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The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee 501 (C) (3) Nonprofit Organization 501 (C) (3) Nonprofit Organization

The Elephant Sanctuary is accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS), and is Licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). P.O. Box 393 Hohenwald, TN 38462 PHONE: 931-796-6500 FAX: 931-796-1360 [email protected] Carol and Scott Photo by Tamara Reynolds Trunklines Contributors Writers/Editors Sanctuary Staff Directors’ Voice Carolyn Stalcup The long lazy days of summer coupled with ample showers have created a Designer semi-tropical wonderland of lush vegetation at the Sanctuary; everything Sherle Raitt is intensely green. We are eternally grateful for this ideal weather and Production for the continued support of our generous donors; both are vital to the Betsy Dodd wellbeing of our precious elephants.

Selected Photography As we race around on our 4-wheelers engaged in the everyday activities of Sanctuary Staff caring for our girls, the beauty of our surrondings never fails to grab our Our Mission attention. We reflect on the vast blue sky, the panoramic view of woods The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, and pastures, the glass smooth surface of the lake, all intertwined by the founded in 1995, is the nation’s largest love and lives of fifteen elephants. It takes your breath away. In the midst natural-habitat refuge developed of our awe stand the elephants; wise, kind, healthy—by all accounts at- specifically for endangered elephants. It peace with their lives. operates on 2,700 acres in Hohenwald, Tennessee—85 miles southwest of Thank you for making sanctuary a reality in the lives of these elephants, Nashville. without your continued support none of this would be possible.

The Elephant Sanctuary exists for two Namaste reasons: Carol & Scott To provide a haven for old, sick, or needy elephants in a setting of green pastures, hardwood forests, spring-fed ponds, and heated barns for cold winter nights.

To provide education about the In This Issue crisis facing these social, sensitive, passionately intense, playful, com- Education Gallery Update...... 9 Directors’ Voice...... 2 plex, exceedingly intelligent, and Tarra & Bella By Popular Demand. . . . 9 Bunny...... 3 endangered creatures. Ways You Can Help ...... 10 Ned...... 4 Sanctuary Merchandise...... 11 To learn more about The Elephant Sanctuary Here Comes Babe...... 5 and all of the resident elephants, visit: Special Thanks to Our Donors. . . . . 12 Elephant Update...... 6 Ringling Trial Update...... 15 www.elephants.com A Match Made in Ele-Heaven Part II. . 8 From Our Caregivers...... 15 2 Bunny For fifty-seven years Bunny graced our planet. For ten of those years she brightened our world while broadening her own horizons. No elephant before or since Bunny has ever displayed Bunny’s enthusiasm as she stood at the barn door for the first time, surveying her new home. Her playful joy was contagious, leaving everyone pleasantly surprised at her degree of comfort with this new and very different life.

On her first day, Bunny carefully rolled her pet ball down the hill to the pasture. While living at the zoo for decades, Bunny had treated the ball as she would have treated a calf, Bunny meets Barbara upon arrival at the Sanctuary with “Ball” protective and attentive to it; and on that first Sanctuary day, Bunny paid special attention that Ball did not go rolling down the hill into the creek. After making sure the ball was Prior to Bunny’s arrival, the elephants would migrate back to secure on level ground, Bunny wandered a few feet into the the open barn nightly where they would remain until sunrise. pasture, eyes sparkling, squeaking what would come to be This was a self-imposed routine that the elephants found known as her signature speak for “oh boy, oh boy, oh boy — comfortable. Even though caregivers would have preferred the I am so excited!” Not recognizing what Ball meant to Bunny, elephants venture outside at night, until Bunny’s arrival there Tarra curiously approached the could-be toy, which caused would be no overnight campouts. But Bunny changed all that. Bunny to break into a run back to Ball, clearly uncomfortable with Tarra being so close to it. Out of breath after her short Surprisingly, Bunny was the last elephant we thought would sprint, it appeared that Bunny surprised herself that she prefer sleeping outside. Her life had been so protected at the could actually run. Tarra acted confused and willingly backed zoo that she was not allowed outside at night. But at the off as Bunny caressed Ball protectively, and gently rolled it Sanctuary, at her insistence, the others joined Bunny nightly, along close to her for the rest of the day. savoring the night air, joining in with the coyotes’ singing, and in Bunny’s case, spending time looking up into the night As time passed, Bunny more often placed Ball on a level sky. At first Jenny did not appreciate Bunny’s desire to sleep surface in the pasture while she went off with the other outside; she wanted to be inside and tried to convince Bunny elephants for a few hours. Upon her return, she showed to do the same. It seemed that Bunny’s will to be outside excitement to be reunited with Ball as she effortlessly rolled helped Jenny and Shirley overcome what fear they had of the her friend into the barn. It was only a few weeks later that dark outdoors, which in turn prompted a huge shift in the we noticed that Bunny no longer escorted Ball around. Her herd’s use of the habitat. Their activity increased at night as lifetime friend appeared to have been abandoned in the they wandered the woods and pastures collecting food and pasture, left to fend for itself. exploring their home—activity true of wild elephants. We soon saw a pile of elephants napping in the morning sun, Prior to her life at the Sanctuary, Bunny was probably the another activity that resembles wild elephants. It seemed that best known resident of the Evansville Indiana zoo, teaching Bunny was helping her family live more like elephants. more than three generations of the community about elephants living in captivity. She touched lives deeply during Bunny soon became known as the girl most likely to avoid her time on exhibit, many expressing guilt about keeping the ele-cam, much to the dismay of her fans. The amount of Bunny locked up for their enjoyment. A presence like Bunny time Bunny spent in the woods made her appearance on the is not quickly forgotten, so her Evansville family soon became ele-cam unlikely, which increased her fans’ interest in her members of the Sanctuary. They followed her progress with whereabouts and activities. But each day out of the ele-cam great interest, continuing to love her even though she had view Bunny savored her life, her freedom and her family; she retired and moved away. adored and was adored by the other elephants.

