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Since 1984
November 2021 | Newsletter
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MORNING AT PAWS' ARK 2000 SANCTUARY
African elephants Thika (left) and Mara. Photo by Ed Stewart
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A Special Message from
PAWS President Ed Stewart
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This is the season for giving thanks. But I can never express enough gratitude for all that you do for the wild animals we care for at PAWS. It warms my heart to know that there are so many good-hearted people in the world who care so deeply and passionately about animals!
Your kind support means so much for our animals, who were rescued or retired from zoos, circuses, the exotic “pet” trade, and roadside attractions. Many of them were confined in appalling conditions and in desperate need of proper care.
Today, tigers like Morris (below), Sawyer, Kim and Claire prowl through thick vegetation and take a refreshing dip in their pools. The elephants – seven of them – roam rolling hills dotted with broad oak trees and native vegetation. And the bears search their large, brushy habitats for acorns and other fall treats.
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I can’t thank you enough for all that you’ve given the animals at PAWS – and for your belief in the work that we do. We remain committed to ensuring that the animals at our sanctuaries receive the best care possible, and we are prepared to receive the next wild animals in need of safe refuge.
If you’d like to do more for the animals, be sure to mark your calendar for Giving Tuesday on November 30 – and you’ll be able to double your donation thanks to matching gifts provided by generous donors to PAWS. Read more about this special event in the article below.
As ever, I am deeply grateful for your support. Thank you!
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Pictured left to right: ARK 2000 Sanctuary Manager Brian Busta; ARK 2000 Office Manager and Staff Photographer Lisa Worgan; Ron Hoffman; PAWS Director of Veterinary Services Dr. Jackie Gai; and PAWS President Ed Stewart.
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PAWS Celebrates ARK 2000 Employee Ron Hoffman
ARK 2000 staff members gathered earlier this month to thank, pay tribute, and offer their very best wishes to elephant caregiver Ron Hoffman as he retires after 11 years with PAWS. PAWS President and Cofounder Ed Stewart presented Ron with an original watercolor painting of PAWS' Asian elephant Gypsy. The artwork had been a favorite of PAWS' cofounder and Ed's partner, the late Pat Derby.
Thank you Ron! You will be missed.
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#GivingTuesday 2021
It's All About the Elephants!
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Tuesday, November 30, is #GivingTuesday – an annual worldwide giving event. At PAWS we like to call it “Tusker Tuesday” because we’re setting our sights on raising $80,000 to support the care of our seven elephants at the ARK 2000 sanctuary. This amount covers those expenses for just two months!
All of our elephants were rescued or retired from zoos and circuses. Like Nicholas and Gypsy who were once forced to perform in circuses, or Lulu, who was torn from her family in the wild and sold to a zoo. Today they roam expansive natural habitats set amid the rolling hills of our ARK 2000 sanctuary, where they can forage on fresh vegetation or enjoy a rollicking mud bath (yes, that’s a thing!).
#GivingTuesday starts at 12:01 a.m. on November 30 and ends at 11:59 p.m. but you can make a contribution today! Act now and your donation will be doubled – dollar for dollar – up to $48,000!
There are three ways you can donate, now or on #GivingTuesday:
Click on the "Donate Now" button below, which takes you to PAWS' #GivingTuesday site on MightyCause.
Text Give2Elephants to 844-844-6844 to donate on PAWS' #GivingTuesday site on MightyCause. Message and data rates may apply.
Call PAWS' office at 209-745-2606, Mon.-Fri., between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Pacific Time) to charge your donation. Be sure to tell our staff that your donation is for #GivingTuesday.
Thank you from all of us at PAWS!
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Mojo is an Indian, or "common" muntjac who has lived at our Galt sanctuary since his arrival in 2007. He is 21 years old, which is elderly for this small member of the deer family. He enjoys leisurely days in the sun, munching on grass, edible roses, mulberry leaves, and special supplements to keep him healthy. |
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The Perfect Holiday Gift:
“Adopt” an Animal at PAWS!
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We can’t think of a more memorable holiday gift – for yourself or others – than the “adoption” of an animal at PAWS for one year.
What do you receive? Recipients get an “adoption” packet with a photo, certificate, and information about the selected animal, as well as occasional updates.
How does an “adoption” help the animals at PAWS? Each “adoption” contributes to the care of the animals who have found refuge at our sanctuaries. It costs about $70,000 a year to tend to the health and well-being of just one elephant, and about $20,000 for one tiger!
How do I “adopt” an animal? Simply click here to access our “Adopt an Animal” page, and then follow the directions.
You can also call the PAWS office at (209) 745-2606 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Just have your credit card handy and tell us which animal you would like to “adopt.”
Please allow 7 to 10 days for receipt of adoption packet.
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PAWS to Benefit from New
Not-for-Profit Streaming Service, Ecoflix
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PAWS is pleased to be an NGO Friend with the first not-for-profit streaming platform, Ecoflix, which is dedicated to saving animals and the planet. The organization promises uplifting, original and informative animal and nature programs designed to inspire people to appreciate nature and to take action to protect and preserve it.
