(MY) request for letters even though dateline is over re: orang utans for Disney

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From Orangutan Appeal

 

I am writing to you on behalf of the Sabah Wildlife Department, who manage

the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah. They have been

approached by Disney Nature (a new label for the Walt Disney Studios) who

are requesting to make a film at Sepilok using some of their orphaned

orangutans.

 

Disney are expecting the orangutans to follow their predetermined story line

and in doing so this is likely to involve the training of the individuals in

question. The Sabah Wildlife Department do not feel happy to agree to this

request, but are seeking the advice of other NGO's and organsiations

involved in the conservation and welfare of primates.

 

The Orangutan Appeal UK has been consulted on this issue and have been asked

to make contact with many of the well recognised organisations who could

also make comment on. We therefore would like to ask you to please spare a

few minutes of your time to look over the attached brief summary for the

film - One Minute to Midnight.

 

I am afraid this is a matter of great urgency and we would really

appreciate you sending any comments, views or suggestions to our chairperson

Sue Sheward by midday Tuesday 14th. Sue is in direct contact with the Sabah

Wildlife Department and will pass on all the replies she receives.

 

Sue's email address is:

suesheward<http://us.mc421.mail./mc/compose?to=sueshewar\

d (AT) btinternet (DOT) com>

 

Your help and advice with this is greatly appreciated.

 

Kind regards

 

Sarah Green

 

PA to Sue Sheward

*Orangutan Appeal UK*

*Tel: 01590 622966*

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