Nosey Action Toolbox- Inside youll find: specific actions to take, petitions to sign, twitter handles for those we hope to reach and page guidelines. ACTIONS: Action 1 - Please copy and paste the below letter into the field on the USDA complaint box (aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/aw_complaint_form.shtml) Dear Sirs: Kindly direct your immediate attention to the critical case of Nosey the elephant and assign the case High Priority status. If, cases are deemed high-priority based on the following criteria, then Nosey, the elephant’s case surely qualifies. 1. Severity of animal suffering (death or severe injury),2. Past compliance history of facility,3. Potential public or animal safety or health concerns,4. Abusive or potentially violent nature of licensee or registrant.5. Type of facility and species of animal involved, and;6. Severity of the issue resulting in extensive public interest. THEN,1. Nosey has suffered to the degree that now, after OVER TWENTY YEARS OF ABUSE IS CRIPPLED AND STILL BEING USED FOR GIVING RIDES. “[Nosey] undoubtedly suffers from advanced arthritis and degenerative joint disease, resulting in ongoing pain, and most likely permanently impaired limb function.” Philip K. Ensley, D.V.M., Dipl. ACZM 2. Hugo Liebel has a history of CHRONIC NON-COMPLIANCE with nearly 200 USDA citations since 1993. Those include not giving Nosey veterinary care,not taking care of her skin, and having Nosey around children when she has been shown to be dangerous around children. Liebel has a long history of violating the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). These violations include repeatedly chaining Nosey so tightly that she could barely move, repeatedly denying her necessary veterinary care, and allowing dangerous, unsupervised public contact with her. 3. Noseys physical condition compromises her stability in carrying passengers as she carries weight on three legs instead of four. She is in pain, taxing her coping skills. Nosey has a history of violently turning against handlers as she did as recently as 2009. Nosey has also tested positive on a TB test which indicates she may be capable of spreading tuberculosis among people who come into contact with her. 4. Hugo Liebel is mentally unstable and has displayed violence toward people, as well as, toward Nosey. Liebel has been taped verbally attacking passersby and threatening physical violence. youtube/watch?v=Ej_XKx1097EMr. Liebel, according to the affidavit of a former employee, Leibel used the [bullhook] handle, turned off the lights in the performance ring and beat the elephant while she was staked down by all four legs. He also attested that Nosey was routinely shocked with electric prods. 5. Nosey, as an African Elephant, is a critically endangered species and as such should be afforded the utmost protection that a civilized society can afford. 6. There is worldwide outrage over the way USDA is allowing Nosey to be treated. In one effort, USDA and Florida Fish and Wildlife in April 2014, received over 20,000 requests to free Nosey. Currently, on just one campaign there are several thousand people advocating for Nosey, that number will only continue to grow as awareness of Noseys situation is exposed. Hugo Liebels chronic abuse of Nosey clearly warrants USDAs High Priority Designation, license revocation, and an immediate cease-and-desist order. Nothing less is acceptable. Your prompt attention to this urgent matter is appreciated.(Your name) - (form info-Hugo Liebel- USDA License #58-C-0288 Davenport, Florida) Action 2 - Here is a video from early August at The Great Lakes Medieval Faire, Ohio. It is clear Nosey is limping while carrying people on her back. Please attach the video and write USDA permitting to let them know: [email protected] Dear Sirs, As a concerned citizen, Id like to request that the USDA look into the care of the elephant in the attached video. The elephant is Nosey and is owned by Hugo Liebel- USDA License #58-C-0288 of Davenport, Florida. If you watch the attached video from 8/9 at The Great Lakes Medieval Faire in Ohio, you can see Nosey is clearly limping. The fact that this documents Nosey limping with passengers on her back suggests: 1. Hugo Liebel isnt providing proper care for her or he wouldnt continue to use her in her current state. 