I am completely overwhelmed to share that the permit has finally been granted and Elmo is officially coming home. I honestly never thought this would be possible without the incredible kindness of everyone who signed. This belongs entirely to you and I am just so happy that Elmo will be …
Getting Elmo to the UK from Nigeria.
This petition is dedicated to Elmo, a Congo African Grey parrot who lived with Dawn Plummer for nearly 5 years.
Dawn was in Nigeria as a missionary for over 6 years and is from Scotland in the UK. After contacting the UK authorities it seemed possible Elmo would be able to go to Scotland but because of Nigerian law the CITES export permit she needed to take Elmo out of the country has not been granted.
Without this CITES export permit, the CITES import permit for the UK cannot be applied for. This means Elmo will need to stay in Nigerian and at the age of 5 said goodbye to the person he has grown to love and has looked after him for as long as he can probably remember.
It is hoped that this petition will raise Elmo's profile so something can be done to let the Nigerian authorities grant the permit which is needed.
Please LETS BRING ELMO HOME!!!!!!
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you care about Elmo and his story. If a few more people could help get these signatures to five hundred it would put us in such a better position to talk to the officials.
Reached 100 supporters
October 25, 2011
6 Comments
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Emma Chapman
14 years ago
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Absolutely gutted for them both. Animals form such deep bonds and he must be terrified.
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Mark Vega
14 years ago
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Ridiculous red tape. Let the poor creature go home to Scotland where he belongs.
S
Sarah Tan
14 years ago
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This is so heartbreaking. That poor bird is probably so confused right now. Please let them be together again.
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Linda Vargas
14 years ago
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ELMO NEEDS TO BE WITH HIS HUMAN!!! this is just cruel honestly.
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David Vogel
14 years ago
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Poor elmo. 5 years is a long time to just be seperated like that. Hope someone in charge listens.
J
James Hardy
14 years ago
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Just cut the paperwork and let the bird go. It shouldn't be this hard to do the right thing.
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I am completely overwhelmed to share that the permit has finally been granted and Elmo is officially coming home. I honestly never thought this would be possible without the incredible kindness of everyone who signed. This belongs entirely to you and I am just so happy that Elmo will be …
Getting Elmo to the UK from Nigeria.
This petition is dedicated to Elmo, a Congo African Grey parrot who lived with Dawn Plummer for nearly 5 years.
Dawn was in Nigeria as a missionary for over 6 years and is from Scotland in the UK. After contacting the UK authorities it seemed possible Elmo would be able to go to Scotland but because of Nigerian law the CITES export permit she needed to take Elmo out of the country has not been granted.
Without this CITES export permit, the CITES import permit for the UK cannot be applied for. This means Elmo will need to stay in Nigerian and at the age of 5 said goodbye to the person he has grown to love and has looked after him for as long as he can probably remember.
It is hoped that this petition will raise Elmo's profile so something can be done to let the Nigerian authorities grant the permit which is needed.
Please LETS BRING ELMO HOME!!!!!!
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you care about Elmo and his story. If a few more people could help get these signatures to five hundred it would put us in such a better position to talk to the officials.
Reached 100 supporters
October 25, 2011
6 Comments
E
Emma Chapman
14 years ago
Featured
Absolutely gutted for them both. Animals form such deep bonds and he must be terrified.
M
Mark Vega
14 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous red tape. Let the poor creature go home to Scotland where he belongs.
S
Sarah Tan
14 years ago
Featured
This is so heartbreaking. That poor bird is probably so confused right now. Please let them be together again.
L
Linda Vargas
14 years ago
Featured
ELMO NEEDS TO BE WITH HIS HUMAN!!! this is just cruel honestly.
D
David Vogel
14 years ago
Featured
Poor elmo. 5 years is a long time to just be seperated like that. Hope someone in charge listens.
J
James Hardy
14 years ago
Featured
Just cut the paperwork and let the bird go. It shouldn't be this hard to do the right thing.
Absolutely gutted for them both. Animals form such deep bonds and he must be terrified.