By Dr. Steve Best -
[email protected]
PLEASE FORWARD TO FRIENDS AFTER YOU WRITE A LETTER OR
MAKE A CALL
Savannah, an elephant at the El Paso Zoo, infamous for
beating Sissy the elephant in 1998, is now alone after the death of her
long-time companion Mona. We are sure that Savannah, more than anyone
else, is grieving her passing. While the zoo was closed each day for
more than 10 hours, it was Savannah and Mona who kept each other
company. It is important that during this difficult time for Savannah,
choices are made in her best interest. The zoo has refused to retire
Savannah, claiming she has �excellent care� at the zoo � but she doesn�t
have the freedom awaiting her. Please contact the Mayor and City Council
of El Paso and ask that they allow Savannah to retire to the Elephant
Sanctuary (www.elephants.com) where she can roam several hundred acres,
swim in the spring fed ponds, roll in the many mud pits and thrive in
the company of the 7 other retired elephants, including Sissy, her old
friend from El Paso who retired there 2 years ago. Savannah is nearly 50
years old and has served the public long enough�it is time for her to
retire. Only through the same local and national pressure that freed
Sissy can we help Savannah. Please email, fax, or call the Mayor�s
office. Contact:
Mayor Caballero
[email protected]
fax 915-541-4501
Phone = 915-541-4145
Contact Concilmembers at:
Jan Sumrall
District#[email protected]
Fax 915-541-4380
Rose Rodriguez
District#[email protected]
Fax 915-541-4348
Larry Medina
District#[email protected]
Fax 915-541-4258
John Cook
District#[email protected]
Fax 915-541-4213
Dan Power
District#[email protected]
Fax 915-541-4360
Paul Escobar
District#[email protected]
Fax 915-541-4262
Luis Sarinana
District#[email protected]
Fax 915-541-4134
Anthony Cobos
District#[email protected]
Fax 915-541-4300
For pictures of Savannah, see:
Free Savannah from the El Paso Zoo
http://www.angelfire.com/amiga/savannahtx/
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