2. Hugo Liebel is not managing Nosey with public safety in mind. Noseys leg pain is causing her to move unsteadily which means she could more easily fall with passengers on her back or passengers could fall off because the riding frame can not stay balanced. Your prompt attention in this matter is appreciated. (Your name and email address). VIDEO - https://facebook/video.php?v=312545892263178&set=o.283423935182959&type=2&theater Action 3 - Please tweet the image along with each of the following four messages (the link is to our page, the graphic will have to be downloaded first): IMAGE - https://facebook/photo.php?fbid=313561745494926&set=gm.284978661694153&type=1&theater @usda Why is the USDA refusing to enforce the Animal Welfare Act? on.fb.me/1qdkFPj @huffingtonpost, Why is the USDA refusing to enforce the Animal Welfare Act? on.fb.me/1qdkFPj @truthdig Why is the USDA refusing to enforce the Animal Welfare Act? on.fb.me/1qdkFPj @grist Why is the USDA refusing to enforce the Animal Welfare Act? on.fb.me/1qdkFPj (and every animal rights group you can find on Twitter.) Action 4 - Attached is a letter to USDA Inspector General, Phyllis Fong, requesting that she investigate the propriety of USDA repeatedly accepting cash payment for Hugo Liebels violations rather than addressing them with the genuine intent to change the situation. Included are email, snail mail and phone numbers for calling. [email protected](800) 424-9121(202) 690-1622 United States Department of AgricultureOffice of Inspector GeneralPO Box 23399Washington, DC 20026-3399 Dear Inspector General Fong, As a concerned citizen, I wish to report what I believe to be Violations Of Laws And Regulations Relating To USDA Programs. USDA has cited Hugo Liebel, owner of Nosey the elephant, USDA License #58-C-0288, Davenport, Florida with nearly 200 violations of the Animal Welfare Act. Rather than addressing the violations with a genuine intent to put an end to the illegalities, for what has now been years, USDA officers continue to accept payment of fines allowing both Liebel and USDA representatives to move forward with business as usual. Violations have been continually repeated as has USDA collection of fines for the very same infractions. This is bribery. Resultantly:- Nosey the elephant is now severely arthritic and unsteady on her feet, yet, she is being allowed to continue carrying multiple passengers on her back, for many hours a day. Knowingly permitting Nosey to carry riders in her condition jeopardizes the safety of the riders, including children. Fines are no substitute for enforcement of USDA regulations. - Nosey the elephant has now tested positive for TB on a STATPAK test. As per USDA guidelines on protocol for TB in elephants, Group D (animals that have had Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolated from any sample (sputum, stool, tissue, etc.) are considered as culture positive for M. tuberculosis), should not travel or have public contact during the treatment period (12-15 months). Following completion of treatment, the attending veterinarian must verify that the elephant has received treatment as outlined in this protocol, and that adequate drug levels have been achieved. If treatment requirements are not met, travel and public contact is restricted until these are met. Knowingly permitting Nosey to come in contact with the public considering she has presented as TB positive jeopardizes the safety of anyone coming into contact with her. Fines are no substitute for enforcement of USDA regulations. - Nosey the elephant is now in physical pain due to severe arthritis and a chronic skin condition that has not been corrected for several years, as such her ability to cope with the stress and rigor that accompanies months of travel is compromised. Nosey has also demonstrated the ability to turn on her handlers on at least one occasion. Knowingly permitting Nosey to come into contact with the public for the purpose of giving rides jeopardizes the safety passengers and spectators in the near vicinity. Given the current circumstances, permitting Nosey to come in contact with the anyone in near vicinity to her at risk. Fines are no substitute for enforcement of USDA regulations. Witnesses include, members of the animal health community (including Dr. Phillip Ensley, DVM), animal rights organizations (PETA, In Defense of Animals, PAWS, and others) concerned citizens and the USDA, itself. What purpose does having a license serve if the regulations from which that license was born, are not adhered to?In the case of Hugo Liebel and Nosey the elephant, the USDA has failed citizens of the US by continually accepting cash payment in lieu of enforcement of the regulations put in place to protect the public. I urge you to give this matter your prompt and serious attention. Respectfully, (your name) (your email address) Action 5 - Sangita Iyer, of the Huffington Post, has written an excellent article on the plight of Nosey the elephant, as a representative of all captive elephants in the US. Please share/ email/ tweet and comment on this article--help the message resonate! huffingtonpost.ca/sangita-iyer/elephant-abuse_b_5769818.html Here are a few auto-tweets to send out linking to the Huffington Post article, feel free to add your own twist and more twitter handles targeting news media. https://sites.google/site/noseyinthenews/ Action 6 - Friends of Nosey, Here is a message and graphic/ link to send to:office@wcofair IMAGE - https://actionfornoseynow.files.wordpress/2014/09/i-bh2gl-m.jpg Dear Williams County Fair,Please know I object to the presence and use of Nosey the elephant at this years Williams County Fair. Noseys owner has amassed ~200 violations for ongoing neglect and abuse of this crippled and unhealthy elephant. Giving rides in a fair atmosphere is unsafe for Nosey, unsafe for passengers and just plain bad business for Williams County Fair. Kindly, (your name) (your email address) Action 7 - Please file a complaint with the USDA. This is a significant action because USDA is required to respond to all complaints. aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/aw_complaint_form.shtml To c/p into the form: Since at least 2007, APHIS has acknowledged Nosey the elephants scaling, cracking and flaking skin condition yet the ailment remains uncorrected. On August 2, 2014, at the Ohio Medieval Faire, Rock Creek, OH, Nosey could be seen suffering the same skin condition she has for years now. I believe that represents willful violation of AWA 2.40(a) and 2.40(b) Nosey the elephant, is owned by Hugo Liebel- USDA License #58-C-0288 of Davenport, Florida.Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. (Photo courtesy of Holly Justice) Action 8: Please file a complaint with the USDA regarding the fact that Nosey is limping and carrying riders is unsafe. (form: aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/aw_complaint_form.shtml) This is the second complaint concerning her limping and safety that we are filing within two weeks, at two different events. Doing so allows us to start demonstrating a pattern or history of the problem which in court carries more weight than a series of isolated incidents. To c/p into the form: This week at the Williams County Fair Nosey the Elephant can be seen dragging her leg as she carries several passengers on her back. This is not only dangerous for the public as passengers but to witness such abuse is offensive to me as a citizen. USDA please seize Nosey now. Please see the attached video: youtube/watch?v=5FoFv_mR4kU The elephant is Nosey and is owned by Hugo Liebel- USDA License #58-C-0288 of Davenport, Florida youtube/watch?v=5FoFv_mR4kU (video by Jennifer Wodarski-Felt) Action 9: (Thank you, Irene Knight for the suggestion!) Please tweet this story to your followers and beyond: #USDASEIZENOSEYNOW Help free Nosey from being forced to perform by sharing this story: bit.ly/1q1Sf5W Action 10: Lets send a Thunderclap for Nosey! Thunderclap is sort of like a cyber-flashmob. If enough of us click support for the message then, Thunderclap will blast/ exponentially multiply our message through their service. Our Thunderclap, if we get enough support clicks, is scheduled to go out on Sept. 27- two days before the PETA/ USDA meeting. Please share the link, click support on the Facebook, Twitter and Tumbler buttons. thndr.it/1qOIQnr Action 11: Thanks to some on-the-ground Friends of Nosey who attended the Williams County Fair