The Elephant Sanctuary, Hohenwald, Tennessee

Tina's Diary — Keep up with Tina's life at the Sanctuary

Date of Tina's move and the route she took

Goodbye Party for Tina held at Greater Vancouver Zoo

Help provide underwriting for the trip (a secure form)
Tina is here but not all of the transport expenses have been underwritten.

Date of Move and the Route

Tina left The Greater Vancouver Zoo August 8, 2003 and arrived at the Sanctuary August 11, 2003.

Tina's route home: 11S Sumas border - 9S - 542w - 5S - 495S - 90E - 82E -84E - 80E - 29S - 435E - 70E - 270S - 55S - 155E - 412E - 48N

Home Sweet Home

Estimated travel time 44 hours

Tina's Farewell Party
Where – The Greater Vancouver Zoo, Aldergrove, BC, Canada
When – Saturday July 26, 2003 / 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Why – To Celebrate Tina’s move to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, USA
The Greater Vancouver Zoo has announced a farewell party for Tina the Elephant. The festivities will include kids games and activities, Sanctuary information and special educational programs throughout the day featuring Tina.
The Elephant Sanctuary will have a table set up where Tina’s well-wishers can pick up a free TRUNKLINES newsletter and purchase a Tina’s farewell T-Shirt.

Tina’s move is schedule for the first week in August. We hope you will come out on Saturday to bid Tina a fond farewell.

More Information about The Party

Wish list (updated 8/8/03)

Moving an elephant requires a custom designed trailer as well as qualified drivers and caregivers to ensure a safe trip. In conventional transport containers the elephant is chained by two legs to the floor of the trailer, for the entire duration of the trip.

The Elephant Sanctuary has a unique trailer designed to transport its elephant passengers chain-free. Instead of chains, the Sanctuary ‘s trailer is designed with a cage style structure which allows the elephant to travel chain-free and assume normal posturing during transit.

It is standard practice for the Sanctuary to hire a semi tractor and professional driver to transport our precious cargo to the Sanctuary. A member of the Sanctuary staff will accompany Tina and is responsible for her care and safety for the duration of the trip.

In order to insure that Tina’s trip schedule meets her needs, the Sanctuary is hiring a driving team. These two drivers will share driving responsibilities. Instead of Tina having to adhere to their drive time requirements, having two drivers makes the schedule flexible so that the trip schedule will be dictated by Tina. Hiring two drivers significantly increases the cost of the move but we believe that money should never be a factor when it comes to the welfare of any animal.

Below is a list of expenses the Sanctuary will incur by transporting Tina from The Greater Vancouver Zoo to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. Please let us know if you can be of assistance.

You can help underwrite the cost of any of the items below by making a contribution on line. The server is secure, and your gift will be very much appreciated. Take a look at the list and see where you would like to help ... then CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE ONLINE FORM.

Used air conditioning unit for trailer — to date(8-5-03) $3910 has been given towards Tina's air conditioner		$ 8,500
Semi tractor rental (9 days) — underwritten July 2003	$ 100 per day	$ 900
Mileage (6,000 round trip)	$ .10 per mile	$ 600
Drivers (2) — underwritten August 2003		$ 4,200
One way car rental for Sanctuary staff from Vancouver — donated July 2003		$ 450
Airline ticket to fly the truck driver from El Paso to Tennessee — underwritten July 2003		$521
Airline ticket for Sanctuary staff to Vancouver — underwritten July 2003		$ 442
Rim for spare tire for trailer — underwritten August 2003		$85
Department of Transportation required trailer inspection — underwritten August 2003		$110
Fuel for semi — underwritten July 2003	$1.50 per gallon	$1500
Fuel for rental car — underwritten July 2003		$ 250
Fresh produce during trip (4 days)— underwritten July 2003	$35 per day	$ 140
Lodging for drivers (5 nights) round trip — underwritten July 2003	$70 per night	$ 350
Lodging for Sanctuary staff (3 nights) one way — underwritten July 2003	$70 per night	$ 210
Custom installation of air conditioning unit in trailer		$ 2500
Meals for Sanctuary staff (1) one way — underwritten July 2003	$40 per day	$ 160

TOTAL		$20,918

Thanks to all who helped Tina.

