Chipperfield, aged 61, is fighting to have the chimp returned to the farm, where the beatings took place between October 1997 and last January. Found inside"Irresistible" - Literary Review Fig trees have affected humanity in profound but little-known ways: they are wish-fulfillers, rainforest royalty, more precious than gold. Ladders to Heaven tells their incredible story. HAMPSHIRE, U.K.––Circus trainer Mary Cawley Chipperfield, 61, and her husband Roger Cawley were on January 26, 1999 convicted, respectively, of 12 counts of cruelty toward a young chimpanzee named Trudi and a sick elephant. CIRCUS animals are being whipped, beaten and abused by the world famous Chipperfield family, it was claimed yesterday. Chipperfield's Circus is a long-running English family show based on the 300-year old Chipperfield dynasty.. Terry Stocker and Rachel White spent four months on the farm. Thomas Chipperfield has been off the road for more than two years, after withdrawing his first circus licence application after a DEFRA inspection found his … Chipperfield trial . ADI brought a legal action against Mary Cawley (nee Chipperfield), her husband Roger Cawley, and elephant keeper Steve Gills. "The cats were picking up their feet from the grass. Read more… Disgraced Chipperfield makes comeback. Found insideThis collection is both an updated sequel to Bekoff’s popular book The Emotional Lives of Animals and a call to begin the important work of “rewilding” ourselves and changing the way we treat other animals. For the past seven years the Animal Defenders group has gone undercover, taking hundreds of hours of video of alleged ill-treatment, involving animals being beaten, poked and whipped. Chipperfield employed him as a "beastman", looking after big cats. As a result of the ADI exposé, Mary Chipperfield Promotions closed down its UK operations - the heart of its empire. They had never been under the sky. The couple were acquitted of six counts each of permitting unnecessary suffering to elephants and Chipperfield was cleared of a further three counts of cruelty to camels. Chipperfield denied cruelty and told the court: "I don't regret anything. Found inside – Page iiiThese are typical of the anecdotes about humans and animals in the story of Chipperfield's Circus with its present big - top holding 4,000 people from the ... She also kicked the animal in the back up to 15 times. Customs officials would see this gaggle of different shaped wagons, trailers, animals boxes and cages and it was almost impossible for them to be checked.". It can't be done. The chimp spent up to 14 hours a day confined to the small box and was fed scraps from dustbins. 1999: Mary Chipperfield (“Queen of the British circus”) is convicted on multiple counts of cruelty after being filmed by ADI thrashing and kicking an infant chimpanzee called Trudy. Between 1996 and 1998, a long-term investigation of the circus led to successful cruelty-to-animals convictions of the circus’s owners, Mary and Roger Chipperfield; jail for the elephant handler; and the closure of three of the circuses owned by the Chipperfield family. Yesterday's conviction followed an undercover investigation by Animal Defenders, an animal-rights group which did a study of the treatment of animals in circuses and training centres. The inquiry began when a young man calling himself Spike arrived at Chipperfield's farm near Andover, Hampshire. The farm has no connection with Chipperfield Circus. This investigation led to successful convictions for cruelty to animals of Mary Chipperfield and her husband Roger, jail for their elephant keeper Michael Gills, and subsequent closure of all three circus enterprises in the UK. Andover magistrates' court was shown video evidence of Chipperfield beating Trudy, an 18-month-old chimp, with a riding crop. Circus matriarch Mary Chipperfield was convicted of 12 counts of cruelty after video footage showed that she beat a young chimpanzee named Trudy with … One of the world's leading circus trainers, Mary Chipperfield, has been convicted of animal cruelty. Chipperfield, who gave her name in court as Mary Cawley, was convicted of 12 counts of causing unnecessary suffering to an 18-month-old chimp, Trudy. The court was told that she beat the animal with a riding crop during November and December 1997. A history of the circus from its origins in the Roman times, through its establishment in Western Europe, and to the modern day circus—absolutely diverse and captivating Circuses have existed since Roman times, but centuries later, the ... Found inside – Page 53With accusations of animal cruelty flying about regularly , one wonders what it is really like ... Graham Thomas Chipperfield , the circus ' animal trainer ... Faced with a ban on wild animals in the circus… With 24 hour videoing, the experts managed to secure footage of Chipperfield hurting Trudy. When the public realises the appalling conditions these animals have to live in, they will not want to go to the circus.". Circus trainer Mary Chipperfield visiting her favourite Tiger, Suki, at Southampton Zoo on the morning of her wedding. They also installed cameras in cages and wore cameras disguised to look like buttons. