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On to Richmond! Action Alert--URGENT; Bullhook Ban Hearing Coming Soon 
Posted 10/23/2014 9:37:27 AM  by Mort Gamble
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Thursday, October 23, 2014 - News
Bullhook ban weighed. Respond now for the circus!

The Richmond, VA, City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 27, regarding Ordinance No. 2014-199. The ordinance would essentially prohibit circuses from exhibiting elephants by banning the use of the elephant guide (also called a bull hook/ankus).  If this ordinance is passed, it would prevent Ringling Bros. and other circuses from visiting Richmond by preventing the use of a widely accepted elephant management tool which is absolutely necessary to safely display elephants in a public setting.  The effect of any bull hook ban is to ban elephants and the circus.  A recent news article by the Richmond Times-Dispatch outlines local activist efforts to pass the ordinance and ban circus animals.

Go to CFA Grassroots tab at the left of this home page for more information and requested response.

Time is of the essence! Please make part of your activity today an email, letter, or call to the authorities in Richmond.

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