Yes, indeed. The circus is in town, or rather, in Malta.

I sincerely hope that all people who have a sense of fairness and justice towards animals will do their best and BOYCOTT the circus - any circus, any company or institution that offers animals as a means of attraction to human beings.

Whoever wishes to see animals has other venues and choices - such as scientific and serious documentaries. We no longer need to have animal circuses to stifle our curiosity about the animal kingdom.

The more so since we have become more aware of the stress and the hardship that entertainment animals go through.

It is no use saying that such and such animals were born in captivity. They should have never been bred in the first place! Their mothers should not have been in captivity either.

It is also no use saying that animals are not facing any torture or hardship whatsover? Says who, may I ask? And when are outsiders and media-people invited to monitor the goings-on of the circuses? When 'the coast is clear', so to speak.

I do not try to explain all this by quoting various sources just to show how learned and well-read I am. I don't need to read of what I am already convinced about. However, as usual, I speak from the heart and from my mind.

Animals are not there to entertain us. Animals are there to live their own natural lives in peace and quiet, as far as possible, without man's intervention.

Of course, there are those who would tell you that, well, there shouldn't be pets in homes, etc .... That is al stupid assertion and a daft way of reasoning. I, myself, have two cats here at home. The reason why they are here with me is to save them from the cruel streets. In return, I give them an excellent way of living, and they make my home all the more happier.

In conclusion, I urge those few who read this blog to please BOYCOTT THE CIRCUS. Spread the word - tell everyone about it. We don't need to go and visit circuses. Save your money for something more fruitful. Or else, use that money to buy dog and cat food to give to sanctuaries. They surely need it.