On Saturday, The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) who has been fighting in the courts for Happy the Elephant’s freedom hosted a NYC-based rally calling for the Bronx Zoo to release Happy to sanctuary after 13 years of solitary confinement.

At the rally, Change represented more than 600,0000 digital supporters who signed a petition asking for Happy’s freedom. And in a show of people power, the event was attended by almost 100 animal advocates —including Change.org supporters— urging the zoo to release Happy to sanctuary.

The event also featured moving addresses from Kevin Schneider and Elizabeth Stein of the NhRP, Voters for Animal Rights, In Defence of Animals and Change. And was covered by the NY Post and News 12 The Bronx.

As the fight for Happy's freedom continues, Change will continue to keep supporters updated on offline and online actions.