PAWS #GivingTuesday 2021
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)Raising funds for the care of the seven elephants living at PAWS' ARK 2000 sanctuary.
$122,585
raised by 528 people
$80,000 goal
At PAWS, #GivingTuesday 2021 is about elephants!
DONATIONS MATCHED UP TO $48,000
Elephants are the most expensive animals we care for at the Performing Animal Welfare Society's (PAWS) 2,300-acre ARK 2000 captive wildlife sanctuary in Northern California – and there are seven of them, all rescued or retired from circuses and zoos.
Prince, Nicholas and Gypsy are former circus elephants. Toka, Thika and Lulu were retired to PAWS from zoos. Mara has lived at PAWS since 1990, longer than any other PAWS animal. You can read their stories on our website.
How much does it cost to feed and care for one healthy elephant? Approximately: $70,000+ per year; $5,800+ per month; $1,350+ per week; $190+ per day. That's around $41,000 per month for seven elephants!
The elephants at our sanctuary enjoy a more natural life, roaming expansive natural habitats filled with rolling hills, grass, trees, and lakes and the quiet of nature. But this high level of care comes at a cost of about $41,000 per month. That’s why we need your help this #GivingTuesday. Your gift does so much for the elephants. You supply them with a wholesome diet, 24/7 expert care, veterinary care and treatments, specialized medications for the older elephants. . . and boundless love.
Our sincere thanks to Peg Cheng and Andrew Baldinger; Sandy and Ray Monticelli; Kristina Wiley, DDS; and Next Chapter Charters Key West for their generous matching gifts.