last weekend, we have some incriminating video footage that shows Nosey being allowed to pick up and carry a bucket. Subsequent to the taping, Nosey threw the bucket while carrying a passenger on her back. Liebel was called on this same reckless handling back in 2010. Please file a complaint with the USDA. To copy/ paste into the form: On Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Williams County Fair, Montpelier, Ohio while under the supervision of Tomi Liebel Jr., Nosey was allowed to pick up, carry and eventually hurl a bucket while carrying a passenger on her back. This is clearly irresponsible handling of a wild animal that puts the public at unnecessary risk. Provided for your convenience, is a video of Nosey carrying the bucket just prior to hurling it. Link to video- bit.ly/1r1uXmf Nosey the elephant, is owned by Hugo Liebel- USDA License #58-C-0288 of Davenport, Florida. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/aw_complaint_form.shtml Action 12: Please file a complaint with the USDA concerning Noseys chronic skin condition. This is a significant action because USDA is required to respond to all complaints. To c/p into the form provided in a link below: Since at least 2007, APHIS has acknowledged Nosey the elephants scaling, cracking and flaking skin condition yet the ailment remains uncorrected. On September 12, 2014 at the Williams County Fair, Montpelier, OH, Nosey could be seen suffering the same skin condition she has for years now. As evidenced in the attached photos from the Williams County Fair, Noseys skin condition is widely spread across her body. I believe this represents willful violation of AWA 2.40(a) and 2.40(b) Nosey the elephant, is owned by Hugo Liebel- USDA License #58-C-0288 of Davenport, Florida.Photos are attached as evidence from Sept.12, 2014 bit.ly/1qfQ8eV bit.ly/1uH94IX bit.ly/1qYgUNP bit.ly/1uGU26U Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/aw_complaint_form.shtml (Photos courtesy of V. Dickey) Action 13: Please file a complaint with the USDA concerning Noseys chronic eye drainage. This is a significant action because USDA is required to respond to all complaints. To c/p into the form provided in a link below: Nosey the elephant has suffered an ongoing eye condition whereby her eyes continually drain white matter. As evidenced in the attached photos from September 12, 2014 at the Williams County Fair, Montpelier, OH, Nosey could be seen suffering this eye condition. I believe this represents willful violation of the Animal Welfare Act. Nosey the elephant, is owned by Hugo Liebel- USDA License #58-C-0288 of Davenport, Florida. Photos from Sept. 12, 2014 are attached as evidence. bit.ly/XhK4eK bit.ly/1o3cJvD Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/aw_complaint_form.shtml (Photos courtesy of V. Dickey) Action 14: If we can convince ABCs 20/20 to do a follow-up on this story, it will go a long way toward helping rescue Nosey. Please submit a request to 20/20 for a follow-up report on Nosey the elephant as a member of the 63 baby elephants captured in Zimbabwe in 1984. Link to form: abcnews.go/Site/page?id=3271346&cat=20%2F20 Click on news story submission when asked to Please choose the subject for your message. Here is a copy/ paste note for the message field (be sure to include the link to the first half of their original show): In 1984, 20/20 covered Arthur Jones capture of 63 baby elephants to bring to the US.The story isnt over. Nosey, one of those 63, still lives. She has been used by her owner, Hugo Liebel for decades as a circus ele. Nosey, an endangered species is now crippled, chronically ill, beaten, neglected and still worked. USDA has cited Liebel nearly 200 times for Animal Welfare Act violations. Nosey is only worked harder to pay Liebels fines. PLEASE DO A FOLLOW-UP STORY. bit.ly/1wsrKwg Action 15: Beginning tomorrow, and for the rest of the week, please copy and paste the attached letter in an email to your Congressman. You will see that there are two versions. One for US citizens and one for non-US citizens and for helping with phone call talking points. By first going to the government link and typing in your zipcode, you will get the name, phone and email information for your Congressman. Please call your