Over the years Bunny learned and taught so much. Lacking When new land was purchased, Bunny migrated to her new the opportunity early in life to socialize with others of her home willingly. Tarra was the first to arrive, followed by Bunny own kind, Bunny made every effort to act like an elephant. then Sissy and Winkie. The others joined via a trailer ride She immediately became fast friends with Jenny, Shirley and from one side of the property to the other. It took little time Tarra, sharing naps in the habitat, spa days in the upper for Bunny and her sisters to discover this new 2200 acres of pond and excursions to every corner of the habitat. But what habitat, and true to form they spent day and night outside Bunny will always remain known for was her ability to get all until the night time temp grew uncomfortable. On those few of the girls to spend the nights outside. ..continued on page 4 3 (cont.) Bunny... Ned made the trip from nights in winter, Bunny reluctantly entered the barn with her Florida to Tennessee without sisters and was ready to exit as soon as the sun started to incident. When he gracefully warm the air. Now known as our outside girl, Bunny loved the stepped down from the freedom of the habitat and savored the weather no matter transport trailer time stood what it brought. still as we watched with a collectively-held breath. Only Following Jenny’s death, Bunny grew even closer to Shirley. once before had we seen Bunny was seen as the shoulder that Shirley leaned on while an elephant in such poor grieving for Jenny. From that day forward Bunny never left physical condition; so skinny Shirley’s side until she herself passed. When remembering every rib protruded through Bunny, caregiver faces light up with a huge smile at the his skin. Like a ghost, it thought of Bunny’s silly head shake, signature squeak and seemed that Lota was exiting trunk games she liked to play. Bunny was soft and personable the trailer again. Our hearts and enjoyed engaging with the caregivers. Especially she sank. But there was a marked liked to have a hand cupped over the end of her trunk and difference: where Lota’s eyes while pushing back and forth, Bunny would suck in air struggled to emit even the resulting in a high pitched whistle sound that delighted slightest spark of life upon Bunny and caregiver alike. No playtime was complete without her arrival, Ned’s eyes were Ned Bunny gently taking the caregiver’s hand and placing it up to alive and filled with interest. her ear for a scratch while she imitated a squeaking mouse. He was calm and engaged in everything around him; a little fearful at first, but definitely engaged in the events in Bunny found joy in every day, in every way. There was sheer which he was involved. delight in her every activity, and her sisters meant everything to her. Although she would have preferred that her family did Shortly after Ned’s arrival we learned that his condition not include canines, she came to trust Bella to the point that was not easily diagnosed and not as simple as a lack of she was comfortable enough to sleep in her presence. groceries; his condition was serious. Each day he struggled to digest his food. Each day he enjoyed what little On May 14, Bunny passed in the company of her family. There pleasures he could until his condition brought on the never- are no words to accurately describe the depth of Bunny’s ending gut discomfort that apparently had plagued him for impact on all of us. Shirley is still struggling to come to grips most of his life. There were days when Ned was virtually with her loss following Bunny’s passing. The void Bunny left pain free, exploring his habitat, munching on browse and is not easily filled, but in time we know that loving memories even playing with his suspended toy. But unfortunately of her will fill the space. We are eternally grateful to Bunny those days were few and far between, leaving him with for her love, wisdom, playfulness and pure joy of life; she far too many days of discomfort. The vets and caregiver taught us what it means to love and be loved. staff worked literally day and night caring for Ned, trying to keep him comfortable on those days when he simply could not eat. A nutritionist prescribed diet changes and Ned caregivers painstakingly monitored his intake and reaction Following a nationwide outcry by elephant welfare to everything he ate. It seemed that Ned relaxed around his advocates, Ned was confiscated from his owner and became caregivers and came to rely on the care he received. When the first male elephant to live at the Sanctuary. When we Ned was in pain his caregivers did all that was possible to received the call from USDA there was no question that we make him comfortable. would take Ned; what the future held for him was less clear. Very little information was provided about Ned’s condition Of course on Ned’s good days, our hopes were high that he and whereabouts aside from the fact that he was seriously would recover. On his difficult days we worked harder to thin. Without medical records it was hard to know exactly find a solution to his problems. We never gave up on Ned what he suffered from; tuberculosis and starvation were and he reflected the same attitude. If today was a not such suspected. We agreed on the spot to accept Ned with the a good day there was always tomorrow; everyone remained intention of helping him recover from his ailments. Once optimistic that Ned would recover. After five months fully recovered, the plan was to move Ned to a facility that Ned started to lose strength. His resolve appeared to be had other males. The Performing Animal Welfare Society dwindling. It felt as though Ned might be giving up on his agreed to begin work immediately so that Ned could reside fight for life. This is always a difficult time for caregivers in their bull facility. because we want to believe we can save every elephant 4 that comes to us. Our goal is to help rescued elephants heal so they can experience all that the Sanctuary has to offer. Being on death’s doorstep is what brought Ned to us. The idea that Ned might not make it was a reality that we The sad fact is that unless he was dying he would not did to want to consider. have been confiscated, and we would never have had the honor to experience the joy of knowing him. We will In his final days Ned was relaxed and peaceful. He seemed always cherish the gifts that Ned, our boy/man elephant, to live in the moment, with little sign of anxiety. When bestowed upon us and we are ever grateful that his last he developed abdominal discomfort he knew we would days were spent with us. It brings us peace knowing that recognize the signs and provide relief. He ate when he felt Ned experienced genuine love before he left this planet. good and abstained when he did not. Many days he would To learn more about Bunny and Ned, their time at the immerse himself in the wooded habitat behind his barn Sanctuary and the results of their necropsies, please visit until sunset. There were even a few mornings when he www.elephants.com would already be outside to greet arriving caregivers soon after the rising sun had warmed the morning air. Here Comes Babe! The day before his passing Ned lay down in his barn and showed no interest in rising. Ned made it clear that he would not participate in the effort to hoist him and his caregivers, with great sadness, respected his wishes. From the moment of his decision to not rise, Ned was provided with pain relief to ensure he remained comfortable. He ate nothing from the time he lay down until he took his last breath. Ned was in the constant company of caregivers who continued to dote on him in the way in which he had grown accustomed.