When you sign up for the service, you can choose PAWS as the organization that will benefit from your membership. Ecoflix will donate the cost of one month’s membership directly to PAWS on your behalf. Click here to access the PAWS page and get your Ecoflix membership started.
Ecoflix believes in supporting organizations that work hard for animals and the environment. Stream Ecoflix on your TV, laptop, tablet and phone all for the same price – and support PAWS at the same time!
Click here to start your membership today! |
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Have You Taken the Pledge Yet? |
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Elephant tourism facilities prey on people who love elephants and want to be near them. They offer different types of interactions, from riding or bathing an elephant to taking up-close photos. These tourist attractions are never humane for the elephants.
Our Take the Pledge! campaign aims to bring attention to the use of elephants for tourism and elephant “encounters” overseas and in the U.S. The only way to stop this form of exploitation is through education and by decreasing demand for these attractions.
You can take action by pledging to:
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NEVER ride an elephant in another country or at home – or at a fair or circus.
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NEVER pet, bathe, or participate in an up-close photo op with an elephant.
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NEVER patronize places where elephants perform tricks.
Visit PAWS’ Take the Pledge! site and find out what the elephant tourism industry doesn’t want you to know and what you can do to help.
Sign PAWS' petition and make your pledge official! Share the petition widely!
Make a donation to PAWS so we can continue our work to eradicate elephant exploitation and care for the seven rescued or retired elephants at our ARK 2000 sanctuary.
Share this information with friends, family and colleagues.
Thank you!
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Ben the bear at PAWS' ARK 2000 sanctuary. |
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PAWS provides lifetime care to the tigers, bears, elephants, and other animals who call our sanctuaries home. Your kind support provides expert daily care, necessary veterinary treatments, and specialized nutritional support, all tailored to the individual needs of each animal.
Your generous donations make this excellent care possible.
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Did you know that PAWS has an Amazon Wish List? We have chosen specific items that are needed at the sanctuary, which you can purchase directly from Amazon. We have an ongoing need for many of the products listed. Click here to review the items and donate. You can also review “wish list” items that are needed but not listed on Amazon. Click here for that list.
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THANK YOU!
November Amazon Wish List Donors:
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Carol Pollard: three Probiocin. Kaywood Fuqua: one bottle of Cosequin, 132#. Jake Barlow: one bottle of CosequinDS, 132#; one bottle of Renal Essentials, 60#; one 8 oz. bottle of EicosaDerm. Suzanne Brennan: five 8 oz. bottles of EicosaDerm. Patricia D. Adler Cartozian: two Probiocin; two 8 oz. bottles of EicosaDerm; one bottle of CosequinDS, 132#. Gabi and Jeff (for Camba): one bottle of CosequinDS, 132#. Lisa Klotz: one 32 oz. bottle of EicosaDerm. Anonymous Donors: four Probiocin; one bottle of CosequinDS, 132#; Renal Essentials, 60#.
Special thanks to Treats General Store in San Andreas, CA, for donating five buckets of Manna Pro Simply Flax flax seeds for PAWS' elephants.
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PAWS is proud of its 4-star rating with Charity Navigator - the highest rating possible. We are part of an elite group of charities with an "exceptional" designation (at least four consecutive years of 4-star ratings), meaning that your gift will have the greatest impact possible. CharityWatch gives PAWS an "A" rating. |
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P. O. Box 849, Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-2606
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There are many ways
you can help PAWS animals:
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Donate To PAWS. Although we work closely with regulatory agencies on animal rescues, PAWS receives no government funding and must rely on your donations to continue our work. Three ways to give and every donation matters. Learn more
Adopt A PAWS Animal. If you would like to help our animals, one of the best ways is to become an "adoptive parent," or give a PAWS adoption as a gift to an animal lover in your life. PAWS adoptions are symbolic adoptions only. No animal will be sent! Learn more
PAWS Partnerships. Help us change the life of a victim of captivity by becoming a PAWS Partner. PAWS partnerships help support our sanctuary operations and the day-to-day care of the animals. Learn more
Estates/Planned Giving. You can help us make sure captive wildlife in need of shelter will always have a PAWS sanctuary to call home! Learn more
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Purchase PAWS apparel and merchandise. Clothing for adults, kids, toddlers and infants, as well as other fun merchandise like coffee mugs - available from our online gift shop.
Shop online through IGive and raise money for PAWS! Up to 26% of your purchase - at more than 1,600 retailers - can be donated to PAWS. Learn more
EBAY Giving Works. List items on EBAY and choose PAWS as your charity. Donate a percentage of each sale to the animals. Visit our EBAY charity listing page here. Start selling!
Corporate Donations and Matching Fund Programs. Learn more about what is needed.
Donate Your Vehicle To PAWS.
Attend A Fundraiser. PAWS sanctuaries ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC but we do schedule a limited number of special events throughout the year. Click here to view PAWS' Calendar of Events. Due to COVID-19 concerns, all PAWS' events have been cancelled until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.
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