Fox Fights Cruelty

One star uses her celebrity to stop animal abuse.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation star Jorja Fox (Sara Sidle) is currently working with Animal Defenders International (ADI). The non-profit organization is promoting a campaign called "Stop Circus Suffering". They are working to urge Texas to ban circuses with animal performers, and they have presented the Austin City Council with their evidence of animal cruelty.

"We sent Jorja an advance copy of our DVD and report and told her what was happening to the animals. She was really concerned. It really moved her, and she said she wanted to do whatever she could to help," ADI President Jan Creamer told Celebrity News Service. "She's a very compassionate person. What we really appreciate about her is that she is using her celebrity for good causes."

"These animals are majestic, wild, large mammals," Fox told the American-Statesman. "They're some of the great beasts of the world." The actress went on to say, "It's pretty much a no-brainer that while circuses may have had their time and place in the world ... this is, and should be, in the past."

The original articles are from Celebrity News Service and American-Statesman. More information about ADI can be found at the official website. Thanks to Jorja All Around for the links.

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