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. They had never touched a bush. http://www.imasportsphile.com/category/specials/ for the best and most extensive vintage TV SPECIALS video library Found insideI'm dimly aware of having enjoyed traditional big-top circuses when I was little, ... ago when Mary Chipperfield was found guilty of being rude to a monkey. It was the start of the group's largest inquiry, which resulted in the conviction of Mary Chipperfield and her husband Roger Cawley for cruelty. Found inside – Page 4For instance, vets may be appealed to as expert witnesses in alleged cruelty cases, such as the recent prosecution of Mary Chipperfield, the circus owner ... ... “We have never seen any animal abuse at the circus… She was later … Video footage showed animals being prodded and hit with all manner of weapons. "You wouldn't want to annoy a 500lb apex predator" is how a lion tamer answered claims of cruelty in circuses. A week later "Anne" arrived, claiming to be a friend of Spike. The Chipperfield circus couple were fined a total of �8,500 for cruelty to animals and ordered to pay costs of �12,240 in April 1999. Gills was jailed for cruelty in 1998 and the Cawleys were convicted in 1999. Found insideMoreover, this book shows how the interplay between anthropology and finance formed the foundational structures of late nineteenth-century British imperialism and helped produce essential technologies of globalization as we know it today. On eBay, diecast Corgi Chipperfield circus trucks start at around $14 for a single truck and range up to $170 for a set. Performer from the Chipperfield Circus leaps high into the air from the back of a horse, during the troupe's short stay in Little Wadebridge. "When we released them, initially they were bemused. Mary Chipperfield Promotions closed down and Rhanee was secretly sold. Boasting more than 970 alphabetically-arranged entries, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture surveys British cultural practices and icons in the latter half of the twentieth century. The UK animal circus industry halved within six months. Found inside – Page 51For example, Mary Chipperfield, of the famous Chipperfield circus, ... circuses, including Mary Chipperfield, being convicted for cruelty to the animals. Found inside – Page 233increasingly vocal against elephant captivity in both the circus and the zoo. ... in 1999 of Mary Chipperfield Promotions and its eventual closure. Investigators from the pressure group Animal Defenders infiltrated the farm at Middle Wallop, Hampshire, and used hidden cameras for three months to film the abuse. "They cannot pick leaves off trees. Last November, farm worker Stephen Gills was jailed for four months for beating elephants with an iron bar, shovel, broom and pitchfork. They often have no other elephants with them for company. Anne Rafferty, QC, who defended the couple, said Chipperfield would be applying to have the chimp, which has been living with a family in Dorset, returned. Getaway Deals up to 15% off with Booking.com vouchers, 70% off fashion & home in the online Debenhams Blue Cross Sale, 20% off your next fitness purchase - Ideal World promo code, Save up to 50% with Zooplus offers on dog supplies, Get up to 25% off Pets at Home travel essentials. Known as Britain’s last lion tamer, Chipperfield appears at An Evening of Lions and Tigers with a troupe of trained lions and tigers. She told Chipperfield she was homeless and would work for nothing, for lodging in a bungalow on the farm. But the young couple, who did not socialise with the rest of the workers, were undercover investigators. Their footage led to a public backlash against animal circuses. "It was after he had been there about two weeks, we realised that everything wasn't quite as it seemed," said Ms Creamer. "Mary said at the trial that it was no different from the way she brought up her children. Riding Crops And Physical Assault: Mary Chipperfieldand her husband Roger Crawly, owners of the world famous Chipperfield Circus Dynasty, were found gilt of 12 counts of cruelty to animalsin 1997. Mary Chipperfield was caught on undercover video beating a Chimpanzee called Trudy with a Riding Crop. The Mary Chipperfield Animal Abuse Case Chipperfield’s husband, a zoo inspector, Roger Cawley is convicted of cruelty … "She started to dig through the concrete because she was bored and she got beaten for it.". This year in the life of provocateur and cerebral rock star Brian Eno covers four recording projects caught in different times in their evolution. Some artists involved are U2, David Bowie, and James. Found inside – Page 237... because, being based on cruelty, animal performance was illegal. ... parade' against the letting of public land to the 'illegal' Chipperfield's circus. Charges 