Hospice care is the gift we give to elephants making Photo by Walter Larrimore, www.blackbeautyranch.org the transition from life on this planet to the other side. Although it can be a heart-wrenching process, it is also a The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is pleased to announce time of great reflection, insight and learning. Supporting a that Babe, a 25-year-old African elephant currently residing being through the life and death process is a gift in itself, at Cleveland Amory’s Black Beauty Ranch in Texas, will soon but being with someone when they leave their body and be joining Tange and Flora. make their transition is life-changing, not only for the one leaving but also for those who share the space during the According to the Black Beauty Ranch website, Babe was process. born in 1984 in Kruger National Park in South Africa. In 1986 her family was killed, and Babe was captured and The manner in which Ned transitioned was a bit of surprise. imported to the United States. She spent the next ten years Since he had experienced such pain in life, it was feared performing in the circus. At some point during her capture, that he might also die in pain. This had never been the transport and life in the circus, Babe suffered serious case with any of the other elephants that have passed injuries to her legs and feet. Eventually, with continued at the Sanctuary, but none had experienced the degree transport and performing, Babe lost the ability to put of discomfort in life that Ned had. At approximately 3am weight on her right hind leg, making it dangerous for her to on May 15 the caregiver was wakened when Ned spoke be transported and impossible for her to perform. two deep rumbles. These words were not an expression In 1996, the Sanctuary was contacted about taking Babe. of agony or pain, not urgent, but strong, almost like an Unfortunately we were unable to accept her since, at the announcement; loud enough for others outside of him to time, we did not have facilities for African elephants. We hear, yet controlled and somewhat peaceful. With hands immediately contacted Black Beauty Ranch, who was eager on his vibrating trunk and head, the caregiver held Ned in to accept her. When Babe’s companion at Black Beauty died those final moments. in 2003, the Ranch inquired about sending Babe to live with other elephants, but were advised against the move The joy that surrounded his passing was inexplicable. for fear her chronic disability might cause complications He never trembled in fear or thrashed about, nor did he en route. Now Babe’s condition has stabilized, making it vocalize in pain. He lay still, his body was relaxed, without possible for her to be safely transported; she is expected tension—and then he gently slipped away while still in the to be moved to the Sanctuary before the end of the year. arms of his caregiver. Ned was finally free of the pain that Upon arrival, Babe will have her own habitat and slowly be had plagued him for too long. introduced to Tange and Flora. 5 her osteomyelitis. Over the past six months Billie-Sue has Elephant Update evolved into a new woman; the old, fearful, distrustful self is gone, replaced by a more confident, playful, and The girls have been immersed in their lush habitats for contented elephant. Her new lease on life is evident in all months now, savoring the weather and succulent she does: from splashing in the pond, doing nose dives vegetation the ample rain provides. After multiple years in the sand piles and running full speed ahead to meet of drought conditions, the rain bestowed upon the up with Frieda in the pasture. We can’t help but share her Sanctuary this year has brought about the full bounty of joy. Lizzie has been all over the place; enjoying the shade this subtropical region, a vegetation wonderland of the sycamore tree, a relaxing nap on the hillside and reminiscent of Southeast Asia. grazing the tall grass underfoot. Whenever the 4-wheeler approaches, Lizzie sprints over curious to see what goodies Shirley is going through the grieving process beautifully are in the front basket. after the loss of her dear friend Bunny. Her resilience is remarkable, especially since Bunny’s death follows not Deb and Ron have spent the summer cutting trails through even three years after Jenny’s. Shirley’s moods are some- the South Habitat, an area favored by Barbara. In fact, times quiet but no longer mournful, now that Tarra has their daily excursions often bring them to the very spot become her near-constant companion. Tarra the jokester where Barbara is buried. Inseparable as always, Deb and is always good for a laugh or silly posturing game which Ron seem to enjoy their own private wonderland. This area brings a smile to Shirley’s face. Over the past many weeks was clear-cut fifeen years ago and has recovered magnifi- Shirley and Tarra have been found in every area of their cently with towering tulip poplars, sycamores, oaks and habitat, enjoying the twenty-five acre lake, basking in tasty hickory trees. The entire area is dense with blackberry the sun in Right and Left Fields, hidden in the overgrowth bushes whose fruit just recently began to ripen; a favored of the Gauntlet, and munching on vegetation in the area treat of the girls. At night feed, Deb and Ron take pleasure close to Bunny’s gravesite. They are putting in miles and in disappearing into the trees, making it difficult for a care- enjoying each other’s company. giver to find them. Only with the pan of the flashlight are they discovered standing absolutely still; their eyes caught Morning feed seldom finds Sis and Winks in the same spot in the light sparkle, giving them away. Once discovered they were occupying at the 10pm feed the night before. they are full of chatter and eagerness for their food buck- They still spend a great deal of time grazing the Pipeline ets, savoring every bit of the produce and grain provided. and bathing at Dr. Scott’s Pond, but more and more they are found meandering down North Road towards the clear- Africa seems worlds away but it is only a couple of miles cut pines and Bunny’s gravesite. Tracking their migration from Asia—at the Sanctuary, that is. Tange and Flora spend gives us a clue as to the many miles they walk daily, very little time in proximity to the barn these days. Their which is one reason they both are in such good shape. immense habitat filled with a variety of trees to fell and eat The arrival of the water wagon still thrills them into silli- keeps them occupied. Of course when it rains they act like ness with both racing to meet the caregiver with custom ducks splashing around, throwing mud in every direction trunk noises that accent their emotion. Sissy flops the and generally covering their world with mud—their favorite end of her trunk back and forth, creating a deep pop-pop- activity. They too like to play hide and seek with caregivers. pop sound while Winkie places the end of her trunk gently Just when you thought you had covered every inch of their on the side of her trunk, blowing in spurts which makes habitat with no Tange and Flora in sight, they pop up out a sound much like the steamer on an iron; both unique, of nowhere with huge hungry smiles on their faces, ready both signs of joyful excitement. Still bonded like glue, Sis for their meal bucket. The friendship that Tange and Flora and Winks continue to expand their horizons side by side.

Although the 3sum’s world is smaller than the space oc- cupied by the other elephants (because Frieda, Billie-Sue and Liz prefer it this way), they continue to expand their horizons as well. New fencing in their habitat has given them additional area to graze, nap and play with aban- don, knowing that they are safe from unwanted intrusion.

Frieda’s feet continue to be a hardship. Upon her arrival we realized that she would not be spared the discomfort of her disease due to its advanced stage, but fortunately the soft substrate she lives on slows the progression of Misty & Dulary spend hours each day in their pond 6 have is not like the relationship Tange had with Zula, but Rain, sun, winter, summer—it does not matter; for Misty given time we know their relationship will grow. For now, and Dulary it is always time for a dip in the pool. These two they are two kids having fun together. As they mature, we are too funny for words. They spend their days napping in are confident their relationship will deepen. the soft sand and playing in the pool. Meals are delivered so they need not go far from the pool, and if they need a drink the automatic waterer is just around the corner. No matter what is going on they never find a thing to be grouchy about. The appearance of a caregiver gives them all the more reason to be silly and playful. They displace each other ever so gently, all in fun it seems, jockeying for the caregiver’s attention. Chirping in the same language their talk is non-stop long after the caregiver is gone. What a blessing these two are for each other; just seeing them makes us break out in giant smiles.

