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Shirley's Anniversary Video - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

Animals (tags: elephant, sanctuary, shirley, jenny, urban elephant, tennessee, ethics, AnimalWelfare, habitat, society, rescued, wildlife )

Echo
- 97 days ago - youtube.com

If you dont know the story of Shirley and Jenny, google it or go to elephants.com to read about it OR rent or buy pbs nature series THE URBAN ELEPHANT... Love live Shirl!

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Echo ELES (238)

Saturday July 5, 2008, 10:08 pm

http://www.elephants.com/shirley/shirleystart.htm

Echo ELES (238)

Saturday July 5, 2008, 10:12 pm
MUST SEE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzEUayHqrRc

In 2000, "The Urban Elephant" brought viewers the touching story of Shirley and Jenny, two crippled elephants reunited at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee after a 22-year separation. The bonding was immediate, intense and unforgettable between the two former circus elephants. But long after the cameras were turned off, the wondrous moments would continue.

Kathy W. (177)

Saturday July 5, 2008, 10:54 pm
I remember seeing the story of Shirley and Jenny. It was amazing, awesome, and everything good. After all those years being reunited again. I cried with joy. Thanks Echo!

Marcy M. (203)

Saturday July 5, 2008, 11:05 pm
Thank you Echo! RIP Jenny....I'm sure Shirley is missing her sister terribly.

Donna Smith (17)

Sunday July 6, 2008, 2:35 am
Thank you Echo.

Marisa S. (94)

Sunday July 6, 2008, 3:11 am

All Shirley, Jenny and Solomon, made me cry watching this. Jenny, rest in peace, made poor Shirley's day, and now she's gone. Poor Shirley, I hope Solomon can go and visit her sometime.

Joycey B. (512)

Sunday July 6, 2008, 4:39 am
I am so happy they were reunited for awhile. Such a tear jerker. RIP Jenny. Big thanks to Solomon for all the love he has given Shirley and I hope he continues to do so. Thanks Echo.

Vicky F. (334)

Sunday July 6, 2008, 6:01 am
What a lovely story but I am sad about poor Jenny and Solomon too! Thank you Echo for posting.

Nicole P. (80)

Sunday July 6, 2008, 3:11 pm
Nice post, Echo. Thanks.

Brenda H. (139)

Sunday July 6, 2008, 6:26 pm
THANK YOU ECHO!

Denise Tankha (15)

Sunday July 6, 2008, 8:16 pm
I remember seeing this on either Nat. Geo. of Discovery. It wrenched at the heartstrings. Its good to see that Shirley is well cared for. In this Brave New World we live in when human life is so cheap, what could be the cost of an animal?