ELMIRA'S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

August 1st was a very memorable day at Elmira's! Dante, our 16 year old male cougar walked on a natural surface for the first time in his life! He's always lived in a raised cage with a wood plank floor. His beautiful new cage was generously donated by Bill and Gerhea Robbins, who drove all the way from their home in St. Cloud to be there to assist with the move. I can't describe the awesome feeling, seeing this beautiful animal taking his first steps on sand. It made everyone realize that all the donations of time and money were SO worthwhile! Watch the heartwarming video below.

We've been giving the animals more watermelons. Besides being good for them, they provide enrichment for them. Check out Elmira munching on hers!

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	Elmira's New Sign

We got our beautiful sign put up this week! It certainly makes a very positive and artistic statement as you come up the road. We look so professional! Thanks to Edie and Al who generously donated a huge amount of time and money to see this finally happen.

We all had a great time at the Cinco de Mayo party! We had people in sombreros, Margaritas to drink and an awesome Mexican menu from which to select our dinners, special fiesta music, wonderful company and festive decorations! Robin, on behalf of Elmira's, presented the Nugent family with a Certificate of Appreciation for all their help! If you missed it, you missed a wonderful time and you'll know to be sure to be there next time! Thanks to all who helped to make this an amazing event!