The sanctuary opens to the public and the critters just want to take a peek at you.
Mitch Traphagen’s article in The Observer News, June 7, 2011, gives wonderful insight into the people who volunteer and the animals that reside at Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary in Wimauma, FL.
Lexi is safe at Elmira's
The ears of the large white tiger were flat; her eyes were peeking over the galvanized tub filled with water. The bath was a relief from the afternoon heat and in her mind, she was invisible to the approaching strangers. But when she saw volunteer Sally Haase walk up, she leapt out of the tub and began to rub her cheeks against the chain link fence of her cage. Her joy was palpable and infectious. Like Elmira the bear, Shadow the tiger loves her home. She loves Sally the volunteer. It is all she knows and all she has. She is happy.
Please enjoy Traphagen’s full article in The Observer News. And, if you would like more information on Elmira’s story, feel free to re-visit my Blog the Changepost.
Are you a pet professional? Did you know there is a very special organization just for you?
It is Pet Professionals 4 Pet Adoption (pp4pa), and it is a network of dedicated pet business professionals encouraging pet adoption.
Pet Professionals 4 Pet Adoption is a network of local community pet advocates who give back to their pet community in some way.
How did this organization come about?
A unique concept, originally and fully developed by www.PetWebPro.com, PP4PA was innovated from necessity. We receive numerous emails every week for pleas to help pets in need, and we know we are not alone. We thought… what if there was a national network of pet business professionals, willing to be available to the best of their abilities to help network and advocate for pets in need? At the same time, these business owners could also promote their businesses to their local community and across the web. Its a win-win for both the businesses and for the pets in need! And so PP4PA was born.
Do you share the same ideas and philosophies about pet rescue and adoption?
To Become a Member, pet professionals will agree adhere to the best of their abilities to any one of the following philosophies:
1. Raise awareness about importance of pet adoption within their local communities
2. Encourage and educate customers about the benefits of pet adoption
3. Volunteer for local pet rescue groups or shelters or give back to the pet community in some way
4. Promote pet adoption on their website, blog, or social media profiles
5. Provide guidance to pet owners in need who struggle to care for their pets due to times of hardships
The good news is….
If you are a pet business owner, and you already follow one or more of the above philosophies, then you are qualified to join. As professionals PP4PA knows everyone is very busy. They do not ask you to add to your volunteer work, but rather to keep up that good work, becoming available to the best of your ability to help network for visitors to PP4PA who could be in need.
Please visit Pet Profesionals 4 Pet Adoption for more information. Joining PP4PA will help establish you and your business as a community pet advocate.
From survive to thrive at Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary
