Originally posted by Cookiebaker

There was a whole scene with trained mini-poodles. (All I could think of was Pam's Ripley ) They were ADORABLE, running around on their back legs, jumping through hoops, picking up the hoops and carrying them. The highlight was when a poodle came running out, with a CAT on a leash and ran around the ring.
HaHa! I would have loved to see that! Ripley is one who jumps up and down and dances on his back legs all the time - with no training from me! LOL! Do you think he could find a job there? He would love to lead my kitties on a leash. I'd better not let him see this post! LOL!

I knew this would turn into a bit of a controversial thread. I think as long as the animals in circuses, zoos and aquariums are well cared for and not abused it is OK. I am sure lions and tigers and bears (oh my!) might rather be in their own element, but selfishly I enjoy visiting them at the zoo because otherwise I would never get to see them up close and in person.

Thanks for sharing!