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Pocha and Guillermina: An Exciting Step Toward Sanctuary

March 16, 2021

We know this is one of those milestones that you all love, so we are happy to announce the crates have left the sanctuary and are heading to Pocha and Guillermina’s current home: Ecoparque Mendoza. Don’t worry, Minnie (the dog) did not go with them; she was just a temporary…...

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Getting Braver: Lady Pushes Her Boundaries

March 6, 2021

The always-cute Lady has been continuing to, well, be cute. She has been pushing her comfort level with socializing and getting closer to Mara, Bambi, and Rana....

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Rana Is Growing More and More Hair!

January 8, 2021

Rana is growing more and more hair. We posted about it a few months ago, but her hair has continued to grow thicker and heavier. When she arrived, she was hairless. She has always been a distinct-looking elephant with her hairless body and beautifully smooth, wrinkle-free skin. Now she is…...

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Sheep Milo Running with the Dogs

December 24, 2020

Milo’s general excitement at life reminds us of a kid on Christmas Eve, so today feels like a fitting day to share this video of him running along with the four-wheeler. Milo is our little rescue sheep, and he is running here with Bugsy and Minnie. It’s hard to believe…...

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Maia and Guida

Happy 2 Year Anniversary, Maia & Guida!

October 11, 2018

51 hours, 8 minutes and 21 seconds. That’s how long it took to change their lives forever. Well that’s how long the physical journey was for Maia, Guida had an extra hour and a half in her container since she was less anxious and she was unloaded second....

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Maia and Guida

Teamwork At Its Finest

May 30, 2018

Teamwork at its finest. We gave Maia and Guida access to their last yard in this first phase of development. It’s an additional 25 acres, which is nice on its own, but it’s more than that. The new space offers new areas to explore for mental stimulation, beautiful untouched pasture…...

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