Congressmans office everyday this week. APHIS, apparently, needs a reason to act. house.gov/representatives/find/#myrep Dear Representative________ I am writing to advise you of a concern I have regarding APHIS (Animal Health and Plant Inspection Services) of the USDA. For the past several years now, APHIS has conducted numerous inspections on a single elephant, Nosey, that have resulted in an accumulation of nearly 200 violations, many of which are repeat citations. Nosey the elephant, is owned by Hugo Liebel USDA License ##58-C-0288 of Davenport, Florida and is the subject of these inspections. Currently, Nosey has a chronic skin condition that has been allowed to go uncorrected for years. For at least the past month, the elephants eyes have dribbled a white substance. Most significantly, Nosey is crippled and drags her legs along as she hauls passengers on her back. The elephant has been diagnosed by an elephant expert, Dr. Philip K. Ensley, D.V.M., as having advanced degenerative arthritis. Not only is allowing this lame elephant to continue giving rides inhumane, it is downright dangerous for the people riding on her as she is unsteady on her feet. APHIS has been made aware of these issues by many concerned citizens via the USDA/APHIS on-line complaint form over the past month. Video footage and photos documenting Noseys condition at a series of locations from the past month have been made available and, concerns over public safety and animal welfare have been shared with APHIS. Despite acknowledging receipt of the recent complaints and being aware of recent public concerns, APHIS supervisor, Dr. Kay Carter-Corker, Assistant Regional Director with Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, claims there is nothing more APHIS will do, not can do but, will do. Dr. Carter-Corker also recognizes that APHIS has the power and responsibility to interpret laws. Over the many years that APHIS has supervised the care of Nosey the elephant, the agency has yet to take meaningful action that leads to correcting problems. For example, Noseys skin condition was looked at in March and then again in August of 2014, just as it has been year in and year out for at least seven consecutive years. The skin condition has not improved and yet, APHIS accepts this. Afterall, theyve done their part by simply checking in. Seven years of checking in is not good enough. Why, at the very least, has no timeline been set within which Mr. Liebel has to demonstrate compliance, i.e., to show that the treatment protocol has been followed to the degree that the skin condition is improving? The truth is, Nosey is the only one who bears the brunt of inaction on the part of those who are suppose to protect her meanwhile the cycle of neglect continues. APHIS appears to have little intention of ever exercising its responsibility to the public by interpreting and enforcing the Animal Welfare Act as it was written and intended nor does the agency seem interested in listening to the many concerns regarding Nosey as expressed by the public. The way that APHIS is conducting itself with regard to Nosey the elephant represents a breach of responsibility to the public. As such, stern and immediate action on the part of you, my Congressman, is warranted. I look forward to learning how you intend to address the problems involving APHIS and the Nosey elephant case. Respectfully, (second similar version) For NON-US CITIZENS or telephoning: Dear Representative________ I would like to advise you of a concern I have regarding APHIS (Animal Health and Plant Inspection Services) of the USDA. For the past several years now, APHIS has conducted numerous inspections on a single elephant, Nosey, that have resulted in an accumulation of nearly 200 violations, many of which are repeat citations. Nosey the elephant, is owned by Hugo Liebel USDA License ##58-C-0288 of Davenport, Florida and is the subject of these inspections. Currently, Nosey has a chronic skin condition that has been allowed to go uncorrected for years. For at least the past month, the elephants eyes have dribbled a white substance. Most significantly, Nosey is crippled and drags her legs along as she hauls passengers on her back. The elephant has been diagnosed by an elephant expert, Dr. Philip