The Elephant Sanctuary: e-Trunklines July 2009

July 16, 2009

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Big News for Billie-SueJuly 14 started out as most days do for caregivers and elephants, but something happened in the afternoon that lit up our day brighter than the summer sun. Around 2:30 pm, a caregiver commented that Billie was in the Night Yard, looking as if she may be thinking about going out into the Night Yard Extension, a place she had not yet explored, even though she had watched Liz and Frieda go out there a few times. A short 15 minutes later, another caregiver looked on the camera, only to discover Billie had slipped into the extension pasture while no one was looking! This was exciting enough, but the added fact that she was all by herself (Liz and Frieda were up near the barn) made it much more so. What a milestone for Billie Sue, being brave enough to not only explore a new area, but feeling okay without her sisters being right next

to her! News was shared with everyone at the barn, and of course we all had to take a moment to watch the ele-cam, huge smiles on everyone's face.What a special the event this was. Some would say, "It's just an elephant. It's just eating grass in the pasture." Many of us know, however, that this is a huge understatement. This was BILLIE-SUE! She was by herself, in a new place, her sisters a full pasture away! To top it off, she and Lizzie (who had joined her a little while later) ate their 5 pm meal out there as well. After dinner, they eventually made their way back toward the barn like they do most evenings. So nice to end a work day with such a huge smile across your face.

Shirley's 10th AnniversaryTen years ago on July 6, Shirley arrived. No one could have imagined the impact this amazingly wise and compassionate elephant would have on our growth and knowledge. Bringing all of the elephants together to live like a family is what Shirley does best, and we know over the next several years Shirley's wisdom will be spread across all of the elephants and caregivers alike. We can't wait to see what will develop from her efforts. For more about Shirley read the Ele-Diary.To celebrate the "big ten" this month we are offering Shirley's Limited Edition Anniversary Gift Pack at 50% off while supplies last. We've had a great response so far, so don't wait until they're all gone to order yours!

4-Wheeler BlitzSeveral months ago we urgently needed a new 4-Wheeler at the Q-Barn to accommodate caregivers going in several different directions at the same time. The need was so great we had to purchase this vehicle ahead of underwriting, and while a few generous donors have helped us with a portion of the cost, we still have a remaining balance of $6,250 owed. We could really use your help in driving this off our wish list! If you can participate in this month's Wish Blitz, we would appreciate any amount you can afford to donate. Just click this link here. Sanctuary much!

Joanna and Tina

Remembering Tina and JoannaThere was a time when July 21 was just like any other day here at the Sanctuary, until 2004 when Tina chose this summer day to leave us. Exactly two years later on this very same anniversary, our caregiver and friend Joanna Burke passed away. This date will forever hold special meaning for us.

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