The Elephant Sanctuary | Remembering Shirley

[@replicasuchiang6170]

God bless all the elephant rescues,takers and carers who gave a wonderful and a joyous life to lovely Shirley. We will miss you dear Shirley and RIP forever.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@patriciaorlando2380]

Elephants are beautiful creatures.

[@lisadoan8309]

What a beautiful and sweet soul, RIP Shirley.

[@TheISK2012]

Shirley was the reason I first got involved with the Sanctuary. My husbands mom lives in Columbia not far from the sanctuary and I love what you do for all the beautiful creatures there. Thank you so much. I will miss Shirley. Used to watch her on camera every day!

[@beatrixjansen6297]

So happy you gave her 21 years of a happiness she didn't have before. I am sure she realized all that you did for her,🥰

[@IsabelleChen-q3n]

Thank you ALL SO much for taking care of her, and i believe she had a great memories in the sanctuary in her last moments! Thank you!

[@susans9617]

Oh, my heart breaks at the passing of Shirley. She was such a wonderful elephant! I remember well the LOUD reunion with Jenny and the joy expressed by both elephants! Thank you for providing her with more than 20 years of "freedom" in her retirement. She taught us all so much. RIP Shirley, never forgotten, always in our hearts!

[@baddog52]

Thank you for caring for these magnificent animals.

[@Red_Zoya]

she was very lucky to live with you guys. thank you for your love and caring.

[@ArbeitenZeit]

Thanks for your care of this wonderful creature.❤️

[@joycemcintyre5543]

Sad to know we can never watch her again but happy to know she had 21 years of freedom and love.

[@jamesreynolds5045]

Shirley we can almost hear your joyful trumpets up on Rainbow Bridge...all healed and restored to your youthful vitality. You are not gone Shirley, merely gone-on, patiently awaiting reunions with all the other elephants as their turn comes to journey up to Rainbow Bridge. We love you Shirley always have, and always will!

[@pattivaticano5834]

I sorrow with you. Thank you for giving Shirley 21 wonderful years of love and care--and for sharing her with us. Thank you for all you do for these precious beings.

[@user-ln8hp4vt5z]

Beautiful 😍 thank you Hero’s for Sharing Shirley 🙏. RIP sweet Shirley 🙏🌈🙏 you are so very Loved and Missed 🙏. So very sorry for your Loss 🙏.

[@alicefrancis1837]

Beautiful girl, so glad she found some peace and happiness in her life. Thank you to the wonderful people who cared for her.

[@brendajones347]

I miss you and your grace Shirley....love you ..alwaya in MY HEART!!!

[@broddybounce]

Wonderful tribute. Tears flowing. Thanks for giving her such a wonderful sunset to her life.

[@cyberprimo7947]

I remember when I saw his story in a National Geographic documentary... One of the stories that moved me the most... And his caregiver, luckily had a happy ending

[@gerryschipper9778]

So so sorry on the loss of Shirley. Thank you for giving her so many good years.

[@senthild8264]

Your service kindly service thank you very so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dorabella64]

She had a most fulfilling and happy life with the Sanctury . Be Blessed Always.🙏🌸

[@ladymichelle2901]

Beautiful Shirley, we will miss you.

[@AR-uz6kq]

21 years of love, peace, free roaming, sweet treats, tender loving care!!!💙💙💙THANK YOU ELEPHANT SANCTUARY!!! Time to rest Shirley!!!

[@katiedid1851]

Lovely lovely lady

[@margaretthomas7665]

Thank you all SO much for your brilliant work & play with these wonderful friends.

