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...]
Helping a Fellow Elephant Welfare Advocate
Dr. Deepani Jayantha, a dear friend and dedicated elephant welfare colleague working in Sri Lanka, is hoping to attend a conservation conflict resolution course being offered in DC next month. The … [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...]
The Art of Cultural Brokerage: Recreating Elephant-Human Relationship and Community
An article by Carol Buckley and G.A. Bradshaw, Ph.D., Ph.D., on how sanctuary creates a healing trans-species community in which humans and elephants live together. In sanctuary, the humans function … [Read more...]
in his own words before being offered the CEO position
19th February 2010 Dear Sanctuary Directors, To the Board of Directors of the Elephant Sanctuary, TN I have become aware of the possible imminent departure of Carol Buckley from the Elephant … [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. – [email protected] 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...]
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