13-15 related to the beating of a camel, Jasmine, with a broomhandle. Found inside – Page 175An elephant at Chipperfield ' s Circus , performing in Cardiff . perform in ... tricks are in any case not taught by cruelty but by mutual respect built up ... The Chipperfield circus couple were fined a total of £8,500 for cruelty to animals and ordered to pay costs of £12,240 in April 1999. Found inside – Page 33The cruelty convictions came old Chipperfield Circus dynasty . on Trudy's third birthday . But in a horrifying turn of events , it On the drive to Monkey ... Found insideThis book summarises and critiques Extinction Rebellion (XR) as a social movement organisation, engaging with key issues surrounding its analysis, strategy and tactics. In April 1998 a infant chimpanzee named Trudy had bee… 1999: Mary Chipperfield (‘Queen of the British circus’) is convicted on multiple counts of cruelty after ADI filmed her beating and kicking an infant chimpanzee called Trudy. Her husband Roger Cawley was also found guilty of cruelty to a sick elephant, which he whipped around a circus ring to "see how sick she was". At the same time, academic research was carried out on the numbers of animals imported and exported into circuses. We were able to show how they treated the animals, Monday, 2 September, 2002, 12:00 GMT 13:00 UK, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------. The woman in question was Mary Chipperfield, the world-famous animal trainer and circus entertainer who was later convicted - along with her husband, Roger Cawley - of cruelty to animals following a high-profile trial in 1999. The allegation was made by Danny Bamping, founder of the British Big Cats Society. Thomas Chipperfield has more than 300 years of animal training in his blood. "They had never in their lives walked on grass. Found insideThese elephants were owned by the Chipperfields, the famous English circus family, ... convicted on multiple separate counts of animal cruelty in 1999. Riding Crops And Physical Assault: Mary Chipperfield and her husband Roger Crawly, owners of the world famous Chipperfield Circus Dynasty, were found gilt of 12 counts of cruelty to animals in 1997. ADI appeals to Government following performance by disgraced circus trainer Mary Chipperfield … Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. I haven't done anything abusive to harm any of the animals.''. After the case Jan Creamer, director of Animal Defenders, said: ''I'm appalled that she wants her [Trudy] back. Animal-rights campaigners were jubilant at winning the first circus cruelty case brought to court and pledged to continue their fight to ban animal circuses. Found inside – Page 115In a scene typical of circus poetics - of Pasha up there , elevated at the top ... presenter in Britain was Mary Chipperfield , daughter of a famous circus ... But Anne Rafferty QC, defending, told the court the chimpanzee was owned by a limited company, which would be applying to have her returned. Mary Cawley Chipperfield, 61, and her husband Roger Cawley, who owned Mary Chipperfield’s Circus, were in January 26, 1999 convicted of multiple counts of cruelty toward a young chimpanzee and a sick elephant. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Circus trainer Mary Chipperfield leaves Andover Magistrates Court tafter she was found guilty of 12 counts of cruelty to an animal. She said she didn't regret anything that she had done. Chipperfield was shown to take away her toy ball, telling her: ''You can bloody cry,'' as Trudy sobbed in the background. This seventh edition has been revised and updated to take into account developments since publication of the previous edition including in the areas of privacy, negligence, personal injury and defamation. Found insideI think it's cruel ... as things have progressed I really prefer circuses now that ... landmark case of proven animal cruelty against Mary Chipperfield. On the surface they were a hard-working couple, looking after big cats, llamas and chimpanzees. Chipperfield told the court: ''I don't regret anything. Found inside – Page 142But there is still a great deal to be done , especially with regard to the mischievous and entirely erroneous charges against circus folk of cruelty to ... Baby chimpanzee Trudy was rescued from international animal trainer Mary Chipperfield when ADI evidence secured her conviction for cruelty, when our Field Officers filmed her beating the young chimpanzee mercilessly. Found inside – Page 457... 