The main attraction on the elecam these days is Minnie and Lottie. Non-stop activity includes bathing in the upper pond, grazing night and day, and Minnie playing with a Tarra & Shirley number of “toys”. Some days the “toy” might be a large log that is thrown over her back repeatedly, or one of the small rubber balls left in her pond that she delights in squishing. These balls reinflate which is just what Minnie needs for hours of non-stop enjoyment. In the late afternoon the in- digenous wildlife provide the variety that Minnie craves. She stalks the whitetail deer (who know her well and have long since figured out how to play tag with the big girl). Eight deer against one elephant is really no contest, but the deer humor Minnie so she thinks she is winning this game, which is enjoyed by all. When Minnie wanders away from Lottie while Lottie naps, intense roaring ensues when Lottie wakes to find her dear Minnie nowhere in sight. The roars are in stereo and can be heard booming down the valley as Lottie and Minnie run towards each other to reunite. It’s as if they had been separated for days or even years with the emotion they pack into the reunion; their attachment to each other is fantastic. Once reunited they rumble and squeak, gently touch each other’s face and trunk and melt into each other Sissy & Winkie with such a soft comfort those of us watching can almost feel it.

All is well in elephant heaven.

Flora & Tange Liz & Frieda 7 A Match Made in Ele-Heaven Part II Soon after the publication of Trunklines containing the article introducing Tarra and Bella’s relationship to our membership, CBS asked to come to the Sanctuary to do an interview. Tarra and Bella had been best friends for seven years, so we wondered what all the excitement was about until we realized that many people could hardly imagine such an unlikely friendship, especially considering the size difference.

After the CBS’s news piece “Animal Odd Couple” aired, there were over five million hits between their two official web channels, making it the most-watched video on the CBS news website. The story became a viral phenomenon on YouTube with the Tarra and Bella story being featured To follow Tarra and Bella’s on websites around the world, including Iran, Russia and rising stardom, visit our web Australia. When the Sanctuary posted additional footage site and Bella’s Facebook on our YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/elephant- page. sanctuarytn, the video quickly became the most featured video in over twenty-three countries. In response to the In the meantime, Tarra and Bella appeared unaffected interest, the Sanctuary started a Facebook page for Bella by their new-found celebrity. With the exception of CBS, which garnered nearly three hundred friends in the first two the news media was not allowed to come on grounds to weeks. Three network programs filmed stories and inter- film; instead, the media purchased the rights to Sanctuary views, including the Oprah show which broadcast a satellite footage of the pachyderm and canine pair. Preserving the feed from the Sanctuary. In addition, People magazine ran privacy of all our residents is paramount. This arrangement a feature in late April. enabled us to provide the media with the footage they wanted while continuing to ensure that the elephants’ daily The interest built with the Sanctuary receiving dozens of activities were not disrupted. film, book and media offers prompting the Sanctuary to hire ICM as literary and film agents. After negotiating with As the rest of the world struggles with the concept of a dog three competitive offers for children’s books, we decided to and elephant friendship, we know that it is not the size sign with Penguin Putnam. Completion of the book was put that counts. Elephants and canines are both social animals: on the fast track with the release date set for September 8, they form friendships and bonds with conspecifics and other 2009. species. Tarra is especially fond of dogs, as they have been a part of her family her entire captive life; and Bella has a need to protect especially big things. We do admit that it takes a special elephant and a very special dog to search out the companionship of each other, but to us the fasci- nating part of this story is that the two actually found each other. This is truly a match made in ele-heaven.

Bella has recovered from her spinal cord injury and aside from a slight limp you would never know she came so close to being paralyzed. Their life together is full—Tarra grazing with Bella resting in the shade of her belly; the two walking the many trails of the forests and pastures in their habitat, side by side. It is an everyday occurrence for the two to nap together in the sun; and, as always, Bella keeps watch for the menace that no one else ever sees. Shirley has learned to appreciate Bella and allows her company, a must if she wishes to share time with Tarra. The three make for quite a sight—Shirley limping along, seemingly unaware of the broken leg she has lived with for three decades; Tarra up ahead searching for adventure; and Bella darting in and out 8 Tarra & Bella of the vegetation looking for something to chase. Education Gallery Construction Update The Elephant Sanctuary recently completed Phase One of construction to our adjacent, historical buildings in downtown Hohenwald. Since the buildings’ original condition made them candidates for demolition, it was no surprise that before we could address a build-out, some infrastructure issues needed to be completed first.

Crews have completed items such as demolition of the rotted floors, added new foot- ings and flooring prep, repaired brick piers, installed additional steel reinforcements and repaired the roof, laid new brick on the rear facade, added skylights, installed rear Before and after photos of entrance doors, removed old plaster walls and gave everything a good cleaning. construction improvements at the building’s rear entrance With the outer building shells safely reinforced, Phase Two is now underway, which will address the front facade of the buildings, followed by roughing in the electrical, plumb- ing, etc. and then eventually the final build-out. Throughout the process, care has been taken to remain true to our desire to limit environmental impact, while constantly look- ing for cost savings in materials and sub-contractor bids every step of the way. In some cases, the economic recession has actually resulted in additional cost savings that were not available to us a year ago. This enables us to make each of your donations towards this education project go further.

Each of Our Girls has a miraculous tale of survival and with the Education Gallery, we now have an opportunity to give Our Girls their voice. Their true life stories will help to change the plight of the remain- ing elephants held in captivity.

We are very excited about the improvements so far and, barring any unforeseen delays, hope to be able to open sometime next year. Stayed tuned for additional progress reports!

Engraved brick pavers to help support the Education Gallery construction are still available—a great holiday gift idea, too! Visit www.elephants.com/educationgallery.

Tarra & Bella by Popular Demand As more people become Releases inspired by this unique Sept. 8! friendship, the Sanctuary Adult & Youth has recently expanded T-Shirts its gift shop offerings to enable fans to bring a Tote part of them home, while DVD Video helping to raise money for the benefit of all the Girls at the Sanctuary.

