Two terrific fundraising sites are supporting the Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA) fundraising campaign. The Animal Rescue site is offering an opportunity to support ERNA and have your donation … [Read more...]
Current donation total is now at $858,945.00
The current donation total is now at $858,945.00. From the bottom of our hearts, we deeply appreciate your support in our efforts to help provide a better environment for elephants. We want to … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday My Girl (A message from an adoptive mother to her beloved daughter)
Feb 14, 2014 Hi my dear Tarra, Happy Birthday! I can hardly believe you are turning 40. It just doesn’t seem possible, does it? I miss you babe, and hope you have a fabulous birthday! I sure … [Read more...]
When Jenny Met Shirley
Jenny and Shirley first met each other in 1976 at the Carson and Barnes Circus winter quarters in Oklahoma. Jenny was a youngster, newly imported from Asia. Shirley was recovering from a broken leg … [Read more...]
Jenny and Shirley’s reunion
Recently, a friend emailed me a question: “During the filming of "The Urban Elephant" documentary, what was going on in your mind (and heart) when Shirley and Jenny were trying to get close to each … [Read more...]
Bunny
Bunny -- what a sensitive and loving lady. It was a joy to bring her to the Sanctuary. Her immersion into the habitat and bonds with the other elephants exceeded even our wildest dreams. She made an … [Read more...]
Proposed elephant rides in Kentucky
Tuesday I spoke at a Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) public hearing in opposition to the proposed amendment to state regulation 301KAR2:082. If this amendment passes, … [Read more...]
Tarra meets a baby bird
The story that goes with this touching photo taken in 2001 is equally amazing. I went out to the back of the Phase ll barn and found Tarra staring at the fledging on the horizontal corral cable. I was … [Read more...]
Ojai remembers Tarra
Craig Walker from the Ojai Valley Museum contacted me recently. He was interested in an update about Tarra since our time living in Ojai. His article brought back fond memories of Tarra and me, and … [Read more...]
a need for change, right here at home
I recently returned from a lengthy trip to Asia, where I taught traditional mahouts (trainers) a gentler, more humane way of training and working with captive elephants. Viewing the undercover … [Read more...]
Elephant Aid International
Welcome to my new blog! I am so excited to share this great news with you. Never one to stand around and watch the grass grow, I decided to create a new nonprofit organization called Elephant Aid … [Read more...]