71 Chipperfield circus family, 112 choke collar, 178 cholesterol, 56, 80 Christians, 151 Cindy (dog), 246–47 circle of compassion, 62 circuses, 93, ... Circus trainer Mary Chipperfield, who repeatedly kicked and beat a young chimpanzee in her care, was yesterday found guilty of 12 animal cruelty charges. Cawley denied causing unnecessary suffering to an elephant called Flora by whipping her, claiming he had made her exercise to see how sick she was. Mary Chipperfield (b. Found inside – Page 165Leading Experts Write about Animal Cruelty and Exploitation Kim W. Stallwood ... Mary Chipperfield — once considered the grand dame of the circus industry ... It took four months to obtain the evidence, after which Ms Creamer ordered the couple to pull out. Investigator Terry Stocker adopted the name of "Spike" and inveigled his way into a job at Mary Chipperfield's winter quarters in Hampshire. Mary Cawley was charged with 21 offences: Charges 1-12 related to three incidents involving beating the chimpanzee Trudy (“cruelly beat, ill-treated or by unreasonably doing any act which caused unnecessary suffering to an animal”). Between 1997 and 1998 activists secretly filmed staff at the headquarters of Mary Chipperfield Promotions beating elephants. … She was also known as an animal trainer, providing numerous animals for various BBC productions and the 1967 movie Doctor Dolittle. Cawley, a licensed zoo inspector, was also convicted of one count of cruelty to a sick elephant. This was the first time disgraced Mary Chipperfield has been seen with a circus since she was convicted of thirteen counts of cruelty to an infant chimpanzee called Trudy, and her husband (Roger Cawley) of cruelty to an elephant (Flora). At one point she took away its only toy, saying "You can bloody cry", as Trudy sobbed. They said it was a one off, 'I thought the animal was going to attack me', 'I'm very sorry I lost my temper'," said Ms Creamer. Andover magistrates court in Hampshire heard how the 18-month-old chimp, called Trudy, was made to sleep in a dog's travelling box in a dark, unheated barn. She also kicked it in the back, the court heard. The decent thing she could do, if she wants to show she is a decent person, is to let Trudy stay where she is.''. I haven't done anything abusive to harm any of my animals.". "We were able to show how they treated the animals. Cawley was fined �1,000 for cruelty to a sick elephant which he whipped around a circus ring. The shocking situation prompted Animal Defenders to mount an audacious rescue bid, that resulted in the starving lions, tigers, horses, dogs and a python being rehomed on a ranch, by an equestrian centre and a conservation project in South Africa. Animal-rights … Her husband Roger Cawley said the same. Circus trainer guilty of cruelty. Roger Cawley, husband of Circus trainer Mary Chipperfield, leaves Andover Magistrates Courtafter he and his wife were convicted of cruelty to animals. Ms Creamer said: "We wanted a proper survey of circuses, so we decided to see 'the biggest and the best'.". Britain's 'last lion tamer' has been banned from circus performing after animals were said to be living in cages on the back of a truck.. Her husband, Roger Cawley, was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a sick elephant. One of the world's leading circus trainers, Mary Chipperfield, has been convicted of animal cruelty. Thomas Chipperfield: Britain's last lion tamer. Found inside – Page 1This book explains in detailed, yet straightforward, terms: Negligence and negligence related torts including occupiers' liability and employers' liability Land based torts such as trespass, nuisance and Rylands v Fletcher Liability for ... Spike lived in his camper van, earning pounds 10 a day. Graham Chipperfield could be charged with animal cruelty in Florida for killing the tiger who bit his brother, Richard Chipperfield, on the head during a … Found inside – Page 29The Cirque du Soleil from Canada is more dance theatre than circus . recesses of the dark - blue big top ... Is the bareback riding really cruel to horses ? The group filmed harrowing footage of farm worker Steve Gills beating elephants with an iron bar, a shovel, a broom and a pitchfork. Found inside – Page 28... for example, in the English case in 1999 in which it was alleged that Mary Chipperfield (of the then-famous Chipperfield's Circus) had caused cruelty to ... "It soon became clear that there were few records and those that were available were not accurate," said Ms Creamer. Animal charity undercover investigators worked for 18 months secretly filming appalling cruelty. Dr Jane Goodall, an expert on chimpanzees, told the court that Trudy had lived in a barren, sterile, inappropriate and cruel environment. She was also known as an animal trainer, providing numerous animals for various BBC productions and the 1967 Doctor Dolittle. It is this upsetting vision and many others that drives Ms Creamer and the group to get the use of animals in circuses outlawed from the UK. "She was an expert in animal training. Please read through this site to find out what Zippos don’t want you to know. The case was adjourned to April for sentencing. Pleased at the thought of getting two for the price of one, Chipperfield agreed. "This is the beginning of the end for animal circuses. It includes reports on the famed Chipperfield dynasty, for which the era ended in ignominy. The film was edited into a 21-minute version used as evidence in the trial. This book explores the changing understanding of rabies amongst veterinarians, animal welfare campaigners, state officials, politicians and the public. Elephant keeper Steve Gills was jailed for cruelty in 1998. "Steve Gills said it was because he was depressed and he took it out on the animals.". MARY CHIPPERFIELD, a member of the most famous circus family in the world, was convicted of 12 counts of cruelty to a baby chimpanzee. Found inside"Peta Tait brings to the book an impressive scholarly command of the documentary material, from which she draws a range of vivid examples and revealing analyses of human–animal confrontation in popular entertainments . 