Heidi Hopen-Wright & Drew Wright Bedlam Farms Redmond WA	Heidi Hopen-Wright & Drew Wright have donated $1,135.00 for Tina's endowment. Thank you Heidi and Drew.
Jutta Maue-Kay and John Kay	Jutta Maue-Kay and John Kay donated $250 towards Tina's air conditioner. Thank you Jutta and John.
The Ramada Inn Abbottsford, BC	The Ramada Inn donated a room for Scott August 7th, the night before Tina's move. Thank you, Ramada Inn.
Sydney Dawson Evansville, IN	Sydney Dawson helped underwrite the cost for the two drivers. Syd works at the Mesker Park Zoo and was curator of mammals when Bunny was moved to the Sanctuary. Syd was deeply involved in the preparations for Bunny's relocation and continues to be an avid Sanctuary supporter as well as a lifetime Bunny friend. Thank you, Syd.
The Greater Vancouver Zoo	The Greater Vancouver Zoo donated 20% of the proceeds from Tina's party, $2,870, to help pay for the cost of the trip to the Elephant Sanctuary. Thank you, Greater Vancouver Zoo.
Amy Dean, Heather Clarkson, and Lesley Frieson	Amy Dean supplied the photos from Tina's party and organized Tina T-Shirts sales at the zoo the following weekend. She and two other volunteers, Heather Clarkson and Lesley Frieson, created and passed out Sanctuary information and sold nearly $1500 worth of Tina T-shirts. All proceeds go toward the cost of Tina trip. Thank you, Amy, Heather, and Lesley.
Karen and Ed King Harrison, Ohio	Karen and Ed King have donated funds for Tina's food during her trip. Thank you, Karen and Ed.
The Sleep Inn in Langley Marcial Reyes, Manager	The Sleep Inn in Langley has donated a room, free of charge, for Scott August 6, his first night in British Columbia. Thank you, Sleep Inn.
Marta Rottman Emeryville, CA	Marta Rottman has underwritten the cost of the rim for the spare tire for the trailer. Thank you, Marta.
E.N. Benjamin Philadelphia, PA	E.N. Benjamin donated underwriting for the Department of Transportation required trailer inspection. Thank you, E.N.
Debra Probert, of the Vancouver Humane Society	Debra Probert, of the Vancouver Humane Society, donated her time to raise funds for Tina's trip by setting up a table at Tina's going away party to hand out Sanctuary newsletters and selling Tina T-shirts created by the Sanctuary. Thank you, Debra.
Jean Marc, Ramada Inn Abbotsford, BC	Jean Marc of the Ramada Inn donated a room for Sanctuary staff the night before Tina's move. Thank you Jean Marc and Ramada Inn.
Lenore Radom Richmond, BC	Lenore Radom made arrangements with the Ramada Inn and Sleep Inn to provide free lodging for Sanctuary staff while in B.C. Thank you, Lenore.
Bridgestone/Firestone Trust	Bridgestone/Firestone Trust has donated a spare tire for Tina's trailer. Thank you, Bridgestone/Firestone Trust.
Kim Chere Middletown, NJ	Kim Chere donated meals for Sanctuary staff (1) one way and $210 towards Tina's air conditioner. Thank you, Kim.
Francina and Axel Gringmuth North Vancouver, Canada	Francina and Axel Gringmuth have underwritten lodging for Sanctuary staff (3 nights) one way. Thank you, Francina and Axel.
Pamela Austrich	Pamela Austrich has underwritten the airline ticket to fly the truck driver from El Paso to Tennessee. Thank you, Pamela
Keith Holaway Huntsville, AL	Keith Holaway has underwritten lodging for drivers (5 nights) for the round-trip journey to bring Tina to the Sanctuary and also donated $500 towards the Tina's air conditioner. Thank you, Keith.
Jutta Maue-Kay	Jutta Maue-Kay has donated $250 toward Tina's air conditioner. Thank you, Jutta.
