Urge the USDA to donate to the Elephant Sanctuary

Ringling Bros.' settlement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the death of Kenny, a 3-year-old baby elephant, requires it to donate $10,000 to an elephant sanctuary approved by the USDA. Many "sanctuaries" are merely training and breeding facilities for elephants. To ensure that the money will not propagate further elephant exploitation, it is imperative that the sanctuary chosen be a member of The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). Please urge the USDA to send the money to the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee, or to a member of TAOS.

Write to:

Mr. Dan Glickman, Secretary
United States Department of Agriculture
14th St. and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20250
tel: 202-720-3631
fax: 202-720-2166
e-mail: danglickman@usda.gov