1999: Mary Chipperfield (“Queen of the British circus”) is convicted on multiple counts of cruelty after being filmed by ADI thrashing and kicking an infant chimpanzee called Trudy. "They were exhausted by the strain of living under cover for so long and not being able to see their family and friends," she said. Facts about Zippos’ Circus: Zippos employed a man who defended infamous abuse at Chipperfield’s circus in court. Found insideBetween the two world wars the Chipperfields moved into circus, and by the 1950s, ... of course, debatable – as is the question of what constitutes cruelty. "Some circuses were found to be trafficking animals. Clubb is a longtime circus lion trainer, chairman of the Association of Circus Proprietors of Great Britain (ACP) and is married to Sally Chipperfield, of the infamous Chipperfield circus dynasty. Tim Phillips, Campaigns Director for ADI said: "Just over a decade ago, I was working undercover looking after lions and tigers at Chipperfield … I, a reporter at the Daily Mail, broke the story after the campaign group Animal Defenders International passed the newspaper the footage they had secretly shot. This book analyzes trained acts in twentieth-century live circus and cinema, reveals how humans anthropomorphize animals with their emotions, and interrogates the notion that animals embody a phenomenology of emotions and feelings in ... Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Found insideDrawing on accounts from India to Africa and California to Tennessee, and on research in neuroscience, psychology, and animal behavior, G. A. Bradshaw explores the minds, emotions, and lives of elephants. The farm has no connection with Chipperfield Circus. Chipperfield was a supplier of animals to the film industry, including Disney, as well as for circuses all over the world. That simple joy is taken away from them in a circus. They can't dig around. One of their staff, Stephen Gillis, was convicted in November 1998 on related charges for allegedly Mary Chipperfield was caught on undercover video beating a … Today marks the ten year anniversary since one of the world’s most famous circus trainers, Mary Chipperfield, was convicted of animal cruelty after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a baby chimpanzee and her husband was convicted of elephant abuse. Video footage showed Chipperfield beating Trudy with a riding crop while trying to put her to bed. Jan Creamer, of Animal Defenders, who co-ordinated the investigation into Chipperfield and her husband, Roger Cawley, said they would take their evidence to the Government. Found insideBy 1993, 180 local authorities had banned circuses with animals, and in 1999 Mary Chipperfield and her husband were heavily fined for cruelty. Chipperfield’s husband, a zoo inspector, Roger Cawley is convicted of cruelty to a young elephant called Flora. It can be traced back to a James Chipperfield who exhibited performing animals at the Thames Frost Fair of 1684. “Zippos employed a man who defended infamous abuse at Chipperfield’s circus in court. He described the treatment of Trudy as manifest cruelty. Through the 19th century, the circus toured the whole of England, with its growing menagerie and teams of acrobats and clowns. After watching footage of the thrashing and kicking of a baby chimpanzee he was asked “See anything which would constitute cruelty?” he replied unequivocally “No”. Chipperfield, aged 61, is fighting to have the chimp returned to the farm, where the beatings took place between October 1997 and last January. The investigation culminated in convictions for cruelty at Mary Chipperfield Promotions of Gills, who was employed at the farm as a "beastman", was jailed for four months in 1998 for cruelty towards Rhanee, Tembo, Opal and Rosa. Yesterday's conviction followed an undercover investigation by Animal Defenders, an animal-rights group which did a study of the treatment of animals in circuses and training centres. From 1996 to 1998, the Animal Defenders undertook an extensive undercover study of UK animal circuses, with their Field Officers taking jobs with circuses. Found insideCircus. TRUDY THE CHIMPANZEE became a cause célèbre and a national debate, ... The footage led to Chipperfield facing 21 charges of animal cruelty. Mary worked with her father in creating the Longleat Safari Park. Found insideHatherley