Please consider the 65 page report by a respected veterinarian/zoologist freely available online: "One Veterinarians Search for Truth in the Lucy the Elephant Debate" Lucy spends 75% of her time alone in her small concrete cell/cage - because that's where she is outside of zoo hours & for most of Edmonton's winter. Everyone agrees that keeping female elephants alone is unacceptable. THIS is elephant happiness: Dulary & Misty's First Swim - here on youtube from the Elephant Sanctuary
Average lifespan for a zoo elephant is 38 years. Otherwise, it is 50 - 70, even 80 years. Maybe you could get the Alaska zoo to send you the $100,000 treadmill your expert recommended for Maggie, against the opinions of 10 other experts. She refused to use it & is now thriving at PAWS sanctuary. He is also the veterinarian of record in the notorious Hawthorn Corp. elephant abuse scandal. Let a truly independent panel decide what is in Lucy's best interests, not a shill for the zoo industry.
You people can justify keeping this elephant in that cold solitary environment in so many ways...but it doesn't change the facts and the solitary life is so sad....I've used the analogy of the man in california that kidnapped the 11 year old and held her captive for 18 years....now that he has been caught he says it wasn't like that she was happy..This is the same situation....if Lucy could talk I'm sure she would not have the same take on her imprisonment as you people do... MONEY MONEY MONEY
Lucy is in trouble. She has suffered with arthritis since the early age of 16, living in a cold environment and on concrete inside during the winter. Her feet are a mess, she has a recurring tooth and respiratory problem, both of which are exacerbated by the lack of proper care. Edmonton officials refuse outside veterinary exams which would undoubtedly show that she needs to be moved to a sanctuary in a milder climate. This video is a crock. She will die young, loved to death by ignorance.
A leading expert says moving Lucy would put her life at risk. Lucy has no foot issues. She receives excellent care in managing her arthritis, a condition that's not uncommon in 34-year-old elephants.
Lucy is well cared for at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. On all but the coldest days, Lucy enjoys going for several shorter walks each day and then returns to her heated barn. When it is very cold, Lucy and her caregivers stay in the climate controlled barn.
The Zoo is also working with a rehabilitation therapist to ensure Lucy has physical activities in winter and summer months. Exercise and weight reduction is beneficial to Lucy, especially in regard to her respiratory problem. A third-party specialist has concluded moving Lucy would be life-threatening because her respiratory problem makes it difficult for her to breathe when she is under stress.
Please consider the 65 page report by a respected veterinarian/zoologist freely available online: "One Veterinarians Search for Truth in the Lucy the Elephant Debate" Lucy spends 75% of her time alone in her small concrete cell/cage - because that's where she is outside of zoo hours & for most of Edmonton's winter. Everyone agrees that keeping female elephants alone is unacceptable. THIS is elephant happiness: Dulary & Misty's First Swim - here on youtube from the Elephant Sanctuary
Average lifespan for a zoo elephant is 38 years. Otherwise, it is 50 - 70, even 80 years. Maybe you could get the Alaska zoo to send you the $100,000 treadmill your expert recommended for Maggie, against the opinions of 10 other experts. She refused to use it & is now thriving at PAWS sanctuary. He is also the veterinarian of record in the notorious Hawthorn Corp. elephant abuse scandal. Let a truly independent panel decide what is in Lucy's best interests, not a shill for the zoo industry.
You people can justify keeping this elephant in that cold solitary environment in so many ways...but it doesn't change the facts and the solitary life is so sad....I've used the analogy of the man in california that kidnapped the 11 year old and held her captive for 18 years....now that he has been caught he says it wasn't like that she was happy..This is the same situation....if Lucy could talk I'm sure she would not have the same take on her imprisonment as you people do... MONEY MONEY MONEY
Lucy is in trouble. She has suffered with arthritis since the early age of 16, living in a cold environment and on concrete inside during the winter. Her feet are a mess, she has a recurring tooth and respiratory problem, both of which are exacerbated by the lack of proper care. Edmonton officials refuse outside veterinary exams which would undoubtedly show that she needs to be moved to a sanctuary in a milder climate. This video is a crock. She will die young, loved to death by ignorance.
A leading expert says moving Lucy would put her life at risk. Lucy has no foot issues. She receives excellent care in managing her arthritis, a condition that's not uncommon in 34-year-old elephants.
Lucy is well cared for at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. On all but the coldest days, Lucy enjoys going for several shorter walks each day and then returns to her heated barn. When it is very cold, Lucy and her caregivers stay in the climate controlled barn.
The Zoo is also working with a rehabilitation therapist to ensure Lucy has physical activities in winter and summer months. Exercise and weight reduction is beneficial to Lucy, especially in regard to her respiratory problem. A third-party specialist has concluded moving Lucy would be life-threatening because her respiratory problem makes it difficult for her to breathe when she is under stress.