The next volunteer date will be June 17th. Sign up today! We are still fundraising for the elephant fence for ERNA. We are so grateful for those who have donated and shared our posts 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...]
First came Tarra
There are some memories that are etched so deeply in my mind that I will never forget them. Among them are the first day I stepped on-grounds at the Sanctuary, and the last day I stepped off. March … [Read more...]
Asia calls
The annual monsoon season is nearly over. Asia is calling me back, once again. These weeks home have flown by, filled with taking care of business and preparing for my return to Asia. This coming … [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...]
Showing Compassion
As we all struggle to make sense of Bella’s tragic death and the trauma Tarra experienced witnessing it, peace of mind does not come easily. Losing a loved one is difficult enough without the death … [Read more...]
For Tarra
Drescher Heller Pieper Martin1720 West End Blvd. Nashville, TN 37203 Telephone: (615) 425-7111 October 28, 2011 VIA EMAIL ONLY Robert E. Boston, Esq. – bob.boston@wallerlaw.com Catherine H. … [Read more...]
For Tarra and her Bella
Every tree that you pass, In the next several days, Will remind you of Bella, In so many ways. But she is still with you, Each step of the way, And nothing can sever, The bond … [Read more...]
I went to court for Tarra
I created the Sanctuary expressly for Tarra and have no intention of removing her from her home. But due to the changes in management at the Sanctuary since my removal, specifically the departure of … [Read more...]
Continuing Our Education
Over the past two years I have refrained from engaging in public discussions about the Board’s actions. I did not want to fuel the fire of already heated discussions. Quite honestly, my input would … [Read more...]
Great suffering of the heart for elephant and human alike; separating bonded individuals is paramount to abuse.
Tarra and I have shared our lives for 36 years, resulting in a deep personal relationship. What began as a novice caretaker and displaced orphaned elephant soon evolved into much more. Our shared … [Read more...]