[@kayleenfeher4341]

Shirley was the reason I started following your channel. I am very sad that she has died but I am so very glad that you were there to give her last years happiness and a quality that no one else ever thought to give her. *HUGS*

[@JerseyGirlMel]

I will be donating to The Elephant Sanctuary of Tennessee in your honor sweet Shirley. May you live your eternity in the jungles of Heaven, never again to be separated from your family and friends. You are a very special elephant and I will miss seeing updates about you. 🐘😢❤

[@Suleclo]

You gave her such a great life. I'm crying but happy that she had those years and is in peace. Love you Shirley - such an inspiration

[@arayahmariah]

shirley and jenny together again. forever in the greenest grass, sunniest skies and muddiest mud! 💜 💜 💜 🕊

[@ravensdotter6843]

❣️

[@5d512]

I'm just learning about them. Jenny died? Wasn't she younger?

[@ravensdotter6843]

@@5d512 yes, she was a bit younger. Now they're together again. Tarra will miss her.

[@5d512]

@@ravensdotter6843 Thank you. Their story aired on It's a Miracle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4m5qJ6Ejt1_bNE I just watched last week it but have been watching this channel for longer. I didn't fully appreciate that this was where she and Jenny re-united til I saw this video. A bit of an emotional roller-coaster for me; I just watched the Jenny one too. But yes, they are together again, again.

[@padlarge]

💔🥺🐘❤ Thank you for all you do

[@Byzantine41]

God Bless all who had a part to play in giving her over two decades worth of peacefulness. You are all amazing.

[@jodiej4837]

Just when I thought I cried all the tears I could cry over Shirley, I watched this and here I go again. Thank you for giving Shirley such a beautiful peaceful life for the past 20 years.

[@Mary20457]

She lived in comfort all the time she was at the sanctuary. RIP Shirley

[@whatfreshhellisthis8810]

Godspeed, magnificent being. 🌷

[@carolechapman731]

I'm from Evansville IN, where Bunny spent many years in our zoo. I remember Bunny being so close to Shirley, and I'm glad she had the chance to spend the last years of her life with Shirley, Tarra, and Jenny. Shirley was a very special girl, and I'm sorry for her loss. But I know she's running free and trumpeting loudly. Thank you for taking such good care of her.

[@martaparsons5633]

Shirley was amazing.❤

[@L2i6f9e]

Shirley R. I. P.❤️ #stopanimalsabuse #freetheanimals #stopcircuswithanimals #emptycages

[@marim.7502]

We will all miss you Shirley! I know I will. Run free and without pain lovely Girl.

[@jacquelinemcgrathcurtis2787]

RIP SHIRLEY!!🐘🐾🎂🙏🌈You are an Angel. You will never be forgotten and always love by all!!❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

So sweet. Will always will remember Shirley. She came to Elephant Sanctuary from Monroe Louisiana where I live too. Used to visit her at our zoo but always felt so bad that she was all alone. Oh she was loved by all but need to be with her own kind. So glad she got to have this last part of her amazing life. Roam free forever sweet Shirley. We love you 🥰🐘

[@Devila103]

I grew up in Monroe. She was a joy to see. I’m glad she was able to spend her Golden Years at the Sanctuary and actually get to live with other elephants again.

[@jenlawson4291]

I remember when she came to the sanctuary. I'm so glad she had such a nice long time there to enjoy time free from bondage. RIP Shirley.

[@patriciamartinez5836]

She will be missed. She was so beautiful and loving.💜

[@shariross6439]

So sorry she has passed. You all are amazing & she was lucky to have such a beautiful place to live❤️

[@bpalmento3468]

Indeed yes, Shirley and all the elephants that were brought to the sanctuary were and are lucky. The sanctuary does amazing jobs with the elephants.

[@voice4thevoicelessones]

Beautiful girl! I cried so hard when I heard she passed.

[@IlluminatedWings]

May Shirley Rest In Peace 🙏♥️ Thank you for sharing her with us. She is such an inspiration!♥️🐘♥️

[@gabe-po9yi]

21 years of a life in paradise that the Sanctuary so lovingly provided her.

[@maryschlotter108]

I adopted Tarra for my granddaughter last year. She loves elephants. Since then she has come to know every elephant in the Sanctuary, their names ,their history and what they like to eat. She loved Shirley and thought her to be amazing and was so happy that she lived in such a wonderful place. We face time and watch the elecam together. Rest well Shirley.

