The story of each elephant here at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil is unique and, when we stop to look back, the work that each individual has done to heal is awe-inspiring. Elephants are remarkable in their power to overcome past challenges and understand the opportunities their new lives hold for them. In that spirit, we wanted to share some important “firsts” for our residents here, both past and present. Those first steps into sanctuary, their first touches, and their instinctive sense of safety once they arrive: these are important reminders of the power of freedom and choice, and how true it is that sanctuary heals.
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Nancy HartGold says
July 4, 2021 at 11:07 ambeautiful
Pam Knaggs says
July 4, 2021 at 11:13 amMy eyes are leaking! Thank you for posting and for all of the wonderful things you do for God’s creatures. Happy 4th of July from Arkansas!
Ellen Bollinger says
July 4, 2021 at 11:17 amWow..so beautiful
Alana says
July 4, 2021 at 11:28 amGreat video, I watched it twice & will probably watch it again. Thanks.
wiredtolive says
July 4, 2021 at 11:36 amBeautiful. ♡
Nicole says
July 4, 2021 at 11:53 amI absolutely l love, love, love this video! Thank you for making it!
Kat Blais says
July 4, 2021 at 12:06 pmIt was actually a lot of fun going back and watching all of the old clips. It’s always nice to be reminded of just how far they have all come.
Bella says
July 4, 2021 at 11:59 amOK. I JUST put my mascara on and now I have to reapply. Between the menopause and this beautiful video I’m a blubbering mess. But what a lovely tribute to all the sweet ladies
Kat Blais says
July 4, 2021 at 12:07 pmsorry for the extra work but glad you loved it
Kenneth B. Newman says
July 4, 2021 at 12:03 pmCan WE nominate this video for an OSCAR !!!! That was a beautiful piece of work !!!!!! Lots of TLC being given by ALL who live there………
Nanette says
July 4, 2021 at 12:48 pmAmazing video. Thanks and God Bless you.
Nanette says
July 4, 2021 at 12:49 pmAmazing video. Thanks and God Bless you. I look forward to all you post.
Patricia Richardson says
July 4, 2021 at 1:59 pmI, too, am in tears and smiles! Thank you for this beautiful replay of these beautiful ladies and what you all have given them! Our lives are larger and so much better knowing the love and care you all give, and the freedom of life and joy they now know and have each full day!
Sharon says
July 4, 2021 at 2:05 pmOh wow !! Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing these beautiful videos, thank you for all that you do xxx
Lane says
July 4, 2021 at 2:43 pmJust fabulous.
Wim says
July 4, 2021 at 5:16 pmOverwhelming beautiful scenes how wonderful to look back and forth.
What a magnificent individuals they are each one of the girls. Finally getting their lives back again. 👏🐘❤️
Nancy Shaw says
July 4, 2021 at 7:07 pmMade me smile and LOL
June Ross says
July 4, 2021 at 7:22 pmWonderful video! Thank you so much for doing and posting. The memories are amazing! Thank you/Thank you!!
June Ross says
July 4, 2021 at 7:22 pmWonderful video! Thank you so much for doing and posting. The memories are amazing! Thank you/Thank you!!
Dianna says
July 4, 2021 at 9:41 pmBoy you sure know how to make a girl cry, of course happy tears. A few sad ones too, for Guida & Ramba
Katie Howard says
July 5, 2021 at 12:21 amAmazing transformations – all of them! The pond blob…the nose dive into the dirt pile on arriving…the So-needed hose down from Scott…the three amigos…Sanctuary!!! ❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️…. Thank you for this video! Tears are flowing. Happy/Sad.
Carey says
July 5, 2021 at 12:53 amA wonderful record
Sandi Paquet says
July 5, 2021 at 12:23 pmThank you so much for that great video! So happy to see a lot of the residents there, both old and new. You guys are great, you take such good care of these elephants and you share that with us.
JoAnn Merriman-Eaton says
July 5, 2021 at 5:47 pmWonderful to review review these firsts. The healing power of sanctuary is truly amazing. Thank you for putting this video together GSE.
Charlotte Hansen says
July 5, 2021 at 9:37 pmSo beautiful!! I’m crying my eyes out!
SHEILA says
July 5, 2021 at 10:07 pmI ALWAYS GET SO EXCITED TO SEE THE ENTIRE🐘 RESCUE JOURNEY👍 ITS ALWAYS SO INTERESTING. DAY BY DAY AND EVEN MORESO WHE THE CRATE IS SET DOWN OFF THE TRUCK AND THE CRATE🚃🚚 DOOR OPENED NEXT TO THE WELCOME CORRAL WITH THE NICE BIG SAND 🗻PILE! THE PALMS! AND THE OTHER TREATS! AND JUST TO SEE THE LADIES SNIFF THE AIR TO KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE THE TREES AND GRASS WILL BE SO EXCITING👍
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE REMINDER VUDEOS OF EACH OF THE❤️ LADIES🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘ARRIVALS❤️
Anita Janusz-Wong says
July 6, 2021 at 3:33 amAwwwwww….these are the best moments! Unforgettable!! So so emotional and beautiful. Thank you!!
Bonnie says
July 7, 2021 at 8:08 pmsorry for being so late to comment but this was great and the music was good for this video freedom is an amazing thing
Rachel says
July 13, 2021 at 4:16 pmWow – spiritually uplifting. I’m just catching up due to having a 5-year old grandson visiting for two weeks, so this serene and peaceful video has given me a respite for a few minutes 😄. Will definitely watch again soon. These memories are special indeed. ❤️
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