Comments on: PETA Goes After Michael Jackson’s Neglected Giraffes http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/12/01/peta-goes-after-michael-jacksons-neglected-giraffes/ celebrities caught green-handed Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:01:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: jane http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/12/01/peta-goes-after-michael-jacksons-neglected-giraffes/comment-page-1/#comment-377313 jane Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:32:04 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=10884#comment-377313 I live in Shiprock, New Mexico, on the Navajo Reservation with family in Page,AZ. There are rumours that Michael Jackson was building a zoo or sanctuary there and had some African type animals brought in by semis. The semi truck that was carrying some of the animals namely lions and hyenas, wrecked and the lion and hyenas escaped. Reports have been made by area residents, including an elderly woman describing laughing dogs that have attacked all types of livestock. Is this true or has this story been twisted from a story about the animals previously owned by Michael Jackson and their placements since being on the Neverland ranch to a tall tale conjured up by someone on the reservation to somehow involve the Nation during the time the national spotlight was on the death of Michael Jackson? Just curious. I live in Shiprock, New Mexico, on the Navajo Reservation with family in Page,AZ. There are rumours that Michael Jackson was building a zoo or sanctuary there and had some African type animals brought in by semis. The semi truck that was carrying some of the animals namely lions and hyenas, wrecked and the lion and hyenas escaped. Reports have been made by area residents, including an elderly woman describing laughing dogs that have attacked all types of livestock. Is this true or has this story been twisted from a story about the animals previously owned by Michael Jackson and their placements since being on the Neverland ranch to a tall tale conjured up by someone on the reservation to somehow involve the Nation during the time the national spotlight was on the death of Michael Jackson? Just curious.

]]> By: erin - i stand corrected http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/12/01/peta-goes-after-michael-jacksons-neglected-giraffes/comment-page-1/#comment-168178 erin - i stand corrected Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:32:39 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=10884#comment-168178 Ok I’d called yesterday but didn’t reach the owner directly. Now today I talked to the owner Freddie personally at length (just hung up with her) and would like to update my story. And want to say that I stand corrected. I think Freddie and her husband’s love is evident for these giraffes (there are four in total) First of all according to Freddie they were NEVER kept in 15×15 stalls. They do have an indoor area where they play but it is bigger than that and they always have access to a bigger outdoor area as well… and a run… until they are moved into the multi acreage sanctuary… They had a disgruntled employee (I will not go into detail as I was asked not to) but this person (who did some bad things) was upset when they let him go. He contacted Peta and anyone he could in the media (TMZ etc) to complain about the owners and the giraffes. I was invited personally to go there any time that I want to see them. They applied for their permits in may (they’re already a licensed non prof) but soon should have access to the larger preserve where these guys will be allowed to run long distances freely. Already, she explained, they are in an area that is bigger than most zoo’s. They are not a zoo and don’t have admission and aren’t even open to the public. They also have rescues and, as she explained, simply want to have a place for animals - rescue, abused, from other sanctuaries where they lose their homes (like Michael Jackson’s) where they might have a good home. I felt she was sincere and hope to be able to visit these guys someday and hope that soon they’ll be in their even bigger diggs and have lots of room to run. Just my two cents (I did call her too because I’m also writing a piece elsewhere about the whole story where I will now explain their side as well) Erin Ok I’d called yesterday but didn’t reach the owner directly. Now today I talked to the owner Freddie personally at length (just hung up with her) and would like to update my story. And want to say that I stand corrected. I think Freddie and her husband’s love is evident for these giraffes (there are four in total) First of all according to Freddie they were NEVER kept in 15×15 stalls. They do have an indoor area where they play but it is bigger than that and they always have access to a bigger outdoor area as well… and a run… until they are moved into the multi acreage sanctuary… They had a disgruntled employee (I will not go into detail as I was asked not to) but this person (who did some bad things) was upset when they let him go. He contacted Peta and anyone he could in the media (TMZ etc) to complain about the owners and the giraffes. I was invited personally to go there any time that I want to see them. They applied for their permits in may (they’re already a licensed non prof) but soon should have access to the larger preserve where these guys will be allowed to run long distances freely. Already, she explained, they are in an area that is bigger than most zoo’s. They are not a zoo and don’t have admission and aren’t even open to the public. They also have rescues and, as she explained, simply want to have a place for animals – rescue, abused, from other sanctuaries where they lose their homes (like Michael Jackson’s) where they might have a good home.

I felt she was sincere and hope to be able to visit these guys someday and hope that soon they’ll be in their even bigger diggs and have lots of room to run.