[@marybarratt2649]

She was a majestic pachyderm, so wonderful to watch. Im glad she had some freedom and a better life in her later years, she was so deserving. Keep up the good work.

[@sylvieogorek6296]

Beautiful tribute. RIP beautiful girl.....I hope all the other elephants and her human family are doing ok. I am crying so much watching this.....

[@1929modelagirl]

Your video of Shirley many years ago was the first time I saw an elephant that made me cry in joy. I am in my 60's now and even as a child would never go a circus or rodeo because of the animals. Seeing Shirley and your other rescues living a life free of pain & shackles was beyond belief. I have always loved animals and rescued chipmunk & mice, snakes & birds. Now I rescue dogs. To know that you give these sentient beings a lifetime refuge. . . Blessed be Shirley, may your next step be one of grace

[@terrisantiago9128]

So glad her last years were the best years

[@jeffhewitt2181]

God Bless You Shirley, RIP we will miss you. Thank you TES for giving Sherley her freedom

[@annettereynolds7457]

Two of my all time favourite internet clips are Christian the lion, and Shirley and Jenny's reunion. Never seen such beauty.

[@dkue706]

I have one word for Shirley - LOVED. ❤

[@rosemarymcdonnell1633]

So sad to hear of her passing. RIP Shirley. Thank you to the Elephant Sanctuary for all you did for her and all of the elephants.

[@marinemom351]

I have loved Shirley for many years. I am so sad to hear she has passed. I can’t say she is gone because her large and beautiful sprit will never be gone. She is here forever 🐘❣️

[@stacywolbeck9118]

22 years free...I loved Her too!!

[@NoShyGirlHere]

Awww such a blessing to be rescued after so many hardships and to find an old friend in a new life Thank you for this sweet video detailing their lives and the happiness they found until the end.

[@elf885]

😢💔....😘♥🐘God bless the animals and good people who save, love and care them!

[@catherinewynne2609]

I always loved news of Shirley, I'm so happy she had such a wonderful place to spend her last days.

[@horserider101ful]

She was a good elephant. I wish I could’ve met her

[@ky3139]

Oh no! I am devastated by this. Love you, Shirley.

[@marshastrickland9279]

I miss Shirley...I watched some of her journey...I love how you took care of her .. thank you .

[@vbs4257]

What a beautiful tribute to such a beautiful, magnificent being.

[@marybethduke3263]

So very sad...my heart is broken. She was so beautiful. Thankful she lived at The Sanctuary for so many years...y'all made her senior years so peaceful and happy!

[@johnmca5643]

You gave her a wonderful life since 1999.......

[@debbie7526]

Shirley's spirit and memory will live on. Bless her beautiful soul. She's reunited once more with Jenny and joins her herd in the heavens💞🤍🌈🤍💞🐘

[@createone100]

Beautiful Shirley and Jenny. Thank you for loving these sweet souls! You made me cry happy-sad tears. May they be in joy. 🐘🐘💞🌈💖

[@Hhenriette]

so happy for her to have been at this incredible sanctuary. sanctuary heals.

[@elizabethczepiel5220]

Thank you for giving Shirley everything she needed including a wonderful reunion with Jenny in her twilight years. I'm sure they are together forever.

[@MystryssK]

Awe Shirley girl ! What a fantastic elephant - may she rest in peace -

[@susiematthews109]

RIP beloved Shirley! I will miss you!

[@debstokes7439]

Shirley stayed sweet and patient in spite of her troubles. Precious girl.

[@carolekramer42]

Rest in Peace beautiful Shirley. 🐘🌹❤️🌸🌹🌸

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

I first knew about your sanctuary and Shirley when I saw the video of Shirley and Jenny! Condolences to all of you on your huge loss. Thank you for giving Shirley and all the other elephants such a wonderful life! Rest in peace Shirley!

