Tom & Jerry #5/1983

In "Sirkusliv," Tom, Jerry, and Tuffy trade their usual chase for a circus adventure, agreeing that Jerry and Tuffy will scare the big elephant while Tom gets hired as the circus cat—then split the pay. But after sampling the sweet treats at the concession stands, the mice have a better idea: they’ll pose as tiny baby elephants, protected by Gertrude, while Tom plays the hero.