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Bob Barker Pays $880,000 To Fly Elephants To Sanctuary
Famed game show host Bob Barker has once again stepped forward to help animals in need. Barker is spending $880,000 to fly three elephants to a California sanctuary aboard a private cargo plane.
The last remaining elephants at Toronto Zoo; Thika, Iringa and Toka will soon be enjoying sunny weather at the PAWS Sanctuary in San Andreas, California, after concerns mounted that the cold Canadian climate was unsuitable for the animals.
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At first the elephants were scheduled to make their journey by truck, but when one of them developed a foot problem that could have made the trip fatal, Barker offered to pay to fly all three of the animals to their new home.
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Barker said the elephants "have suffered so much for so long and now they have an opportunity to live the rest of their lives at what has been described as 'elephant paradise.' To think that one of them might not survive the trip in a truck touched my heart and purse strings."
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The Performing Animals Welfare Society (PAWS) elephant sanctuary has acres of land for the pachyderms to explore including lakes, hills and flatlands; plus there are other elephants are on hand to meet.
The elephants will be transported in crates inside a Russian cargo jet before May 15.
Barker, who is 88-years young, says he plans to greet the elephants at the sanctuary when they arrive.
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I have had a lifelong love for elephants, and it is no wonder that Bob would step up to the plate to help such a creature that will sadly someday no longer be with us due to the ignorance of man. We have a choise as to our future, and with the help of people that can afford to move mountains, I say YEA! I wish that I could do the same as you. Mr Barker, I and hundreds like me thank you for your efforts, and may your personal rewards continue to be great with all that you do for animals. Thank You!
April 03 2012 at 5:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replydking29635 - I agree that the money amount was not needed. Bob himself would have been a little embarrased that they mentioned it, but it is still wonderful that he did it. We can only hope that more people will step forward if they can and help where needed.
April 02 2012 at 8:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI think it's wonderful that he dd this good deed. But not suprising that it was Bob Barker. He and Betty White have always come to mind when it comes to animals and their special needs. KUDOS to Bob and Betty.
April 02 2012 at 8:16 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyLove you Bob, you are a wonderful person!
April 02 2012 at 10:56 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyLove you Bob! Your a wonderful person!
April 02 2012 at 10:55 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyKUDO'S TO BOB BARKER. A GREAT AMERICAN HERO TO THOSE ANIMAL'S WHO ARE IN NEED. WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE HIM IN THE WORLD.
March 31 2012 at 8:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJust want to shout the biggest THANK YOU to Bob Barker for all he has done to help, save, and love animals he is a compassionate man, and one of the greatest animal activist. THANK YOU
March 31 2012 at 9:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRemind them to show up to the airport 2 hours early to get through security. TSA will probably want to see what they're hiding.
March 30 2012 at 8:16 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHe is such an amazing man! So proud of him. Always thinking of others. I've always admired his caring for animals -- always educating the public on spay/neutering of animals. You are a wonderful man, Bob Barker!!!
March 29 2012 at 12:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIts an excessive amount of money, period! Why even bring it up? Just tell the story, leave the money spent out. Its awesome but no need to mention how much it costs. A good deed is a good deed no matter how much one spends. When you throw money into the story it ruins it somewhat for me. Enough said!
March 28 2012 at 10:15 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyYOU MUST BE BROKE....... SO JUST THE WORD MONEY IRRITATES YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE NONE! HOWEVER I ACTUALLY ENJOY WHEN THEY ATTACH HOW MUCH ONE SPENT ON A GOOD DEED, IT SHOWS THE DEDICATION AND BELIEF IN THE CAUSE.
March 28 2012 at 12:42 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyReal Journalism includes FACTS. Many people would have been curious how much it costs to transport three
April 01 2012 at 10:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyelephants by air. If it had been published today - April 1st - I would have said this was FICTION!