Marcella Smith	Marcella Smith has donated $100 toward Tina's air conditioner. Thank you, Marcella.
Peter Holmes Abbotsford, BC	Peter Holmes has donated $350 toward Tina's air conditioner. Thank you, Peter.
Lisa Collins	Lisa Collins has donated $5,000 to underwrite the cost of Tina's move. Thank you, Lisa.
Heather Clarkson	Heather Clarkson has underwritten the cost of the semi-tractor rental from Vancouver to Tennessee. Thank you, Heather.
Mike Rice	Mike Rice has donated $500 towards the air conditioner for Tina's move. Thank you, Mike.
JodysJungle.Com Mill Valley, CA	JodysJungle.Com has underwritten the cost of fuel for the semi which will transport Tina to her new home. Thank you, JodysJungle.
Angie Lambert Finger, TN	Angie Lambert has offered to team up with Mike Knowles to transport Tina to the Elephant Sanctuary. This will be Angie's first experience moving an elephant. We know it will be memorable! Thank you, Angie.
Laurie Conroy New Canaan, CT	Laurie Conroy has underwritten the airline ticket for the Sanctuary staff to fly to Vancouver. Thank you, Laurie.
Elizabeth A. Dodd Nashville, TN	Elizabeth Dodd has donated produce for Tina's trip. Thank you, Elizabeth.
Sally Banks Memphis, TN	Sally Banks has donated $2,000 to be used towards the purchase of the air conditioner for Tina's trip. Thank you, Sally.
Mike Knowles	Once again Mike Knowles has come through for the Sanctuary. A professional truck driver by trade, Mike has transported elephants for us before, both Sissy and Winkie. In fact Mike takes his job so serious that he was featured in Road King Magazine http://www.roadking.com/inside/story260.php after safely transporting Winkie in 2000. As soon as Mike heard that Tina was coming to the Sanctuary he offered his service, free of charge. Mike's driving record is perfect and his heart is definitely in the right place. There is nothing he would not do to ensure a safe and comfortable trip for his precious cargo. From the staff and elephants at the Sanctuary, thank you Mike.
Marcella Smith	Marcella Smith, a professional sculpturer/potter from Overland, KS, has offered to drive Sanctuary staff from Vancouver for Tina's trip to The Elephant Sanctuary. She has also offered to pay for the fuel and her own food and accommodations throughout the trip. What a generous offer!
Friends of Tina ZooCheck Canada Vancouver Humane Society Greater Vancouver Zoo	We thank Friends of Tina, ZooCheck Canada, the Vancouver Humane Society, and the Greater Vancouver Zoo for their interest in Tina's welfare. Dedicated individuals from these organizations were responsible for making the public and the media aware of Tina's condition. Without them Tina's story might not have had a happy ending.
Amy Dean Vancouver, Canada	Amy Dean took it upon herself to approach all of the TV and radio stations in the Vancouver area to secure for the elephant Sanctuary copies of all media coverage that aired during the time that the GVZ was deciding where to move Tina. Thank you, Amy!
The Media	We are grateful for the media's interest in Tina's welfare and welcome their continued coverage of her move and residency at The Elephant Sanctuary.
BCTV on Global	BCTV on Global donated footage of their coverage of Tina. They have graciously given the Sanctuary permission to use the footage on our site and other public venue. A generous gift for which we are very thankful.
CTV	CTV donated footage of their coverage of Tina. Thank you, CTV.
CityTV	CityTV donated footage of their coverage of Tina. Thank you, CHYTV.