2010 San Francisco Bay Area Leafletings -  LEAFLETING TIMES AT RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS

OAKLANDCOLISEUM ARENA - Inside Entrance

Thursday-Friday              8/12-13        6 PM   

Saturday                          8/14             *12:30 PM & 5:30 PM

Sunday                            8/15             *2:30 PM

SAN JOSEARENA - Autumn & Santa Clara St., San Jose

Wednesday-Friday           8/18-20        6 PM      

Saturday                          8/21            *12:30 PM & 5:30 PM

Sunday                            8/22            *12:30 PM & 5:30 PM

STOCKTON ARENA – 248 W. Fremont St., Stockton

Thursday-Friday              9/16-17        6 PM      

Saturday                          9/18            *12:30 PM & 5:30 PM

Sunday                            9/19            *2:30 PM

There are a number of ways each person can help animals used by circuses.

1. Organize informational leafletings at circuses that come to your area. 

You can organize a protest that has 2-3 people or 100+ volunteers. The important thing is to get out and educate the public. By leafleting at the circus you have access to the target market - those who buys circus tickets. Leafleting is an effective way to bring about change - you have direct access to educate the public. We don't have to convince all of the patrons just the few that make it profitable.

Leaflets and sign ideas are available for download below.

2. Videotape the treatment and conditions of animals used by circuses. 

Documenting the conditions and treatment is vital to educating the public about the inherent cruelty of using animals in circuses. We urge all concerned citizens to invest in a low-cost camcorder and take it to all leafletings and circuses. While you may not be able to take a camera into the circus, you should try to videotape the conditions and treatment of the animals when they are not in the show. It's also always good to have a camcorder with you at leafletings in case circus employees or others cause any problems. Videotape documentation is crucial to educating the public about the abuse. NOTE: Be sure to take ample batteries and videotapes.

3. Write letters to the editors.  

Urge friends and family to express their opposition to the use of animals in circuses. It's best to stick to the facts and use a professional demeanor as this will help keep focused on the animal suffering and not detract on petty arguments.