December 3rd, 2009 Animals Used in Entertainment or Displays
Posted by Tanya Hutchens
CFHS opposes the use of animals in all forms of entertainment or displays which may cause them to suffer.
CFHS believes, in particular, that animals performing or on display in a travelling environment will be deprived of a normal existence and may lack proper attention to their physical, social, and psychological needs.
CFHS contends that the following are detrimental to the well-being of animals:
- travel or confinement that impairs the animals’ physical, psychological and social needs.
- the use of abusive, cruel or stressful training techniques or devices or agents employed to cause the animals to perform.
- close confinement, the lack of exercise and other physical requirements, the inability to express natural behaviours and lack of appropriate socialization.
- the administration of any drug for non-therapeutic purposes in order to alter the performance or behaviour of the animals.