E.A.R.S.

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Introducing:

		Elephants of Africa Rescue Society

	MISSION STATEMENT: Elephants of Africa Rescue Society is dedicated to supporting projects aimed at securing a safe habitat for wild, African animals and dedicated to providing a sanctuary for their captive cousins with a special focus on elephants. We believe that by educating the public about the problems facing both captive and wild animals we can increase awareness and support. Visit the E.A.R.S. website @ elephantears.org for more information.


	A Little History: E.A.R.S. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by several wild animal trainers and good friends seeking similar goals for their futures and the futures of their elephants. With a fair amount of work, a little luck, and a lot of help from our friends, all are hoping that education will one day be the predominant source of support for all of us.




		The Elephants of EARS: Currently, EARS houses 4 African elephants - (front to rear) Paula, Kristi, Buffy and Butch




	Click here to learn how you can help us help these majestic animals while at the same time commemorating a special friend in your life.


	Where does Wild Things fit in???

It's no secret that if the years of working in this industry did anything positive for our owner Charlie Sammut, it provided a fondness and love for working with African Elephants. We are therefore dedicating the remainder of our ranch to E.A.R.S. in an attempt to become the main location for some of the animals it may come in contact with needing homes in the future.

Next we implemented a full time educational program with our young elephant, "Lisa", called "AN ELEPHANT ENCOUNTER" which is now touching students and audiences throughout central California. This program will benefit the animals at Wild Things and E.A.R.S..

We are currently allowing our elephants to participate in noninvasive studies that we feel will benefit the national data base. This in turn will better the lives of all elephants in captivity, including our own. Veterinarians and students from universities across the country are invited to study our group of elephants as well as receive samples (blood, stool, and/or urine) for their work. The captive population of African elephants is very threatened by our inability to successfully breed in captivity. Should tragedy strike in the wild, we could loose the species entirely therefore, we feel the captive elephant population is an insurance to all elephants and that all responsible captive elephant managers are obligated to participate in any scientific programs which might minimize this risk.


	MAY 17th 2008 MARKED THE DATE OF OUR 8TH ANNUAL GALA AT THE


	Pink Elephant Lounge


	*a Masquerade Ball* AND WHAT A NIGHT IT WAS!!!**

For much more information on this event along with photos, and how you can be sure not to miss the nest one, click here to visit our dedicated EARS website at:


	www.elephantears.org


	Our next big evening block buster will be our 2nd annual All American Boys Chorus Concert on November 8th. If you missed last year's performance, you missed the event that received more positive feedback than any other we've done! Its ALLOT more than you can ever imagine thanks to the creative participation of the Wild Things Gang! Click here and learn much more.

Have you ever attended one of our EARS & GEARS CAR SHOW AND FAMILY DAYS? If not, your missing a GREAT time for all. IT'S ALLOT MORE THAN JUST A TYPICAL CAR SHOW!!!

Click here to visit our EARS website and check out photos of our 2004,05,06 and 07 shows. Learn about how you can join us on July 6th 2008 for our next show.


	For more information on future fundraisers or about E.A.R.S. and it's future projects, or becoming an EARS Sponsor, please contact Charlie at the e-mail icon above or call us at E.A.R.S. (831) 455-3180

* A very special Thank-You to Linda Rosen, our friend and artist who created the E.A.R.S. logo for us.

Wild Things Animal Rentals Inc.

400 River Road Salinas, CA 93908 (831) 455-1901 Fax (831) 455-1902

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