A Beautiful Elephant Goodbye

On March 13, 2013 a beautiful elephant goodbye happened when a lovely soul left us and walked into the spirit world – now forever free! Somsri – believed to be over 70 years old spent her entire life as a working elephant. Chained at night – the scars on her ankles a clear reminder of her constant suffering. She was rescued by BLES  Elephant Sanctuary in February and spent the last few weeks of her life surrounded by people who loved her. She was frail and malnourished after years of work and neglect – her body too worn to recover.  This is Katherine Connor’s moving tribute to a dear but never forgotten elephant.

Oxen Bill and Lou

Deborah Dunham is a writer, activist and social strategist. She has written an incredibly  thought-provoking article about two oxen Bill and Lou and how they fared at the hands of humans. If you take away one thought from this post – let it be to open your mind to really “thinking” abut the world in which we live and how we interact with other life forms. I am so very happy to re-post Deborah’s article.

Soi Dog Adoptions – Very Easy!

Adopting a dog from Soi Dog Foundation in Thailand is far easier than you might think. It is a relatively simple process and there are no quarantine requirements. Once you select your new “best friend” – your dog can leave almost immediately!

Bob Barker – Elephant Advocate Against Circus Cruelty

Elephants Suffer Globally In The Circus

This is a disturbing video that is difficult to watch – which makes it that much more important. A real circus like Cirque Du Soleil has incredible performers, clowns, drama, magic and excitement. There are no elephants being tortured and prodded with electric shock tasers and bullhooks. No tigers are jumping through fire and no lions forming a pyramid.

Boon Lott Elephant Sanctuary – BLES

There is one word that describes Katherine Connor – the founder of Boon Lott Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand – and that is remarkable! A one time avowed London fashionista and aspiring career gal with The Gap – Katherine went on holiday in Thailand in 2002 and fell in love with a prematurely born baby elephant named Boon Lott (which means survivor). Katherine stayed in Thailand as a volunteer.