In additon to a brand new book with wonderful, full Mug color photography, there is Tarra & Bella Mousepad also a new DVD, tote bag The Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends and mug, plus some other by Carol Buckley surprises coming this fall. In Carol Buckley’s third book containing beautiful, full color photography, she tells the true story of how these two Check our website for new very different animals formed an unlikely, yet indelible bond. Readers of all ages will find Tarra & Bella to be truly Tarra & Bella merchandise an inspiration to us all. “BFFs . . . the interspecies friendship that has moved millions.” ~ People Magazine as it becomes available. Reading level: Grades 3-6 Hardcover, 32 pages, Full Color, Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons 9 Ways You Can Help the Sanctuary

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Feed for a Day Acres for Elephants Tarra, Shirley, Sissy, Winkie, Tange, Be the first in your group, neighborhood, classroom, or Flora, Misty, Billie, Debbie, Frieda, office to buy real estate for elephants. Help the Liz, Lottie, Minnie, Ronnie and Dulary Sanctuary’s expansion by giving elephants the room they eat a lot of food! You can help by need to roam. All Acres for Elephants donors receive a feeding any or all of them for a day, a subscription to Trunklines. week, or...$30 feeds one elephant for one day. Senior/Student/Group/Club $25 x ______= $______-SSqE/Square Elephant: space for 8 elephants to Just tell us which elephant you’d like stand in a tight group, or to feed and how often. Every “Feed for a Day” donor receives -SSqE/Sleepy Square: space for 5 sister elephants a certificate and a bio with a picture of the elephant(s) to nap side by side you fed. This donation receives a Sanctuary poster Dumbo $55 x ______= $______You can contribute in as many ways as you’d like, in your Space for a small herd of elephants to stand ~ 1,440 sq. ft own name or in honor of a friend or family member. Contri- This donation generates a certificate to the recipient butions can be all at once or once a month for as long as Jumbo $350 x ______= $______you specify. Space for a big herd of elephants to stand ~ 1/4 acre $30 x ______(# of days) x ______(# of elephants) = $_____ This donation generates a certificate to the recipient $15 T-shirt ~ (includes shipping/handling) & b/w photo of Mammoth $1,400 x ______= $______your favorite elephant ______: $______Space for a herd of elephants to spread out ~ 1 acre Name of Elephant This donation generates a certificate and a free Sanctuary logo t-shirt. Please specify size: q (M) q (L) q (XL) 10 *Note: Divas’ t-shirt is the Caravan to Freedom design. Use the order form envelope inside this newsletter or Elephant Sanctuary Merchandise shop online at: www.elephants.com/estore Tote Bags Sanctuary Clothing Sanctuary Logo Tote Bags - $10.00 Beige with blue lettering or beige with green lettering. Tan T-Shirt with Green Logo - $15.00 Tarra & Bella Tote Bag - $15.00 Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) q (XXL) Youth q (L) Beige with 4-color imprint (photo on p. 9) Commemorative “Jenny” Tote Bag - $24.00 Black T-Shirt Beige with 4-color imprint with Yellow Logo - $15.00 Books by Carol Buckley Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) q (XXL) Youth q (L)

