Rescue All of India's Begging Elephants

It's a brutal, centuries-old practice ... endangered Asian elephants are captured in the wild, beaten and broken until they obey commands, then used for 'begging' on the streets. They walk day and night, often in busy city traffic, doing odd jobs to make a buck for their owners. They're isolated, receive little care, and are tightly chained when not working, usually suffering from a slow, painful death as they age.

When begging elephant Pari was rescued by Wildlife SOS, the young 20-year-old elephant could hardly stand. She was malnourished and covered in infected, untreated wounds made by the stab of a spear from her cruel owner. Her feet had been severely injured for so long that she had developed painful arthritis from the prolonged limp.

Signs of a Begging Elephant: Pari - 1) Spear or bullhook to induce fear and cause pain. 2) Crude, ill-fitting saddle or "howdah". 3) Untreated, infected wounds. 4) Fractured and emaciated legs. 5) Glass and metal embedded in her footpads. 6) Severe foot injuries and infection. 7) Starvation and malnutrition from poor food. 8) Longing for kindness, companionship and compassion.

It's time we put an end to 'begging' elephants in India. Sign now and support the bold efforts of Wildlife SOS to show leadership as they take action to put an end to the cruel practice of 'begging' elephants