This true elephant story brought tears to my eyes, and was very difficult to write. However, I believe it’s an important story to tell in order to show how far we’ve come in America when it comes to treating both animals and humans, how far we still need to go, and how important it is for us to ensure that other countries catch up and keep pace with us.
Posts Tagged ‘New York History’
1903: Topsy, the Elephant Electrocuted by Thomas Edison at Coney Island’s Luna Park
Posted: 14th March 2015 by The Hatching Cat in Animal Attractions, Elephant TalesTags: Circus Elephant, Coney Island, Elephant Hotel, Luna Park, New York History, Topsy
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1910: Mike, the Extraordinary Trolley-Riding Fire Dog of Engine Company 8
Posted: 21st February 2015 by The Hatching Cat in Dog Mascots, Dog TailsTags: Albert G. Vanderbilt, Engine Company 8, FDNY, FDNY history, fire dogs, New York History
Mike was no ordinary fire dog. In fact, he was no ordinary Dalmatian. As the son of Oakie and Bess, two of the most famous mascot dogs in the history of the Fire Department of New York, he was destined for greatness as the fire dog of Engine Company 8.
1900: The Parrot Who Cried Murder in Madison Square Park
Posted: 15th February 2015 by The Hatching Cat in Birds and PigeonsTags: 23rd Precinct, Madison Square Park, New York History, Tenderloin District
Help! Murder! Murder! The loud cries for help pierced the early morning stillness in Madison Square Park, nearly startling Policeman Betts out of his shoes as he walked his beat near the Hoffman House Hotel on Broadway and 25th Street.
