RSPCA Policy C02 Performing animals
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Article ID: 173
Last updated: 12 Aug, 2010
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RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of animals for any kind of entertainment, exhibition or performance where injury, suffering or distress is likely to be caused. Animals used in performances must be treated with respect and not objectified or subjected to indignity or ridicule. |
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Circuses |
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RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of non-domesticated animals in circuses or similar travelling menageries, as the requirements of circus life are not compatible with the physiological, social and behavioural needs of these animals. |
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Where any animals are kept in circuses, RSPCA Australia advocates the adoption of compulsory registration and licensing of circuses. Compliance with national standards for the management, housing and transport of circus animals must be made a condition of licensing. |
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Film, television, advertising and theatre |
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Animals used in the making of films, television programmes or advertising must not be caused any injury, suffering or distress for the purpose of their performance or associated training. |
(adopted 01/08/08)
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