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I have just seen news footage of the appalling beating of Annie the last circus elephant in Britain.
It beggars belief how cruel this was and left me feeling sick.
I sincerely hope whoever is found to be responsible is severely punished in court and prevented from keeping or working with animals for life.

Cath x

They know who did it but he did a runner,they are trying to get her removed to a sanctuary asap after the vet has checked her out.**M**

I saw this elephant about 8 years ago, the circus was largely 'human', with some horses, she appeared at the end but was not part of the show as such, children were allowed to have their photo's taken by her. It was explained then that she was old and arthritic and she looked it.

I think it's possible that the circus owner is genuinely fond of her, but that doesn't excuse them from negligence in employing such a ********** ! and in not noticing that she was being ill treated.

I cannot understand why anyone would want to hurt her, or any animal.
I hope they find whoever did it and punish him, I am like you Catherine, the footage also made me feel sick

Feed the person who did it, to the lions...




Marion

I'm good with that Marion :)

Rose I bet there are a lot of hungry animals out there who could do with him..lol.

I didnt look at the video but I read a bit about it.
I thought what shame a poor old lady that should be being looked after well.



Marion

Marion that sounds good to me.
I love all animals and have always had a soft spot for elephants. She may not be part of the act anymore but she should still have been treated with the respect and dignity due to her.
I'm not surprised he did a runner. Hope he gets caught and soon.

I'm a softy with animals too. Even as a kid watching old cowboy films etc, I was more concerned about the horses than the cowboys and indians lol.
I love to hear about people who have been gored in bull runs/fights etc....come on the bulls lol


Marion

Daily Mxxl published photos yesterday and asked readers to petition and it has taken off - Whipsnade have said they will take Anne.

Youll like this Catherine...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVuqkGeE1r8

Chris, hopefully she will be looked after at Whipsnade and enjoy her retirement. Poor old girl deserves it.

Just watched it. what a sad sick b*****d. I hope he dies a long painfull death.
Thats not a human being doing that.


Marion

Marion, how cute was that little elephant?

I remember when the advert came it and thought how good it was lol

There is no way i could bring myself to watch the video.....just hearing about it makes me feel sick!!


If you love elephants.........take a look at this. It is absolutely breathtaking.......

http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/656611/d1dfcfee/live_olifant_geboorte

Annie has moved to her new home in Longleat :)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1372952/Longleat-Safari-Park-new-home-abused-elephant-Anne.html

Thats good to hear RR. Hope she can live out her life well cared for and in safety.

I hope she settles in ok, she may miss her owners, who did seem to really love her as part of the family almost. It would be sad if the move unsettles her and causes her more distress. The circus people will be more careful who they employ in future, methinks.

Lizx

After reading the comments here there is no way that I can bring myself to watch that video, I already feel so ill mixed with anger.

I really hope they catch the guy that did this and that he is treated just as cruelly.

I am ok with having him fed to the lions too.