frankie Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) I know some of you have heard of Raju the elephant, who was recently released from the 'care' of his drug addict, abusive owners. You can read more about him over here, for example. This is what I just read: " An Indian elephant who cried after being set free from 50 years in captivity may be put back in irons due to legal action by his former owners, according to reports from the Daily Mail. Raju the elephant's plight caught the heart of millions when videos of him weeping after he was freed from the chains he'd worn for five decades went viral. But his former captors have launched legal action against Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care centre in India, who freed him. They say that Raju is their property and it is their right to return to have him returned. Read more at http://www.9news.com.au/world/2014/09/01/06/36/elephant-who-wept-when-freed-could-go-back-in-chains#q5IjBKJrO0ofIWqC.99 " If you want to help Raju, please sign the petition below! https://www.change.org/p/shri-akhilesh-yadav-the-honourable-chief-minister-government-of-uttar-pradesh-keep-raju-free#share Edited September 1, 2014 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Signed! The poor thing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Signed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Thank you gals!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Done, this is so sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Signed. Change.org are a great organisation, their petitions have brought justice to a lot of causes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Signed too .. poor Raju .. this must not happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thank you for signing the petition! It would be absolutely horrible if he had to go back. The poor elephant! I hope justice will be done and he'll have a nice comfy rest of his life, with people taking care of him and having fun with fellow elephants and a few cuddles and all sort of pleasantness Let's wait and see what happens! (If you wish, you can also pass on the link to your friends to get more names!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Absolute madness Signed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 It's definitely madness. Thank you for signing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Look at how happy he is in his new home ... it would be a tragedy if he had to go back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Needs 1,881 more signatures . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Pass the link on to friends and family! We need more sigs! Poppyshake, he looks soooo happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Just noticed that the court date has changed to 11th September - and the petition has passed the 100,000 signatures mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just noticed that the court date has changed to 11th September - and the petition has passed the 100,000 signatures mark That's great! When I signed the petition, there were about 47,000 signatures, so things are looking up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 "Affectionate: One of Raju's female friends, left, strokes his trunk with hers. He was initially wary of contact because of his appalling treatment at the hands of captors" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) I got this update on Raju's situation on an e-mail: Raju the elephant remains free despite more court delays Wildlife SOS Sep 22, 2014 — Raju's court date was supposed to be today, but it has been delayed again.The new date is now October 13.We know you are frustrated with the many delays and so are we.Thankfully, while the delays continue Raju continues to grow healthier and happier everyday at our sanctuary, and he is unaware that any of this is going on.We will let you know if there anything else you can do to help and can suggest liking our Facebook page to see photos of Raju's new life and additional updates on our work to help wildlife. Keep them court delays coming! Edited September 23, 2014 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I got the same update, it's exciting news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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