Great job u pple at the elephant sanctuary. Its u all dis kind soul that had given dis big buddies a second chance to live with pride n dignity, a second chance to be loved cared for, n mayb a final chance in their life to live freely towards their own nature. Big big thanks you all n hurray for billie, was touching to see him trust n lift his leg letting u cut that chain that had once brought misery n hurt to him.
Yay!! I have been to the circus once when I was a little girl. It was a small town so getting to the back and seeing the animals was easy to do. It was also something I will never ever forget, and the very reason I chose not to go back to the circus again. Though the animals looked well cared for, it broke my heart to see the elephants chained up, and to see the tigers in cages so small they could not barely stand up or turn around. What you guys do with the Sanctuary is an amazing.
For a moment, when she had the chain in her trunk, I thought she would put her foot over the other end and snap it in two. That would have been poetic justice for being chained all those years.
They said Billie was a bad elephant!!! The people were BAD! Just look at this amazing video and the thought, care, patience and love that went into removing it....... truly BRILLIANT Up with the TN Santuary and all the loving workers. I love BILLIE
Whau - now you had med crying... I'm from Denmark and just heard about your sanctuary to night from a FB-friend. I love elephants - THANK YOU so much for sharing the lives of the most amazing animals in the world.... Keep up the good work...
I was reading this on the blog and then was thinking wow wouldn't it be amazing if they showed us the video, that's before I scrolled down the page and then there was the video!! I was so excited I read the whole thing first then clicked on the video it was really exciting.....and just wanted to say thanks very much for letting us share in this moment :)
This is an important milestone for Billie and I'm so happy for her that she is finally with humans who understand her and care about her. I love that she held the chain. If she could, I'm sure she would mail it back to the Hawthorne Corporation.
You go Billie girl! No more shackles for you sweetheart.
Just goes to show what some love, kindness and respect can do.
Thank you TES for everything you do for these beautiful ladies. Most of all, many many thanks for allowing us the privilege of being part of these girls' lives.
How wonderful! Lump in my throat and tears of gratitude to you lovely people who do such marvellous work with these incredible fellow-creatures. Well Done!
@mjzapjr Billie resides in the Phase 1 Yard where her friend Lizzie is undergoing treatment for TB. So all Caregivers in this area routinely wear Tyvek coveralls and masks for protection.
Good luck and continued success for this wonderful charity giving these beautiful animals a chance at a decent life. God bless you all. Art in Vero Beach.
(made my day-Jen Appleseed) - mine too Jen - what we have done in our ignorance to each other and our animal companions on this planet as we all hurdle through space together is truly the definition of unenlightened.
:) What a beautiful moment to capture on video. Bless you for all the effort you put into her training so she could finally get that thing off her ankle.
What are those sticks that guy is using?
kindlykritter 2 months ago
Great job u pple at the elephant sanctuary. Its u all dis kind soul that had given dis big buddies a second chance to live with pride n dignity, a second chance to be loved cared for, n mayb a final chance in their life to live freely towards their own nature. Big big thanks you all n hurray for billie, was touching to see him trust n lift his leg letting u cut that chain that had once brought misery n hurt to him.
thegh0ST505 3 months ago
Yay!! I have been to the circus once when I was a little girl. It was a small town so getting to the back and seeing the animals was easy to do. It was also something I will never ever forget, and the very reason I chose not to go back to the circus again. Though the animals looked well cared for, it broke my heart to see the elephants chained up, and to see the tigers in cages so small they could not barely stand up or turn around. What you guys do with the Sanctuary is an amazing.
zigg99 3 months ago
For a moment, when she had the chain in her trunk, I thought she would put her foot over the other end and snap it in two. That would have been poetic justice for being chained all those years.
neeraj2608 4 months ago
tears and more tears. good for Billie! pass the treats!
louieiglesias 4 months ago
This was a big step for her. I shudder to think of what would happen to these lovely creatures if the ES wasn't around.
HaydenICM 6 months ago
I can't stop watching this video. . . way to go Billie!
cheyla38 7 months ago
That's my girl
Bugalu67 7 months ago
Brilliant - no animal should ever be chained - thanks for being caring and loving people.
creativeforce11 8 months ago 5
THANK YOU for all you do ... tis a beautiful, heart warming thing .. love and blessings
SoulBeat123 9 months ago 4
They said Billie was a bad elephant!!! The people were BAD! Just look at this amazing video and the thought, care, patience and love that went into removing it....... truly BRILLIANT Up with the TN Santuary and all the loving workers. I love BILLIE
Swedetres 9 months ago 11
Thank you so much for sharing this beatiful moment with us!
