wildfires

A Quick Update to Let You Know That Everything Is Good

Just a quick update this morning to let everyone know that everything here is good.  We had several people ask yesterday if Lady was okay, and others asking if the girls’ food was impacted. So we are posting a photo of Lady from this morning. Lady is fine. As we…...

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Fire at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil

To prevent any momentary stress, we will start this post by saying that everyone at the sanctuary is fine. All of the elephants, people, chickens, dogs, cats, goats, lambs, tapirs, ducks are well. Yesterday, the sanctuary property was impacted by a significant fire (quick note- the fires here do not…...

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We Have a Tractor!

We have a tractor!!! This is exciting for a lot of reasons. One reason is that we desperately need a tractor, and another is because it has been a bit of a saga. Most important information first – it’s shiny red and named Spartacus. ? Maybe. Last year we held a fundraiser…...

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The Water Tank and Bush Hog Have Arrived!

There has been a lot of worries about fires in Brazil this week. And while the ones in the news were far away, fire is always on our minds during the dry season. Yesterday our beautiful new water tank and bush hog arrived to help alleviate some of that worry.…...

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Using The Drone To Search For Fires

Yesterday morning we sent our drone up to looks for fires after smelling that unfortunately distinct smell. A wonderful supporter donated the drone last year after the large fire that had spread through several farms and to the back of our property. She wanted to make sure we stayed as…...

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The Worst Part of the Dry Season

We are deeply sorry for the radio silence, we are sure many of you have noticed. It has been a challenging few day but things are improving rapidly. Let me first say that Maia and Guida and all of the people and critters are doing exceptionally well. Now that you…...

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