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We've just learned that the suffering elephant Nosey (aka "Tiny") is appearing at the DuQuoin State Fair in Du Quoin, Illinois, from now until September 7, despite abundant evidence of exhibitor Hugo Liebel's decades-long neglect of her. Please join PETA in urging the DuQuoin State Fair's organizers to cancel Nosey's appearances immediately.
Liebel's animal-welfare violations span decades. He has been cited with nearly 200 violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA), and in 2013, he was ordered to pay a penalty following nearly three dozen charges for AWA violations, including for chaining Nosey so tightly that she could barely move, denying her adequate veterinary care, and endangering the public. In addition, Nosey has been consistently lame for more than a year and is likely suffering from painful arthritis, a condition that can be fatal in elephants.
Please send a message to the DuQuoin State Fair's organizers urging them to make the prudent and compassionate decision to cancel Nosey's appearances immediately and never host her again.
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