NEW! Commemorative T-Shirts $10.00 Logo, website address, elephant’s name Ronnie & and the date she came to The Elephant Debbie Sanctuary printed in green. NEW! Barbara... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) q “Tarra & Bella” q “Just For Elephants” q “Travels With Tarra” Jenny..... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) $17.00 ea., or purchase all 3 together for $45.00 Shirley... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) Autographed by Carol Buckley - $30.00 ea. Bunny.... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) All books are hardcover; ideal for grades 3-7. Sissy...... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) –Just For Elephants & Jenny Tote, both autographed by Carol Buckley $100 Winkie... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) –Tarra & Bella or Travels With Tarra autographed by Carol Buckley & stamped w/ Delhi...... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) Tarra’s signature $100 Tange.... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) All Greeting Cards Zula...... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) proceeds Elephant Note Cards - $10.00 Flora...... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) benefit Blank inside; ideal for any occasion! Featuring Misty..... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) The Girls! Illustrations of Queenie, Tarra & Dulary, Debbie Lota...... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) and Frieda; Mixed pack of 12 w/envelopes. Ron & Deb... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) NEW! Dulary... Adult q (M) q (L) q (XL) Youth q (L) Childrens Elephant Art Cards I llustrations by Lewis County grade school students Tarra & Bella T-Shirt q Mixed pack of 12 w/envelopes; Blank inside $12.00 (4-color) $25.00 Womens adult & youth sizes in green, toddler sizes in blue Videos Adult q (S) q (M) q (L) q (XL q (XXL) “All of Our Girls...So Far” $30.00 q (DVD ONLY) Youth q (YXS) q (YS) q (YM) q (YL) NEW! “Tarra & Bella - The Video” $15.00 q (DVD ONLY) Toddler q (2T) q (3T) q (4T) “Dulary’s Homecoming” $15.00 q (DVD ONLY) Flora T-Shirt (4-color) $25.00 (VHS) (DVD) Womens adult sizes in green, youth & toddler sizes in blue “Information Video” $15.00 q q Adult q (S) q (M) q (L) q (XL q (XXL) “Our Girls: The Early Years” $15.00 q (VHS) q (DVD) Youth q (YXS) q (YS) q (YM) q (YL) “Tina’s Memorial Video” $15.00 q (VHS) q (DVD) Toddler q (2T) q (3T) q (4T) “The Urban Elephant” $30.00 q (DVD ONLY) Logo Sweatshirts - $20.00 (Larger sizes $22 where noted) Super-com- NEW! fortable Sanctuary sweatshirts from Gildan Miscellaneous Activewear in Heavy Weight Blend 50/50. Grey w/Blue Logo Color Mugs Elephant Sanctuary Adult q (S) q (M) q (L) q (XL) $15.00 Mouse Pads $10.00 q (XXL) $22 q (XXXL) $22 Tarra & Bella Youth q (S) q (M) q Ned q q Dulary q Founding Herd NEW! Black w/Blue Logo q Tarra & Bella q Billie-Sue, Frieda & Liz Adult q (S) q (M) q (L) q (XL) q (XXL) $22 q (XXXL) $22 Youth q (S) q (M) NEW! Vehicle License Plate Blue w/Gold Logo...... Youth q(S) q(M) q $20.00 Purple w/Pink Logo...Youth q(S) q(M) More! Lots of other merchandise available. Please visit our Gift Shop online at Baseball Cap $15.00 www.elephants.com/estore Comfortable, casual and adjustible NEW Check Follow the links on our 50/50 cotton/poly blend with Sanc- designs! website to order Elephant tuary logo embroidered on the front Sanctuary US Postage Stamps and website along the side. Two and “Ele-Checks.” A portion colors to choose from. of proceeds benefits the q Denim Bill q Green Bill Sanctuary! 11 Carra Bussa Harris Family Foundation Mary Susan Butch Milton Hart Foundation, Inc. 2008 Donors Margaret Calkins Charitable Shirleyann Haveson Foundation William J. & Patricia Hayes, Jr. A Special Thank You to All Sanctuary Supporters! Kelly Callen Valerie Hughes & Stephen Hays John & Victoria Calvin Kathryn S. Head Hedgehog Worldwide ~ based on 2007 audited financial records Mary-Jean Cameron Expenses Kathleen Carlson Barbara Bayley & Rich Hendele Carson Family Foundation Ashley & Douglas Henry Dr. & Mrs. Patrick Cassady Jan & Doug Heppe Program Services Jennifer W. Chandler Peter Herman Operation Frank Hu & Susie Chang Hewlett-Packard Company & Education Jim & Marjorie Childers R. Hischier ~ 87% Leslie Christodoulopoulos E. Stanley Hobbs, Jr. Fundraising ~ 4% Katy Chudacoff Audrine Honey Management & General ~ 9% Barbara Clarke Dawn D. Hoover CNA Foundation Steven G. Horneffer George & Claire Conklin Lauren A. Horwitz Hope A. Copeland Alexandra Huck Dave & Rosemarie Siegel Fund Dr. Mary Copelin Melissa Humphreys Major Donors Doug Heath & Heather Stewart Mindy Trepel, Ammon Foundation Ruth Covo Family Foundation Hunt Family Foundation Talbot Family Foundation Animal Welfare Foundation James B. Coward Charlene & Les Inglis Miss Marvel Thiel Boker Investment Management, Inc. Shannon Cumberland Josephine Isenberg Gretchen Wyler Trust Estate of George L. Conner Dr. & Mrs. Sam Currin Kari E. Jarrell Judy Cook Joan M. Davenport Anna S. Jeffrey Peter Hawkins Dobberpuhl Fund, Patrons Ann L. Davidson April Johnson Joan Johnson Holly & Joel Dobberpuhl ($1,000 – 4,999) Janet L. Davis & Joan M. Davis Estate of Helen S. Entrikin Dell Direct Giving Campaign Sheila Johnson Gary Fink Richard G. Abbott Joyce Hewes Dennehy Charitable Fund Vicki Johnson Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Audrey Adams Sandra Denninger Bryan & Kathryn Jue Susan Gimbel Foundation Cristina Colissimo, Ahali Elephants Joyce Dickerman Ira C. Kaplan Gloria Gray Billie L. Allen Lee Dillon Bruce Kapp Memorial Animal Fund Norma Haughton Rev. Living Trust American Express Foundation Betsy Dodd Allison Kelly Kaufman Family Foundation Kay Hartgrove, Madeline & Charles Dodd Laura P. Kelly Paul & Lisa Koontz American Heart Savers Jo Ellen and George Doering Anne N. Kenny Milton and Tamer Maltz Family Margaret M. Ames Diane R. Dohm Joylen Kent Foundation Lynn & Karen Anderson Mr. & Mrs. William Doran Andrea & Jackie Kerin Lois Manowitz Terry & Georgia Anderson Dreamcatcher Foundation, Inc Ann Kiesel Estate of Remilda Matacia Andrews Family Foundation Camille A. Dull King Animal Clinic Selma Oritt Foundation, Inc. Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation Hugh Renwick Dunlap George P. & Caroline M. Kinkle Park Foundation, Inc. Shirley J. Ashley Edelson Foundation, Inc. Roxanna Klimovich Pattee Foundation, Inc. Jane Decker Asmis Trust Barbara Edis Evis Knudson Bert & Christi Von Roemer, Atlantic Philanthropies Inc. Juanita C. Eisinger Kirsten Kos Serengeti Trading Company, LLC Attwell Foundation Jim, Jorgine & Ben Ellerbrock Bobetta Krueger Carole Strauss Ann August Paul & Patricia Ellsworth Rose M. Kuhn Amanda Street Joan Axelson EnCana Oil & Gas(USA) Inc. Jean Kyle T & T Family Foundation Marvin Schwinder, B&G Foods Dianne Evans Karen Ladson I.N. & Susanna H. Van Nuys Robert W. Baggett George & Florence Stiles Evans Shannon S. Lamb, M.D. Foundation Mary E. Baker Faassen-Cho Family Fund Frank & Agnes Elisabet Landrey Estate of Susan McConnell West Bank of America Matching Gifts Leah Farley Sharon Langford Lanelle Fechner Thomas & Sherry Lehman Estate of Ingeburg G. Wietz Baobab Fund Phyllis Louise Barlow Dallas Boggs & Sue Fellows Christopher Hoar & Janet Leigh Shirley B. Barnes Julie A. Fenimore Sandy Lerner Benefactors Gale Bartle Linda G. Ferszt Lewis Family Fund Pam Lewis Foundation ($5,000 – 9,999) Lydia Morales & Carol Bartunek Waltraud D. Finch Brenda Bass First Data Foundation Curtis & Nancy Linder James Barnett, Jr. Marci Fogg Dr. Lynn Lofthouse & Grandsons Jacqueline Bennett Carol C. Bauer Michael Bauer William W. & Lori A. Forbes Pamela W. Logan David & Dawn Canniff M. S. Forbes, Jr. Cynde Luthran Jim & Jill Carlberg Michael & Tanya Bauer Bobby and Eva Beck-Erismann Kathleen Forker Kathy Lynch Pat Jessup, Cars 4 Causes Chip & Annette Fox Valerie Marini Mary & Ted Moore, Chrysalis Robert E. Beers Susan Bender Mary Price Franco MasterCard Int’l Matching Gift Prog Foundation Marie Fraser Bgen. Bruce Matheson, USMC Dr. Charles F. Colao Frances & Benjamin Benenson Founda- tion Helga Fuller Ann S. & John C. Mathews William Cowan, Jr. Jeff Fritz & Bill Funcannon Bonna Mathews Linda Dineen Jordan & Sarah Berlin Gretchen Bishop Joanne G. Gauzens Joan S. Mathews Amity Dineen-Bryson Letty-Lou Gilbert Stephen & Susan Mathews Margaret M. Dolan Julia & Budd Bishop Claire & Norm Blais Jane Gilman Sascha & Stacie Matschinsky Mary Fleming Valerie M. Goff Cory Mauldin Edward Gorey Charitable Trust Maureen & Dennis Bogart Barbara Borchardt Mr. & Mrs. Steven Goldby Julie J. McCown Harris Family Charitable Fund Connie, Juliet & Andy Golden Pamela McEnness Hartland Foundation, Inc. Marcy Bordeaux Borman Family Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Morton Goldfarb Kathryn McGlynn Dr. William Schaffner & Lois Knight Mark & Jessica Good Patricia A. McKenna Rosemary & Ted Lassiter Michele Bottiaux Kathi Jane Bowen Betty Jane Goodhart Nancy K. McLain Microsoft Giving Campaign Marjorie Neale Griffith John & Stacey McLaughlin Margaret Miller Advised Fund Robert Tannert & Kay Bradley Margaret Taylor Brenneman Pauline Groh & Thelma Oberholtzer Lisa Medero Mills Family Foundation Elizabeth L. Grote Mary D. Medina Mary Jean Morris John Broderick Brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Lynn Penney, Michael Medlar Network for Good Guilford Publications Inc. Susan Mondabaugh NIB Foundation Lewis D. Brounell Charitable Trust David M. Brown Linda Guinn Nikolaos Monoyios & Philadelphia Zoo Claudia Hajian Valerie Brackett Tove Reece Jay Brown Millie M. Brown Caroline H. Hall Justin & Lisa Carey Moore Dr. & Mrs. Herbert & Jean Schulman Mr. & Mrs. William H. Hamm, III Carol Lea-Mord & Kevin Morehead Katherine J. Shelton Mary Buckley Kevin Reilly & Sheila Burns Janet Hanson Diane Morris 12 John & Martha Burtis Linda Harper Anne M. Mowatt Patrons (continued) Victoria Strong Lydia Morales & Carol Bartunek Janet Haines Sun Microsystems, Inc. Michele Becker Nancy Hair Jean F. Murphy Jeffrey & Michael Buckley, Jacqueline Bennett Susan & Jim Hammersley Jack Murray Suncrest Industries Inc. 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Lane Barbara Shepler Richard Weissberg Howard & Ursula Dubin Foundation, Sharon Langford Hank & Weezie Sherwood Wellpoint Foundation Anne Dubin Robert & Jennifer Larkin Charles & Nancy Shuman Deanna Marie Wenstrup Christine Dustin Ted & Gloria LaRoche Josh Silver Elena West Ann Tutwiler Dwyer Rosemary & Ted Lassiter Josh Silver, Westside Neighborhood School Catherine Elliott Sarah Laurenson Silver Mine Entertainment Vera & Ross Whistler Tim Utzig & Debbie Emory-Utzig Eduardo Antonio Leal Roxanne Sissons Phil and Ellen Whitaker Dr. & Mrs. Steven Eskind Bettie B. Lee Kathleen Skinner Larry Whitlow Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Fay, Jr. Jeanne LeHardy Jonathan and Mary Ann Smith Andrew Wilding Glenn Felner Leslie Lemke Judy Smith Susan Wilhelm Alison & Lee Ferrell Pam Lewis Marcella Smith Jeff & Kristy Williams Barbara A. Fisher Curtis & Nancy Linder Ruth Karl Snyder Sallie Wilmot Chip & Annette Fox Lynn Lovett Joanne & Joseph Sowell, III Sigrid Wilshinsky Elizabeth Friess Amal Maalouf Jane L. Stanley Dennis Wise Lynn Gagnon Merrick Morgan & Tony Madsen Jody Stickney Casey Strumpf and Philip Wolfson Holly & Vince Gallagher Emily Magid Rhonda Stoup Eleanora M. Worth M. Katie Gillis Barbara Magin Heather Streeter WRG Mr. & Mrs. Steven Goldby Drs. Paula & Walt Mahoney Sylvia Strike Zazzle Larry & Marie-Annet Goldsmith Diana Manter Gary Stringer Elinor Zetina Paul Swedenburg & Nancy Gordon Victoria Marone Zippo Mfg. Co. Edward Gorey Charitable Trust W. Higgins & Donna J. Marshall Suzanne Gottlieb Alan Dorsey & Leslie Maslow VIP Patrons Martha Graef Leslie Maslow Karen & Leslie Allen Beth Graham Bert Masse Betty Lou & Dick Almeida Marjorie Neale Griffith Patricia Matthews Wayne & Donna Ambrous Elizabeth L. Grote Cory Mauldin Ann August Sara Gruen Mark & Rochelle McCormick For the fourth consecutive year,The Sally & Ronald Ball Linda Guinn Tim & Kate McCullough Elephant Sanctuary has received a Russell C. & Janet Barnett Margaretann & Douglas Haag Carolyn McIntyre 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Dean & Alison Barr Mark Phillips & Tara Hahn Steve & Sally McVeigh 13 VIP Patrons (cont.) Pamela Weinzapfel Charitable Fund Claire Coyne Linda E. Metzger Ted & Sheila Weschler Create Radiance, Walter McInnes Daniel & Sandra Mickelson Phil and Ellen Whitaker Barbara Cronk The Elephant Christie Lee Miller Frederick & Audrey White Kathleen Cullen Sanctuary meets all Cynthia Miller Samara & Elvin Whitesides Jennifer Cummings twenty BBB Charity Trudy Miller John Cochran & Jo Williamson Diana Daimwood Standards. Margaret A. Montana, M.D Sean & Tammy Wolfort Katherine F. & Warren Davis Brittany Mora Carole Wright Suzanne Davis Diane Morris Don & Trudi Yarbrough Frances Delony Hans & Marcia J. Mosimann Jennifer Randall, Bell Delores William MacInnis Arthur C. Murray Charitable Foundation Youth Development Foundation Kathy Dettwiler Diane & Syd Marcus Pamela Myers Janice & Manuel Zeitlin Linda Dineen Valerie Marini Frances Newell Amity Dineen-Bryson Suzanne Marr Leta Newgarden Corporate Sponsors Kellie Duckering Emily Martin Paige Rense Noland Abaxis Diane Dye Norma Martin Douchka Noren B & G Foods E.T. Lowe Printing, Albert Ambrose Jo Helen Matheson Lisa Northrup Emma E-mail Marketing Barbara Elliott Joan S. Mathews Pauline Groh & Thelma Oberholtzer Green Mountain Gazebo Juanita C. Eisinger George & Elizabeth McCann Deborah & Charles Ocheret TVA Carole Eppler Kerry McCann Marne K. Olson Manuel Zeitlin Architects Lisa Ross-Williams, McCartney Produce Company Peggy Ornelas Equi-Spirit Toys & Tools Karen McCloud Julie M. Osborne Claudine Erlandson Rochelle L. McCormick Corporate SUPPORTERs The Factory at Franklin Rebecca McCoy Margaret E. 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Smolich Richard Brown Karen Hoxie Leigh Ann Roberts Janis Ian & Pat Snyder Kathy Bryan Susannah Hughes Wendy Roberts Ruth Karl Snyder Carol Buckley Barbara Turner, It’s A Wrap Raymond & Patricia Robinson Virginia Beetham & Dennis Stepanovich Mary Buckley ITW Shippers Rodney Mitchell Salon Frances Stevenson Rachel Burns Brian and Catherine Jackson Vera & William Rusak Jenna & Michael Stewart Glenda Burris Debra Jimison Peter & Yvonne Ryce Victoria Strong Antoinette Butler April Johnson Judy Sato Kathryn Szydlowski Laura Butler Paige & Ian Johnson Sindy Scalsi Sue & Darryl Tannenbaum Roald Cann Naomi Judd Anna Scozzari Kenneth & Judith Taylor Lynn Carl Lisa Kane Lisa Seal Robert & Kathryn Taylor, Jr. Michele Carley Donna Karabin Laura Sedlmayr John B. Thomison, Sr. Gerald & Louise Carroll Sheila Kelley Barbara Shepler Tom Bender & Alana Thorpe-Bender Donna Cave Gina Kensler Victoria Shields Nancy Tocci Teddy, Elizabeth & Joylen Kent Cynthia J. Shryock Tim Mather & David Trautvetter Christopher Christian Trish Kirk Ruth & John Siddall V & W Ready-Mix Leslie Christodoulopoulos Nancy Kleinrok Kathryn Siefert Jean & Rich Van Camp Tracie Chumley Pamela Hall & Stephanie Klimowitch Rosanne L. Sietins Faye and Richard Varsolona Barbara Clarke Dr. William Schaffner & Lois Knight Joan Silaco Esther & Christine Vogelei Patricia Clements Gerri Lazowski Lynne Simmons Starling Walter Jonetta Coffin Suzan E. Lechner Sinatra Wellness Center Rosemary Walters Carol & Randy Coleman Lisa Leeman Marcella Smith Russell Irwin & Margaret Watts Constant Craving Carryout Michele Lloyd Patricia Smith Robert & Diane Weeks Joan E. Cottrell Jaclyn Lockhart Peter Sommer Richard Courtney Yulianto Lukito Sperry’s Restaurant 14 William Cowan, Jr. Colleen Lynn Carolyn Stalcup Ringling Trial Update The trial of the century opened on February 4, 2009 and concluded with closing arguments on March 18. The future of performing elephants awaits a decision from a federal judge in Washington. The court heard six weeks of testi- mony in a case brought against Ringling Brothers Circus, Las Vegas-based owner of over fifty elephants, most born in the wild and used as performers in the circus. From Lasvegasnow.com (CBS 8)

