Okay. Clench your teeth. Our sanctuary status is lawful, clean & clear.

That ruling was given to us by a Superior Court judge, but it wasn't good enough for the people trying to destroy our sanctuary. They appealed the ruling, which dangles our expected permit & fundraising needs out into Springtime. BUT!

BUT IT GETS BETTER! (cliff notes reel)

Our wealthy neighbor AND the county are EACH now requesting an extension of many months for the appeal paperwork. They asked for it; now they need more time to turn in their homework, I guess? Can anyone think of a reason why someone might do this? I'll wait.

All because a few animals are a bother to someone who stated under oath that he can't hear them unless his window's open.

All because we're too good at fighting. 

Together, we will overturn this injustice. We can show the world that it takes a village to protect our wild loves. The animal world depends on warriors like you, me, and Ashley. 

What we need now: 

-Donors & sponsors. This is instant gas in the tank, for Willow, Bean, Jinx, Rocket, and all the other beautiful animals we swore to protect. 

-Pro bono representation. We have a team able to handle 90% of the workload for you; we can also offer a generous contingency for a countersuit. If you're licensed to practice law in WA, we want to hear from you. 

-News coverage. Email your local reporters! Email our local reporters! Email your busybody aunts and coworkers! Tell them you want to hear about this David & Goliath story. Share our reels & livestreams! Give us love in the algae rhythm. 

We're incredibly grateful to everyone who has signed our petitions, shared our story, and lifted us over the coals for three years. Keep it up! They say change happens at the community level, in local politics and small battles. If you've ever felt discouraged, like you're a tiny fish in the ocean and your voice doesn't matter, this is your fight. This matters. This is real.