though circus officials were aware of the kangaroo's medical condition, they made him perform boxing routines instead of taking him to a qualified veterinarian. The poor animal suffered for at least two months before he finally died.
It doesn't matter if the kangaroo is being struck or not; it's cruel to keep these amazing animals in captivity and force them to amuse us. Nevada state law prohibits fighting animals and UniverSoul's ridiculous animal acts should be knocked out completely.
LINDA FASO
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