When Nandu learned that I wanted to accompany Sweetie Kali on her anti-poaching patrol he directed me to Ram Kumar who graciously cleared my request with Paspat, the mahout supervisor. Realizing how … [Read more...]
Fundraising for Sweetie Kali’s chain-free corral a success!
I am sincerely grateful, as I know are Sweetie Kali and the entire NTNC staff, for your generosity toward the creation of Sweetie Kali’s chain-free yard. The funds raised to date cover the cost of … [Read more...]
Update on Nepal pilot project
Starting on May 8th, 2012, I put everything on hold while I focused exclusively on Sweetie Kali’s new chain-free corral. The bandh (country-wide strike) caused a bit of delay in the beginning, forcing … [Read more...]
EAI’s May e-newsletter
Two exciting new projects are underway in Nepal! This e-newsletter kicks off EAI’s first fundraising projects for Nepal this year. I hope you will help make it a success by telling your friends and … [Read more...]
Forest Dwellers
Today’s foot trimming adventure was over the top, a marathon day with Dr. Gairhe---the senior government veterinarian---leading the way. Kiran and Chitran, the two vet tech/3rd year foot trimming … [Read more...]
March update on India Care Center Project
From my lake-front office, Bannerghatta, India The two months since my arrival in India have been filled -- with meetings, brainstorming sessions, hiking through cinder-dry forests and continual … [Read more...]
progress report of sorts
Each day living at the proposed care center property brings more insight and, in some cases, more unanswered questions. The temperature has heated up, causing afternoon activities to slow down. … [Read more...]
India Calls
It is time for me to return to Asia. My Elephant Care and Rehabilitation Center is calling. Learning from my past, I have decided to stop for a least one second to stand in the glow of this … [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...]
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...]
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