During the six week trial, the plaintiffs’ unveiled consider- able evidence showing Ringling trainers routinely beat- ing and abusing elephants with the controversial metal bullhooks, an instrument the circus admits it needs to keep the elephants under control. But is it a violation of federal law?

Minnie & Lottie “It is clear based on the evidence that the elephants are being struck with bullhooks and chained continuously for

Jane L. Stanley Berdie Valdez hours and days at a time, both of which we believe are Janice Stephens W. F. Young Inc. violations of the endangered species act. And we hope Vincelee Stevens Enid Wagstrom Shelley Stoltz Wal-Mart Judge Sullivan will see it that way,” said Tracy Silverman Katheryn Stratton Starling Walter with the Animal Welfare Institute. Charmaine Stretz Dr. Ming Wang, Wang Vision Institute Raymond & Patricia Strickland Jeannette Warminsky Michael Sultana Catherine Waters The plaintiffs in the case are Born Free USA, Animal Pro- Gwen Surell Mr. & Mrs. Ted Welch James Takaesu Carol Wellhausen tection Institute, the American Society for the Prevention Barbara Taller Deanna Marie Wenstrup of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Animal Welfare Institute, Tennessee Central Railway Museum Elyse Bell West Earleen Thomas Whitecap Books, Ltd. The Fund for Animals, and former Ringling Bros. employee Tom Bender & Alana Thorpe-Bender Sherry Whittaker Tom Rider. Danielle N. Thouvenin Joanne Williams Town Crier Gift Shop, Centerville Ron & Judy Witt Tractor Supply Co. Travis Woods, In July, new undercover footage was released to the media Dennis Trimble Woods Brothers Racing Karen E. Truesdell Hazel Youngs which caught Ringling trainers repeatedly whipping el- Lucia Tsai Zeitgeist Gallery ephants in the face and hitting them about the head and Janet & Landis Turner Sabine Zell Nina M. Moore, Twin Publishing, Inc. Elinor Zetina legs backstage prior to performances.

Judge Emmet Sullivan has yet to issue a verdict. A follow- To all donors, if we have inadvertently omitted your name, up hearing was held July 28 and another is set for Sept. please forgive us. Your support is deeply appreciated. 16, after which a ruling could come any time (sfbg.com).

From the Caregivers We asked our caregivers to share some of their outstanding moments with the Girls: here is a sampling of their responses:

“Picking any one outstanding moment with the girls, for me, is impossible. Although there have been many occasions where their rumbles have resonated in my heart, their silliness has given me the giggles and their tenderness has brought me to tears—it’s their collective essence that is “sanctuary” to me. Seeing the depths of who they are, how they care for each other and how together, they strengthen one another to open, grow, and overcome is nothing short of life changing. To have your eyes opened to those wonders and not have it enter into your heart and alter who you are would be missing out on a huge part of their being. They have so much to offer and teach and we just have to sit back, watch, and be open to the true sisterhood they embody. But it would be remiss for me to not mention Miss Delhi, the first elephant I had a relationship with, whose ‘grandma’ stubbornness threw open the door to my heart before I even knew what was happening—there are no words to express what I feel I owe her or the love I have.” ..continued on back page 15 From the Caregivers...(cont. from page 15) “Any time I’m out in the habitat, For news between Trunklines it’s so calming to see the girls issues, follow us on the ‘net! grazing out in the pasture, just walking around, or sleeping. eTrunklines: monthly email Especially when they’re sleeping. newsletter; sign up on our website or Watching them can make me step email [email protected] back and remember how beautiful life is, and how any problem can Facebook: “Bella E. Sanctuary” be solved if one just takes it a little slower.” Twitter: “ELEPHANTSdotCOM”

“The first time Minnie stepped out of the way, giving me enough room to drive into the pasture Caregiver with Delhi Please visit our website: to deliver her dinner. Up until then, she made me work for everything she gave—and www.elephants.com rightly so! She is so smart and crafty, and really very funny 501 (C) (3) Nonprofit Organization in her methods. But that afternoon when I explained to her I couldn’t come over to feed her with her that close, she looked over her shoulder at me, thought about it for a To improve the lives of captive elephants, second, then casually sauntered to the left several paces, please contact your legislators. allowing me to drive the 4-wheeler into that area to drop her meal.

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