Tina was a soft and gentle soul. Captive born at the Portland Oregan Zoo, she was sent to live in Vancouver British Columbia at a very young age. Like so many zoo facilities, Tina lived in a seriously impoverished space that did not begin to meet her physical and psychological needs. Over the years she developed quite a fan club, becoming a local celebrity. When the community finally realized that Tina's living conditions were actually the cause of her terminally diseased feet, they rallied in support of moving her to the Elephant Sanctuary.
Although her time with us was short, she blessed us beyond measure and we are eternally grateful to have cared for her.
Namaste, sweet Tina.
2009-08-11