writes with unrivalled aggression about the disarray of modern Britain, and yet this remains a book about possibilities remembered, about unlikely successes in the midst of seemingly inexorable failure. Chipperfield was fined �7,500 for 12 counts of cruelty to an 18-month-old chimpanzee called Trudy. During the investigation between October 1997 and January 1998, "Spike" was joined by field officer Rachel White, or "Ann", to become a groom to Trudy, a baby chimpanzee, who was mainly the charge of Mary Chipperfield. Kowell is the vice president of business development for Granger Construction in East Syracuse, New York. At the end of it Mary Chipperfield was convicted of 13 counts of cruelty to the chimpanzee Trudy and Roger Cawley (at the time a government zoo inspector) was convicted of cruelty to a sick elephant called Flora. Stipendiary magistrate Roger House said he did not believe that Chipperfield, who is not connected to Chipperfield Circus, had acted gratuitously when she hit Trudy. Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare is the ideal resource for anyone needing a thorough grounding in this subject, whether as a student or as a zoo professional. Charles Gabb, prosecuting, described Chipperfield as an insensitive, cruel woman who ruled the farm with a dictatorial authority. Mary Rose Chipperfield (1937–2014) was a 1970s British circus entertainer who specialised in a chimpanzee act. Once they settled down, the sheer joy of being under the sun, feeling the wind and water, was wonderful to see, very satisfying.". Found insideAnimal acts are now rare in British circuses largely as a result of public ... Seealso CHIPPERFIELD, RADFORD REPORT, STANDARDS FOR EXHIBITING CIRCUS ... This book investigates what happens to criminal evidence after the conclusion of legal proceedings. He said she was either impatient or bad tempered, but in each case she had acted beyond what was necessary. Seeing the conditions in which a circus elephant was kept is one of the saddest things Jan Creamer says she has ever seen. In 1999, she was accused of cruel treatment of some animals in her circus. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Zippos Circus will be in Wembley at 6-16th November, Zippos has a terrible record when it comes to animals. Found inside – Page 126In 1999 she was found guilty of animal cruelty and fined £7,00 during a ... Her parents were the circus entertainers Rose Chipperfield (1912–2006, ... The inquiry began when a young man calling himself Spike arrived at Chipperfield's farm near Andover, Hampshire. Thomas Chipperfield, said to be Britain's last tamer, is a relation of Chipperfield Circus founder James, who first performed with animals on the frozen Thames in 1684. The circus had been travelling all over Africa, but then ran out of money in Mozambique. During chats with workers in 1997 at the animal winter quarters in Oxfordshire used by Dicky Chipperfield - a member of the famous circus dynasty - members soon learned that Mary Chipperfield's facilities were hailed as the "gold standard" of the circus world. "It's bare legs had been chained up for all the time she wasn't performing or posing for photos in the ring, all summer long, barely able to move," said the director of pressure group Animal Defenders. MARY CHIPPERFIELD, a member of the most famous circus family in the world, was convicted of 12 counts of cruelty to a baby chimpanzee. "Britain's last lion tamer is accused of animal cruelty as 'traumatised' big cats are filmed 'pacing in tiny dark cages on the back of a truck parked by the M6'" Chipperfield Circus has been accused of mistreating three tigers and two lions, the big cats were kept in a trailer by the M6 for approximately four months. "It was a pitiful sight," said Ms Creamer. Chipperfield Enterprises and Mary Chipperfield Promotions closed down. Chipperfield and Cawley will be sentenced at Aldershot magistrates court on April 9. Please say no to Zippos! Today marks the ten year anniversary since one of the world´s most famous circus trainers, Mary Chipperfield, was convicted of animal cruelty after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a baby chimpanzee and her husband was convicted of elephant abuse. But in the evening, declining offers of a drink from the rest of the staff, they returned to their digs and, in covert phone calls to head office, reported what they had seen. The End to a “Way of Life” Thomas Chipperfield laments the possible end to his family’s “way of life.” When asked about the rampant abuse and torture of animals enslaved in circuses, Chipperfield says he can only speak for himself, denying the use of any inhumane treatment in his own circus, and stating that the animals are his “family and friends, [they] show me love and loyalty.” Mary tamed wild animals for roles in films and Chipperfield's Circus. 1938 – d. 2014 ), Jimmy Chipperfield daughter, specialised in chimpanzee acts in the 1970s. 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