http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/189-in-defense-of-animals en-us 40 The latest news about celebrity good deeds and charity involvement To call attention to the plight of circus elephants, exercise guru Jillian Michaels will join throngs of <span class="caps">PETA</span> members outside the Staples Center to demand that Ringling abide by Los Angeles laws forbidding sick animals from working and that the circus free the elephants from their dismal lives in chains and boxcars.</p> <p>Because they get almost no exercise, <span class="caps">PETA</span> says numerous elephants used by Ringling Bros. suffer crippling arthritis — a leading cause of euthanasia for captive elephants.</p> <p>The Ringling troupe opening in Los Angeles on July 20 has been besieged by controversy that revolves around critical reports from elephant experts and a citation from the federal government that the circus is in violation of the Animal Welfare Act. <p><a href="/news/6641-jillian-michaels-to-lead-protest-for-circus-elephants">Read more</a></p> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:30:00 +0000 urn:uuid:http://www.looktothestars.org/news/6641 http://www.looktothestars.org/news/6641-jillian-michaels-to-lead-protest-for-circus-elephants Jillian Michaels PETA In Defense of Animals Last Chance for Animals Animal Defenders International Celebrity Charity Philanthropy Giving Animals