[@wandaburgess9400]

R.I.P Shirley Girl! She's up above looking down at the Sanctuary with much Love! 💜❣💜 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 I will miss you on the elecam dearly!!

[@onetuliptree]

Shirley is an inspiration of strength and love, and I feel her joy remembering the day she arrived to The Elephant Sanctuary and found Jenny. Thank you for sharing Shirley with us while respecting her most of all, and for taking wonderful care of her.

[@nashguy207]

We will miss Shirley but her memory will live on in our hearts and minds for ever!

[@TlanImass]

I wasn't in tears when I heard that she has passed away. This video remembrance did it. I love her very much and I will miss her always! 😥😥💔

[@Grayce523]

I've been waiting for Shirley's video. She will always be one of my favorites ❤❤❤

[@hardcorepoetic]

I am heartbroken. But I'm also thankful to the sanctuary for being the place she could call home for so many years.

[@matthewg1100]

😭😭😭 rest in peace we love you😭😭❤❤❤!!!!

[@tamarrosenberg-walker7599]

So saddened to hear about the loss of Shirley. She will be so missed. Rest in Paradise sweet angel. This world was a better place because of you.

[@pamelamorong1880]

Rest in peace, beautiful lady.

[@denisebethany5691]

What a special girl. RIP baby.

[@lizzie7223]

I only just met Shirley on her last birthday video, i'm going to go and watch all her videos, thank you for giving her all those years of care, love and kindness, RIP, sweet angel.

[@danielepepin4257]

I have been reading about Shirley for many years. She was an amazing Elephant. Despite many tough, difficult, painful years as a circus elephant she was resilient and her strong will kept her from giving up. I am so happy for her that her last 20 years were spent at a wonderful sanctuary with others of her kind. Wonderful memories.

[@SilentHonor2012]

After all that humans did to this beautiful girl, I am so thankful that here is a sanctuary for elephants like her...a place where she was able to be FREE for the last 2 decades of her life. What a blessing The Elephant Sanctuary is.

[@mani7263]

Rest her soul. Thank you for giving her all those years at the Sanctuary. 🙏🏻🌀🙏🏻💖

[@CatEyedGoddess]

I’m happy she was able to enjoy 21 years of just being an elephant. ❤️You Shirley !!!

[@abbythelen29]

Rest in peace sweet, strong Shirley. You are so loved and missed!

[@summersands8105]

After all Shirley went through in her life, to find her true home and friend to live out the rest of her days is truly a miracle. Who would have ever thought she would end up in a place with another elephant from her past. RIP Shirley

[@mariarohmer2374]

It's so hard seeing that old footage. All the elephants like Shirley or the unluckiest ones never rescued. We've done so much wrong. Bless her strong spirit.

[@donettemiller7817]

😥 Sleep in Peace Shirley, you will be missed. You will always be the Grand Dame! 🙋‍♀️💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜

[@ja4005]

I cried when I heard she passed

[@Cechil55]

I remember for the first time watching her story and that was like 1981? I bawled and cried so hard I had a head ache. I love all animals but the elephants have special place in my heart. We have to fight for all animals until they are free from all abuse and cages.

[@feradivinci1891]

RIP my most beautiful girl. I will miss you.💞

[@MonstersInMyBed]

I'm so sad to hear she's passed away 💔 she was inspirational and wonderful. I hope she knows how loved and missed she will be. The beautiful Ms. Shirley 😭

[@ArbeitenZeit]

Misty eyed, so sorry she passed.

[@patriciamartinez5836]

The most important thing is she finally did a chance for happiness.

[@eileenstabile4821]

I am so sorry about the passing of Shirley. No elephant should have to endure such mistreatment!.. Thank you for all you do to help elephants. Without you, people would probably never be aware of the horrific lives they are forced to lead. Heartbreaking that they are stolen from their families only to live a life of torture and sadness. Thank you all so much. Someday I would love to visit the Sanctuary!!