Star Paws columnist Catherine Lamb is urging the Government to protect animals and implement the Low Welfare Act. Plus: could your cat or dog have dementia? View 3 Images Asian elephants like this one are often involved in tourist shows (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Millions of animals are exploited, harmed and killed in cruel tourism practices across the world every year. ‌

Although seemingly harmless, activities such as dolphin shows and elephant riding leave animals suffering , deprived of food, and stressed. ‌

Ahead of the General Election, Labour pledged to implement the Low Welfare Act, which would ban the sale and advertisement of activities with low standards of animal welfare . But despite immense support for the Act, the party has failed to do so. ‌

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