Report Animal Abuse to USDA. It takes many years and many complaints to get the USDA to take action so it is important that you contact them with facts, photos, videos and information they can use.
USDA contact info at:
The USDA’s Investigative and Enforcement Services
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ies/contacts.shtml
Please also try this e-mail address for USDA Secretary Vilsack: agsec@usda.gov
and this e-mail for Lynn P. Bourgeois: Lynn.P.Bourgeois@aphis.usda.gov
who does all the USDA Tiger Truck Stop Inspections.
Louisiana television media contact list: http://www.mondotimes.com/world/usa/tv.html?state=18
Major stations like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC in Baton Rouge are suggested to contact.
Major media contact information for CNN, ABC, etc, can be found at: http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=111
Jane Velez-Mitchell featured Tony’s story on her show “Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell” on November 12, 2010
Please contact the show and ask for a follow-up on Tony now that the LDWF issued their permit. Use this online contact form:
http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5.html?106
or this e-mail: jane@cnn.com
On Twitter: http://twitter.com/issueswithjvm
Add your comments to The Advocate’s coverage of the permit renewal.
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/latest/112048634.html
has been a strong advocate for Tony.
Stephanie Feldstein included Tony as one of her favorite causes in her recent post: “Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Animal Activists of the Year. “ Please add comments here:
http://animals.change.org/blog/view/giving_voice_to_the_voiceless_animal_activists_of_the_year
There have been many petitions for Tony. The WSPA sponsored petition, which is now closed, drew over 40,000 signatures. A petition still open for Tony can be found at:
http://www.change.org/petitions/view/boycott_tiger_truck_stop
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, World Society For The Protection of Animals, World Wildlife Fund, are great supporters of Tony. A request for their continued support would be appreciated:
Big Cat Rescue (Tampa FL):
email: info@bigcatrescue.org
Reference: http://www.bigcatrescue.org/FreeTony.htm
ALDF:
email: info@aldf.org
Reference: http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=1533
WSPA:
email: wspa@wspausa.org
Online contact form:
http://www.wspausa.org/pages/1976_supporter_inquiry_form.cfm
Reference: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/460/714/941/
WWF:
Online contact form:
http://worldwildlife.custhelp.com/cgibin/worldwildlife.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php
Reference: http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/finder/tigers/captive-tigers/index.html
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