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April 9th 2008
Published: April 9th 2008
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21 April 2008: I returned from my journey to PAWS. Actually, PAWS has two sanctuaries (both located out of the Sacramento area). The new one that will eventually house all of PAWS' animals is called ARK 2000 (2400 Acres of land in San Andreas, California). I was able to spend a full day there, mostly just hanging out and watching the elephants. I could have done that for another full day easily! P... Read Full Entry



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Cathy Rosewell Jonas
Elephant Dreamer
Elephant Dreamer
This blog shares travel stories, writing, and narrations about spirituality and opening the heart to life. It includes some details from my three trips to India (in 2005, 2006, and 2008), other travels, organizations that are helping elephants (and the Dancing Bears), and even shares the secret of "How to Find Yourself" in India. Cathy Rosewell Jonas: As a fellow traveler on the spiritual journey, I am sharing what I have learned about opening the heart to life. My book "Bringing Home the Mountain, Finding the Teacher Within" available now for pre-ordering: http://www.freeheartpress.... full info
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Every elephant has their own story, often their stories have entailed abuse, exploitation, and trauma. Here at PAWS, elephants and other animals have a chance to start over and have a good life.Every elephant has their own story, often their stories have entailed abuse, exploitation, and trauma. Here at PAWS, elephants and other animals have a chance to start over and have a good life.
Every elephant has their own story, often their stories have entailed abuse, exploitation, and trauma. Here at PAWS, elephants and other animals have a chance to start over and have a good life.
Purring Cougar!Purring Cougar!
Purring Cougar!
Sure acts like a big cat... but this is a wild animal and Pat and Ed do not pretend otherwise.Sure acts like a big cat... but this is a wild animal and Pat and Ed do not pretend otherwise.
Sure acts like a big cat... but this is a wild animal and Pat and Ed do not pretend otherwise.
Brown Bear... shot and then traumatized by a fall or being hit by a car... but now content to live at PAWS (in Galt... for now)Brown Bear... shot and then traumatized by a fall or being hit by a car... but now content to live at PAWS (in Galt... for now)
Brown Bear... shot and then traumatized by a fall or being hit by a car... but now content to live at PAWS (in Galt... for now)
Lion (rescued at 4 months with his sister) from the exotic pet tradeLion (rescued at 4 months with his sister) from the exotic pet trade
Lion (rescued at 4 months with his sister) from the exotic pet trade
Unfortunately, both of their feet are badly deformed (and likely painful) because of poor declawing.
Little monkey who was kept for breeding... the keepers at PAWS change their habitats often, as monkeys are intelligent and need to be cognitively stimulated and physically active.Little monkey who was kept for breeding... the keepers at PAWS change their habitats often, as monkeys are intelligent and need to be cognitively stimulated and physically active.
Little monkey who was kept for breeding... the keepers at PAWS change their habitats often, as monkeys are intelligent and need to be cognitively stimulated and physically active.
Female lion (named Shiva) with joint problems... inbreeding and captivity has made her quite painful and limited in her mobilityFemale lion (named Shiva) with joint problems... inbreeding and captivity has made her quite painful and limited in her mobility
Female lion (named Shiva) with joint problems... inbreeding and captivity has made her quite painful and limited in her mobility
Black Leopard- PAWS is trying to get the funding raised so this beautiful animal can be free at ARK 2000. Help if you can...Black Leopard- PAWS is trying to get the funding raised so this beautiful animal can be free at ARK 2000. Help if you can...
Black Leopard- PAWS is trying to get the funding raised so this beautiful animal can be free at ARK 2000. Help if you can...
This black leopard was chained in someone's backyard, again a problem that is quite common when animals are purchased when they are young and cute from the exotic pet trade. These eyes seem to have a lot to say...
Nickolas and GypsyNickolas and Gypsy
Nickolas and Gypsy
Three week supply of elephant pelletsThree week supply of elephant pellets
Three week supply of elephant pellets
Nickolas Nickolas
Nickolas
Once trained to ride a tricycle as a youngster, then trained to perform in circuses, both Nickolas and Gypsy await their new habitat at ARK2000. Because Nickolas is a bull and unpredictable regarding what will happen as he gets older, extra secure steel fencing is needed to contain him, making this a more expensive venture for PAWS. But, thanks to Bob Barker who helped not only Maggy to relocate to ARK2000 from Alaska but donated to build Nickolas and Gypsy a special barn at ARK 2000. The taste of freedom is just around the corner.... it will be a happy day when everything is ready for them to go over there.
The eye of the elephantThe eye of the elephant
The eye of the elephant
Always remembers, but has a kind heart that lives in the present... we can learn so much from elephants... let it be so.



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