CAPS
United Kingdom
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The Captive Animals' Protection Society (CAPS) was founded in 1957. Founder Irene Heaton was appalled by the suffering of animals within the entertainment industry, and campaigned tirelessly on their behalf throughout the rest of her life. It is through her efforts and the influence and hard work of her successors, that CAPS can be recognised today as one of this country's leading campaigning organisations on behalf of animals in circuses, zoos, and the entertainments industry. CAPS is opposed to the use of animals in entertainment and works to end their use. Our other key areas of work are to end the captivity of animals in zoos and exotic pet trade as well as the use of captive wild animals in advertising and films. CAPS seeks to prevent the use and exploitation of captive and performing animals, and investigates cases of alleged cruelty against captive and performing animals.