Just my two cents

(I did call her too because I’m also writing a piece elsewhere about the whole story where I will now explain their side as well)

Erin

]]> By: erin http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/12/01/peta-goes-after-michael-jacksons-neglected-giraffes/comment-page-1/#comment-168158 erin Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:51:45 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=10884#comment-168158 I called the place in Arizona. It's true. But they say they're upgrading the giraffe's digs to 150x150 which is still bs. they also own a motor sports/boat company which is who you get when you call. it's bs. i'm doing an article on how terrible they are (i blame the holding co, not MJ) E I called the place in Arizona. It’s true. But they say they’re upgrading the giraffe’s digs to 150×150 which is still bs. they also own a motor sports/boat company which is who you get when you call. it’s bs. i’m doing an article on how terrible they are (i blame the holding co, not MJ)

E

]]> By: Anna http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/12/01/peta-goes-after-michael-jacksons-neglected-giraffes/comment-page-1/#comment-168115 Anna Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:32:57 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=10884#comment-168115 This is a sad story, whether true or not. I heard about this recycling site where you can recycle electronics and have the proceeds go to places like National Wildlife Foundation, World Wildlife Fund, etc. It's called Recycle 4 a Cause....maybe we should be Recycle 4 the Giraffes! This is a sad story, whether true or not. I heard about this recycling site where you can recycle electronics and have the proceeds go to places like National Wildlife Foundation, World Wildlife Fund, etc. It’s called Recycle 4 a Cause….maybe we should be Recycle 4 the Giraffes!

]]> By: Jane Ross http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/12/01/peta-goes-after-michael-jacksons-neglected-giraffes/comment-page-1/#comment-168109 Jane Ross Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:45:29 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=10884#comment-168109 Why do people read this stuff and automatically believe it? Has there not been enough proof that most stories about him are false? Why do people read this stuff and automatically believe it? Has there not been enough proof that most stories about him are false?

]]> By: Kilroy http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/12/01/peta-goes-after-michael-jacksons-neglected-giraffes/comment-page-1/#comment-168084 Kilroy Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:19:52 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=10884#comment-168084 If Jackson can't screw it, he doesn't care. If Jackson can’t screw it, he doesn’t care.

]]> By: Toxic Avenger http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/12/01/peta-goes-after-michael-jacksons-neglected-giraffes/comment-page-1/#comment-168060 Toxic Avenger Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:55:25 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=10884#comment-168060 The responsibility is really that of the holding company now, and the couple who have been slacking on this "zoo" of theirs. However, it's cool to pick on M.J., like it has been for the better part of two decades. I seriously wish people and organizations would leave the man alone, and stop copping out on the easiest target. The responsibility is really that of the holding company now, and the couple who have been slacking on this “zoo” of theirs. However, it’s cool to pick on M.J., like it has been for the better part of two decades.

I seriously wish people and organizations would leave the man alone, and stop copping out on the easiest target.

]]> By: VeggieTart http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/12/01/peta-goes-after-michael-jacksons-neglected-giraffes/comment-page-1/#comment-168059 VeggieTart Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:54:45 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=10884#comment-168059 Like I needed another reason not to like Michael Jackson. Like I needed another reason not to like Michael Jackson.

]]> By: erin http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/12/01/peta-goes-after-michael-jacksons-neglected-giraffes/comment-page-1/#comment-167828 erin Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:50:56 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=10884#comment-167828 despite michael's great (and often funny) writing style this post left me very sad... first off, mj should have been clued off when they said they were "buying" pets for a sanctuary. a real sanctuary takes in wild animals (retired elephants, mistreated animals etc) and then has to pay a fortune to maintain them (and people donate to help the sanctuary) They dont BUY animals for a sanctuary. That's called a zoo (which personally I do not frequent) And this place isn't even a zoo -it's a tiny holding pen. A DOG needs at least that much room. What a joke. I hope these losers get arrested for animal abuse and go to a prison (as small as the pen they kept those elegant creatures in) Erin despite michael’s great (and often funny) writing style this post left me very sad…

first off, mj should have been clued off when they said they were “buying” pets for a sanctuary.

a real sanctuary takes in wild animals (retired elephants, mistreated animals etc) and then has to pay a fortune to maintain them (and people donate to help the sanctuary) They dont BUY animals for a sanctuary. That’s called a zoo (which personally I do not frequent) And this place isn’t even a zoo -it’s a tiny holding pen. A DOG needs at least that much room. What a joke. I hope these losers get arrested for animal abuse and go to a prison (as small as the pen they kept those elegant creatures in)

Erin

]]> By: Burger King Vegan Menu http://www.ecorazzi.com/2008/12/01/peta-goes-after-michael-jacksons-neglected-giraffes/comment-page-1/#comment-167761 Burger King Vegan Menu Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:26:10 +0000 http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=10884#comment-167761 That's a shame. Why would you put forth the money for these elegant creatures only to neglect them and relinquish responsibility. Sounds like a bad investment and an even worse couple of investors. That’s a shame. Why would you put forth the money for these elegant creatures only to neglect them and relinquish responsibility. Sounds like a bad investment and an even worse couple of investors.

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