Griwhoolda 9 months ago 2
Whau - now you had med crying... I'm from Denmark and just heard about your sanctuary to night from a FB-friend. I love elephants - THANK YOU so much for sharing the lives of the most amazing animals in the world.... Keep up the good work...
3glb 9 months ago 2
Thank You Elephant Sanctuary for existing for animals like Billie and, so sadly, so many others. Thank You for ALL you do!
sweetpea3339 9 months ago
I love you Billie and TES. What wonderful work you do!!
smilingdog 9 months ago
Way to go, Billie! That chain is gone for good!
bookishfilly 9 months ago
YIPPEE!!! What an accompishment!!
Dumbofan1 9 months ago
Way to go Billie Sue!!!!!
Bugalu67 10 months ago 15
Fantastic work!! thankyou for using Positive Reinforcement with this beautiful animal :o)))
abirdslife 10 months ago
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
ilovecanines 10 months ago
I was reading this on the blog and then was thinking wow wouldn't it be amazing if they showed us the video, that's before I scrolled down the page and then there was the video!! I was so excited I read the whole thing first then clicked on the video it was really exciting.....and just wanted to say thanks very much for letting us share in this moment :)
sohcsarewicked 10 months ago
This is an important milestone for Billie and I'm so happy for her that she is finally with humans who understand her and care about her. I love that she held the chain. If she could, I'm sure she would mail it back to the Hawthorne Corporation.
evelynjoyce 10 months ago
Ah, Sweetheart. Good Girl!
onekinkstar 10 months ago
I'm so happy for Billie!
Rakshaming 10 months ago
You go Billie girl! No more shackles for you sweetheart.
Just goes to show what some love, kindness and respect can do.
Thank you TES for everything you do for these beautiful ladies. Most of all, many many thanks for allowing us the privilege of being part of these girls' lives.
maryea46 10 months ago
You go gurl :)
THEROBBIEKSHOW 10 months ago
How wonderful! Lump in my throat and tears of gratitude to you lovely people who do such marvellous work with these incredible fellow-creatures. Well Done!
NORMPOSS 10 months ago 2
aw that's awwwwwwwwwwwsome!
meleagrid 10 months ago
Whats with the masks? Was she sick? Afraid to get her sick?
mjzapjr 10 months ago 2
@mjzapjr Billie resides in the Phase 1 Yard where her friend Lizzie is undergoing treatment for TB. So all Caregivers in this area routinely wear Tyvek coveralls and masks for protection.
elephantsanctuarytn 10 months ago 4
@elephantsanctuarytn doesn't that make billie vulnerable to TB?
ZeBeFruity 10 months ago
@ZeBeFruity Elephants are only vulnerable to infection from TB if another elephant is actively shedding the bacteria. Liz is not shedding.
elephantsanctuarytn 9 months ago
@elephantsanctuarytn Thanks for the answer. I was wondering the same thing.... and YEAH BILLIE!
Meannej2 9 months ago
An amazing video and a wonderful moment!! Thank you for all the hard work you do in rescuing formerly imprisoned elephants!
OonaCanute 10 months ago
WONDERFUL!! Free at last Billie
audiodoc 10 months ago
Good luck and continued success for this wonderful charity giving these beautiful animals a chance at a decent life. God bless you all. Art in Vero Beach.
aoc36 10 months ago
(made my day-Jen Appleseed) - mine too Jen - what we have done in our ignorance to each other and our animal companions on this planet as we all hurdle through space together is truly the definition of unenlightened.
JourneyHome 10 months ago
What an amazing moment!!!!
TomTresh2 10 months ago
:) What a beautiful moment to capture on video. Bless you for all the effort you put into her training so she could finally get that thing off her ankle.
AnnaMayaHouse 10 months ago 7
freedom behind baaaaaaaars
zamborghini 10 months ago 3
Very happy!! What a great moment. :)
PhantomDrums917 10 months ago
FREEEEEEDOOOOOOOOMMMMMM
ASSEMblerEX 10 months ago
Gee, now I don't know what to say!
Congratulations everyone, congratulations Billie! This ends any ties to Hawthorn for good.
procfan 10 months ago
Hooray!!!!
catsinhouse 10 months ago
Thats wonderful!!!!!! Good girl Billie, now you are completely liberated! Thanks people of the Sanctuary!!!!!!
hugwildlife 10 months ago 16