Carson and Barnes Circus Again Questioned For Repeated Violations of Federal Animal Welfare Rules and Continued Cruelty

They’re still at it. Carson and Barnes circus is indeed one of the cruelest shows on Earth.

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Animal rights group protests circus making upstate tour

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OWEGO, N.Y. An animal rights group is renewing its criticism of a circus now traveling across upstate New York, contending it repeatedly violates federal animal welfare rules.
The organization -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals -- has accused the Carson and Barnes Circus of mistreating its performing elephants.

The group wrote to lawmakers in rural Tioga County asking that they pass legislation to ban the use of bullhooks, electric prods and other devices on elephants.

A PETA (PEE'-tuh) spokeswoman described the items as "cruel tools" used to "beat elephants into submission."

Carson and Barnes officials deny their elephants are mistreated by trainers.

Some posters promoting Sunday's scheduled performance in Tioga County have been torn down in recent days.

Today, the circus is in Lockport in Niagara County. It's scheduled to make stops in 15 other upstate communities over the next three weeks.