The words “Ethical Sanctuary” are being used without merit in all parts of the world to make money – Reminds me of the term “Eco” used in many facets in the tourism industry which are not environmentally sound. All three terms used to attract people who are just trying to do the right thing by the planet and animals but lack the knowledge. World Elephant Alliance is working on providing education with an active published list of elephant sanctuaries, rescue, and rehabilitation centers from around the world, detailing what each of them has to offer its elephants.
This will provide needed transparency and guidance for the public.
We asked each member of the World Elephant Alliance to write down what “Sanctuary” means to them. I am an animal communicator so I asked the elephants as a collective what they would like sanctuary to be for them – Here is their response.
- Freedom to play – A healthy environment containing nourishment for body and soul.
- Low vibration of energy – Openness and sincerity of expression.
- Good food – Healthy, fresh.
- Plenty of places to scratch on!
- Warm climate.
- Birds, insects, and animal friends.
- Telepathic Communication – With humans.
- To be able to teach. We are teachers for humans. Humans think they know everything about us. We are all different in our thoughts.
- Playtime – Yes this again. Humans need to do more of this instead of working.
Annette Hadaway is an Internationally known Certified Animal and Nature Communicator animalandnatureconnect.org
Curious about telepathic animal communication? Being With Animals is a documentary film about animal communication by Salome Pitschen featuring my animal communication teacher Dr. Maia Kincaid. Now available to live-stream on Vimeo.
Chendra awaiting sanctuary. Photo Credit: Colin Durfee freeoregonzooelephants.org