Cat Man Andy Andy Carlson

This episode discusses: 1) the laws that are supposed to protect circus animals 2) safety issues circus animals pose 3) the perceived circus conservation programs.

A discussion of 1) circus history 2) where circus animals come from 3) what circus life is like for the animals

Roadside zoos are a collection of animals who live their lives on constant display for the public. The animals often live in deplorable conditions: barren cages, inadequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care. They are forced to interact with the public and their sole purpose is to generate money for their owners. Once they are no longer profitable, they become disposable.

What makes an animal sanctuary good or bad? In this episode of Cat Man Andy, we discuss what a legitimate animal sanctuary mission statement looks like. Sources: 1. https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/how-animal-sanctuaries-arent-always-what-they-seem/ 2. https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/what-is-the-difference-between-a-real-big-cat-sanctuary-and-an-abusive-scamtuary/

Welcome to the Cat Man Andy Podcast! My name is Andy and I’ve been a big cat animal advocate, volunteer, and speaker for over twenty-three years. This podcast gives me the opportunity to share my experiences volunteering at a big cat animal sanctuary. We’ll also discuss the challenges that exotic animals face in captivity and in the wild, and uncover solutions to these ever growing problems. Thank you for stopping by!