ASPCA Uses Ringling Bros. New York, DC Visits to Get Media Attention for Nine-month-old Lawsuit.Business Editors VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2001 On July 11, 2000, several individuals and animal activist organizations including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (A.S.P.C.A.), chartered in 1866 in New York by Henry Bergh to shelter homeless animals, to assist farmers in caring for their livestock, and to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the prosecution of (ASPCA ASPCA abbr. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ASPCA n abbr (= American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) → SPA f ) filed a lawsuit against Ringling Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) . and Barnum & Bailey(R) alleging violations of the Endangered Species Act The federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (16 U.S.C.A. §§ 1531 et seq.) was enacted to protect animal and plant species from extinction by preserving the ecosystems in which they survive and by providing programs for their conservation. . It would not be appropriate to comment on the case in detail. However, we believe that this nine-month-old suit lacks legal merit and appears to be part of a political campaign to remove animals from entertainment in the name of animal activism. Ringling Bros. moved to dismiss the entire lawsuit late in 2000; the motion is pending in court. Ringling Bros. is committed to the highest standards in the care of all our animals. We deliver exemplary, hands-on care 365 days a year to all our animals, including the Asian elephants Asian elephant Elaphus maximus. . Our commitment to these animals is critical because of our professional and personal sense of responsibility to the animals. In addition to daily care, we are committed to working to save the Asian elephant for future generations and to providing people everywhere an opportunity to see these animals for themselves. Our animal care staff consists of animal experts who devote their lives to living and working with as well as caring for animals. Training and handling of the animals are based on constant contact, daily routines and nurturing relationships. This all builds a rapport The former name of device management software from Wyse Technology, San Jose, CA (www.wyse.com) that is designed to centrally control up to 100,000+ devices, including Wyse thin clients (see Winterm), Palm, PocketPC and other mobile devices. between the animals and the handlers handlers persons involved in the handling of, for example, circus animals. Includes grooms, milkers, herdsmen, strappers. Used mostly in referring to persons handling animals for show or auction. that is based on trust and affection. We believe allegations made by the activists to the media to be unsubstantiated and to be contradicted by findings from more than 40 inspections that federal, state, and local officials have conducted in the last two years. Most of these inspections were unannounced visits where officials reviewed our animals and their facilities. In addition, the federal government has reviewed similar allegations in the past, conducted in-depth investigations and closed its files after finding the allegations to be without merit. These investigations are a matter of public record. |
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