K. Ensley, D.V.M., as having advanced degenerative arthritis. Not only is allowing this lame elephant to continue giving rides inhumane, it is downright dangerous for the people riding on her as she is unsteady on her feet. APHIS has been made aware of these issues by many concerned citizens via the USDA/APHIS on-line complaint form over the past month. Video footage and photos documenting Noseys condition at a series of locations from the past month have been made available and, concerns over public safety and animal welfare have been shared with APHIS. Despite acknowledging receipt of the recent complaints and being aware of recent public concerns, APHIS supervisor, Dr. Kay Carter-Corker, Assistant Regional Director with Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, claims there is nothing more APHIS will do, not can do but, will do. Dr. Carter-Corker also recognizes that APHIS has the power and responsibility to interpret laws. Over the many years that APHIS has supervised the care of Nosey the elephant, the agency has yet to take meaningful action that leads to actually correcting problems. For example, Noseys skin condition was looked at in March and then again in August of 2014 just as it has been year in and year out for at least seven consecutive years. The skin condition has not improved and yet, APHIS accepts this. Afterall, theyve done their part by simply checking in. Seven years of checking in is not good enough. Why, at the very least, has no timeline been set within which Mr. Liebel has to demonstrate compliance, i.e., to show that the treatment protocol has been followed to the degree that the skin condition is improving? The truth is, Nosey is the only one who bears the brunt of inaction on the part of those who are suppose to protect her meanwhile the cycle of neglect continues. APHIS appears to have little intention of ever exercising its responsibility to the public by interpreting and enforcing the Animal Welfare Act as it was written and intended nor does the agency seem interested in listening to the many concerns expressed by the public. The way that APHIS is conducting itself with regard to Nosey the elephant represents a breach of responsibility to the public. As such, stern and immediate action on your part is warranted. I look forward to learning how you intend to address the problems involving APHIS and the Nosey elephant case. Respectfully, Action 16: Barbara Walters is already sympathetic to the needs of elephants. She has spoken up for the Jumbolair eles in the past and will be interested in knowing where the last circus ele of the group is now- living the small circus fate worse than death that her colleague, Roger Caras spoke of nearly 30 years ago. Noseys story needs exposure. After viewing PETAs newest video, please tweet as often as possible to: @BarbaraJWalters Meet Nosey, a Jumbolair ele. ~200 USDA violations, crippled and exploited. Plz speak for Nosey! bit.ly/1r6m9fS PETITIONS: 1. https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/FREE_NOSEY_THE_CIRCUS_ELEPHANTGET_HUGO_LIEBEL_IN_JAIL/?wYHTKab 2. thepetitionsite/765/646/549/retire-nosey-the-elephant-from-the-circus-industry/?cid=FB_TAF 3. forcechange/119011/rescue-mistreated-animals-from-family-circus/ 4.https://secure.peta.or/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=5425 5. https://secure.peta.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=5203 6. peta.org/action/action-alerts/nosey-elephant-needs-help-today/ 7. peta.org/action/action-alerts/usda-confiscate-nosey/#ixzz3Cm1tlrmC LIST OF Contacts for tweeting/ creating your own tweets: Celebrities: @PaulMcCartney, @LeoDiCaprio, @ellen, @RyanGosling, @BenAffleck, @CaseyAffleck, @ChanningTatum, @EyeofJackieChan, @PamelaDAnderson, @SarahMcLachlan, @DaveNavarro, @JaredLeto, @JennieGarth, @Tori_Spelling, @ShannenDoherty, @IMKirstenBell, @Kelly_Clarkson, @MirandaLambert, @ZoeSaldana, @LewisHamilton, @JVM (JaneVelezMitchell), @PamGrier, @EdwardJOlmos, @BarbieTwins, @RickeyGervais, @WynonnaMusic @HaydenPanettier, @Alyssa_Milano, @JessicaBiel, @IanSomerhalder, @Cher, @AliciaSilv, @RedHourBen (BenStiller), @Mariska (Hargitay from SVU), @GeorgeTakei, @MattSorum @MarkRuffalo,@OliviaMunn, @LilyTomlin @KristinDavis, @Pink, @BioAnnie1 (Willie Nelsons wife), @WillieNelson, @JaneFonda News & organizations: @truthout, @commondreams, @rawstory @thenation @KatrinaNation, @RSN_Godot, @Care2, @ActionAlerts @MotherJones @Cyg_Elephants @OneGreenPlanet, @earthactivists, @Ecowatch, @enviroedgenews, @democracynow, @LATunleashed, @huffingtonpost, @ABCNews, @NYTimes, @NYTlive, @CBSNews, @NBC, @grist, @USAToday, @CBSAndrew, @WashingtonPost, @truthdig, @salon, @msnbc, @cnn, @npr, @ajam, @AJInsideStoryAM, @RaySuarezNews, @AmericaTonight, @ajamstream, @ajconsiderthis, @davidshuster, @libcasey, @KateObrian. @AJAMMornings, @TheStephSy, @TheDailyBeast, @BillMoyersHQ, @cspanwj,@EnviroNewsTV, @BarbaraBoxer (Calif senator), @TYTNetwork, @CenkUygur, @AnaKasparian, @jiadarola, @RingofFireRadio, @SMShow, @ThinkProgress, @FreeSpeechTV, @bpshow, @DavidPakmanshow, @rconniff, @nicholsuprising, @DavidCornDC MSNBC hosts: @lawrence, @TheLastWord, @Maddow, @Maddowblog, @edshow @RonanFarrow, @thecyclemsnbc, @TheRevAl,@PoliticsNation, @ChrisLHayes, @allinwithchris Animal Rights Groups: @peta, @pawsark2000, @theanimalsvoice, PAGE INFO Background: -Nosey is an African Elephant approximatey 30 years old, captured from the wild and owned by Hugo Liebel. -USDA has cited Liebel nearly 200 times for violations pertaining to Nosey. Yet Liebels license to continue exhibit Nosey and use her to give rides has not been revoked. -Nosey has been trained and managed through the use of electric shock, bull hooks, sledgehammers, shovels and withholding food. -Nosey represents a critically endangered species. -Nosey tested positive on a StatPak test for tuberculosis (TB) antibodies in January 2012. A positive test can be an early indicator of TB infection, which is highly transmissible between elephants and humans. -In desperation, Nosey has turned on at least one handler (Hristo Entchev). Former employee claims that wasnt the only time. -Nosey has a chronic skin condition that has not been effectively treated. -Nosey has recently begun limping and Liebel continues to pile multiple people on her back for rides. -Nosey has tested positive for TB which is transmittable to humans. Yet, she is allowed to routinely come into close contact with people. -Nosey has also been referred to by her owner as Tiny, Peanut and Dumbo. -Hugo Liebel has also identified himself as Hugo Bloom, Tomi Liebel and Tommy Liebel. -Hugo Liebel has owned or is associated with many circuses including Florida State Family Circus, Liebling Brothers Circus, Liebel Family Circus, Universoul Circus, Shriners Circus and others. Page Guidelines: Together, as we have done before, we can drive the change that will finally bring Nosey the Elephant the peace, safety and dignity she has long been deprived of. In order to do that, here are a few page guidelines that will help us all stay as efficient as possible along the way. 1. The primary focus for action will be on creating a broader base of supporters for the sake of increasing awareness. To accomplish this we will be appealing to the media, celebrities, politicians and others who have the ability to engage the public. The secondary focus, will be to address the USDA requesting that Noseys case be given critical consideration. Along the way, other actions that are anticipated to further the cause will be implemented. 2. All posts must pertain only to Nosey, or unfortunately, they will have to be deleted. 3. Any information, news or ideas pertaining to Nosey are encouraged. 4. While respectful debate is encouraged, no language of hate, racial slurs, personal attacks will be permitted. Remarks of this nature will be deleted. Persons making such remarks may also be removed from the group. 5. We function best as a mutually supportive team, positivity tempered with resolve and reality will get us to where we want to be. 6. All info and graphics are yours to use to promote the betterment of conditions elephants. Share--thats what this is for. *Though this is an event page, there is no single date for action. The event page format seemed to best fit the needs of this page. 7. For clarification purposes, none of the photographs or video taken of Nosey and used on this page are copyrighted nor are were they taken by hosts of this page.
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