Performing Animal Welfare Society PAWScast
Pat Derby
Pat Derby's PAWScasts: the latest updates from the Performing Animal Welfare Society's captive wildlife sanctuaries. Elephants: Maggie's transition from the Anchorage Zoo, Nicholas' bull habitat construction, and news of Ruby, Winky, Wanda and Lulu. Updates on the bears, tigers, lions, monkeys and all the rest of PAWS' residents. Latest updates from Pat Derby and Ed Stewart regarding wild animals in captivity.
In Memoriam: Minnie 1955-2009
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Minnie Memorial Video
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Maggie's Holiday Greeting
Enjoy a holiday greeting from Maggie herself, created by Alaskan wildlife cinematographer Daniel Zatz. <br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KxPqRWpVFQk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KxPqRWpVFQk&hl=en&fs=1" type="applicatio
Nicholas and Gypsy Move to ARK 2000
At last, Nicholas and Gypsy are HOME.<br /><br />Construction of the bull barn finally complete, on November 23, 2008, Nicholas and Gypsy made the move to their new habitat at ARK 2000. Bob Barker was on hand to celebrate and welcome them home. <a href="http://www.pawsweb.org/news_and_alerts_nic_gyp_ark.html">Click here to read more on the PAWS website.</a><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen'
Maggie Heads to the Lake
Maggie has now fully integrated into the ARK African elephant group and she is taking advantage of every inch of the habitat. In this update, join Maggie on her foray to the lake.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxjKu3e9AIK0R1yKdIhXebB9J_VhLDVfwRPx6RUnw50ukoRSmaqWfLK-K8_YeNmUO7-hXfCvUHXwL9au
Ruby & Bob Barker Celebrate her First Anniversary at PAWS
On May 15, 2008, Ruby celebrated the first anniversary of her transition to PAWS from the LA Zoo. Ruby's staunch benefactor, the wonderful Bob Barker, visited PAWS and brought Ruby a cake to commemorate the festivities.<br /><br />See video of Bob Barker's visit, as well as Ruby's overall transition, in the most recent PAWScast video update.<br /><br />And this just in: the Animal Planet series "My New Wild Life," featuring PAWS, has been slated to air daily starting Ju
Maggie's Migration PAWScast Video Update
We know it's been awhile since we brought you a new update... It's been a busy spring at PAWS!<br /><br />The Animal Planet Series "<a href="http://animal.discovery.com/tv-schedules/series.html?paid=15.7309.119738.32413.1">My New Wild Life</a>," featuring PAWS, is now on the air Sundays at 7am Eastern Time. (Yep, that's 4am on the West Coast. Groan.) If you love the show as much as we do, <a href="http://animal.discovery.com/utilities/about/contact.html">send A
Out with the Asian Elephants at ARK
All the love and attention lavished on Maggie in recent weeks has diverted the limelight a bit from the dear Asian girls, and we know you're eager for news of them, too!<br /><br />Maggie is doing beautifully, and her daily visits with her companions are growing longer and progressively less eventful every time. You can watch that process unfold on our webcam at approximately 2:00 pm Pacific time.<br /><br />In this video update we spent the morning with Wanda, Minnie, R
Nicholas and Gypsy Update
Nicholas and Gypsy, the last of the Illinois Hawthorn elephants, have been at PAWS for almost one full year, and news of them is long overdue. In this update, Ed Stewart talks about breaking ground on the bull habitat construction at ARK 2000 and the additional requirements of keeping bulls.<br /><br />Gypsy and Nic are doing well and we're delighted that their quarantine period is almost complete. The first anniversary of their arrival at PAWS will be April 1st, 2008. We want to
Maggie Has Joined the Group!
On February 13, 2008, Maggie made her first foray into the large African Elephant habitat with her four companions 71, Mara, Lulu and Ruby. Maggie and the others were excited to finally socialize without a barrier, rumbling and trumpeting their greeting in true African elephant style.<br /><br />PAWS' staff will continue this routine daily, gradually increasing the interval to build Maggie's confidence and physical stamina, until she is fully integrated.<br /><br />Watch
Pat's Latest Update -- Maggie's First Tree!
We know you've been anxious for news of Maggie, so thanks for your patience while we waited for a break in the rain.<br /><br />We shot some lovely video of Maggie knocking down her first tree in the African habitat at ARK 2000. Enjoy!<br /><a href="http://www.pawsweb.org/video_updates.html"></a><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' heigh
Pat's Annual Update from PAWS - 1/20/08
Welcome back, and thanks for joining us for Pat's annual update on the animals at PAWS.<br /><br />Stay tuned... next week we will bring you video of Maggie and the elephants at ARK 2000!<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzgdPfpDSb2M4Dtyz1mvFJkOXo2aEvetjMGM0Rl7X6yOKiSCxh8QB8QvwHicS
PAWScast Podcast From Pat Derby 1/12/08
Pat Derby's first video update from the PAWS sanctuary in Galt, describing the impact of the recent storms in Northern California.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwJYVJG0v6QAYz4lYHtadj_EeQWDqXXBXMdyCum1Xue5FMK3dGJtN_FKiTdC1JvKrPv80FwUDTotukqD3y