Sow, a 55-year-old Asian elephant who spent much of her life unwillingly giving rides to tourists, is now living with her ‘soulmate’ at the Following Giants sanctuary in southern Thailand.
Sow worked in the logging industry — where elephants typically use their tusks to carry logs to rivers, which would then float down to the logging mills — before performing forced labor and enduring harsh mistreatment in the tourism industry for over two decades. And it was only her decaying teeth that got her sent to a sanctuary, as veterinarians deemed her at risk of starvation.
Elderly elephants struggle to eat properly once their teeth start deteriorating, rendering them unable to grind their food. Staff at Following Giants ground Sow’s food for her, ensuring that she receives adequate nutrition.
“It’s already made such a difference to her personality and health,” David Owen, World Animal Protection’s consultant at the sanctuary, told Mirror Online. “She has so much more energy; she looks so much fuller; even her skin looks better.”
Sow reunited with her longtime friend, an elephant named Jahn, at the refuge. The pair, who met when they worked together in the logging industry, have known one another for around 30 years. They’ve formed a strong bond and are often seen interlocking their trunks in a heartwarming display of friendship.
“When Sow and Jahn were reunited at Following Giants, they were delighted to see each other again,” said George White from World Animal Protection. “Their joy at being able to spend time together is clear through their constant tactile interactions and vocalizations. Now able to socialize whenever they like, Jahn and Sow can spend many more years enjoying each other’s company.”
It’s unfortunate that Sow only just started living her best life after her teeth rotted away, and stories like this are a reminder that elephants are not here for our entertainment. When traveling, avoid all parks or roadside attractions that offer human-elephant contact, including rides and washing.
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So happy to read a nice story about the elephant being rescued and living the rest of her life in peace. It’s bittersweet however because the first 30 years of her life were so exploited, when is mankind going to wake up and stop abusing and exploiting these animals for entertainment?!!!
So happy to read a nice story about the elephant being rescued and living the rest of her life in peace. It’s bittersweet however because the first 30 years of her life were so exploited, when is mankind going to wake up and stop abusing and exploiting these animals for entertainment?!!!
Stop all these murders
PLEASE STOP/END
Let all the animals free in the wild and close down all the places torturing,killing the animals!!
Thank you very Humane
Thankyou for all you do and saving these beautiful creatures
I guess in Sow’s case, better late than never is good. Poor Sow had a long life at the mercy of her captors, and at least now she has some years to enjoy her new life with her best friend. Thanks to those who helped this happen for Sow, you can pat yourselves on the back for being such stewards of animal life and their rights as living beings.
I love seeing happy elephants! They are majestic creatures who need to be shown respect and care. They should never be mistreated-ever!
Bastards cowards, leave alone At this inocents elphants motherfucker.
That’s so beautiful. So glad this elephant could be helped.
So glad that Sow has compassionate rescuers and is now living a decent peaceful life with her longtime friend and fellow rescued sufferer, Jahn. So sorry that they lived a long and brutal life before their retirement. The primitive use of animals for human labor must stop. Hope they live many years of elephant happiness.
Get a clue…idiots.
Get a clue…idiots.
unforgiveable sins and crimes committed by human scum to other species, a living hell!!
Sad and sick So sorry for their suffering needlessly Everyone should Speak out if you see this or hear of it bring it to the attention of the public it’s a small way of helping
No Animals Should Be Slaves To Humans Its 2020
Animal Lives Matter
Ban Palm Oil
love from uk
Lovely story of Sow’s final years being able to be happy with a long lost friend Jahn. Thank you to the many people who have made it possible for Sow to thrive on specially prepared food. Your compassion is priceless. The animals in your care have been blessed many times over.
Sow reunited with Jahn – this made me cry. How beautiful 💞
It is unfortunate that Sow had to suffer for so long, but at least she’ll live in comfort and friendship for the rest of her life.
That means EVERYTHING 💖
Awesome. Sad that it takes so long for an elephant to get to live the life God meant for them. When lowlife greedy humans come into the picture the innocent loving animals suffer. Glad this is a happy ending.
Beautiful story… thank you all for your huge HEARTS in rescuing these beautiful creations by GOD
Send em All 2 a reputable sanctuary Now.Thank you
Some Good News at Last!! All Elephants need to be FREE!!!
So happy for her!
I am so happy that Sow and Hahn have reunited again.
Good to hear that Sow has now found some happiness. Such a shame it took so long to treat her properly.
I am so pleased for Sow and Jahn. Thank you so much to everyone who has made a better life for them.
Free all elephants. Their lives matter too.
we need a good story like this