Katherine’s Blog

Katherine’s personal account of all the ups and downs of rescuing the elephants of Thailand and running BLES - a globally recognised and respected ethical elephant sanctuary.

Sompord is Back!

Danielle Carnahan 11/10/24 Danielle Carnahan 11/10/24

Sompord is Back!

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Majestic Mare Noi’s New Life

Katherine Connor 9/22/24 Katherine Connor 9/22/24

Majestic Mare Noi’s New Life

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- ELEPHANT EMERGENCY - We must save Mare Noi!

Katherine Connor 8/9/24 Katherine Connor 8/9/24

- ELEPHANT EMERGENCY - We must save Mare Noi!

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Boon Ma is a Blessing

Katherine Connor 7/28/24 Katherine Connor 7/28/24

Boon Ma is a Blessing

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Beautiful Boon Ma Needs You

Katherine Connor 6/24/24 Katherine Connor 6/24/24

Beautiful Boon Ma Needs You

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BE THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE FOR THE CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS OF THAILAND

Katherine Connor 8/11/23 Katherine Connor 8/11/23

BE THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE FOR THE CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS OF THAILAND

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TRUNKS OF THANKS!

Katherine Connor 12/14/22 Katherine Connor 12/14/22

TRUNKS OF THANKS!

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BREAKING NEWS!!

Katherine Connor 5/2/22 Katherine Connor 5/2/22

BREAKING NEWS!!

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World Elephant Day 2021 - Focusing on the individual

Katherine Connor 8/12/21 Katherine Connor 8/12/21

World Elephant Day 2021 - Focusing on the individual

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Fly High, Pang Fai…. You were so loved.

Katherine Connor 1/23/21 Katherine Connor 1/23/21

Fly High, Pang Fai…. You were so loved.

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Important News From BLES

Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20 Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20

Important News From BLES

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Strong to the Very End— Pang Tong

Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20 Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20

Strong to the Very End— Pang Tong

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Kenya— Where my Dreams Came True

Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20 Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20

Kenya— Where my Dreams Came True

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Namaste Nepal

Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20 Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20

Namaste Nepal

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Beautiful and Strong, Boon Thong

Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20 Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20

Beautiful and Strong, Boon Thong

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Welcome Sappraiwan— Jewel of the Forest

Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20 Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20

Welcome Sappraiwan— Jewel of the Forest

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The Sweetest Elephant Ever— ‘Granny’ Thong Dee

Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20 Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20

The Sweetest Elephant Ever— ‘Granny’ Thong Dee

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Plai Tong Jai— Forever Loved

Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20 Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20

Plai Tong Jai— Forever Loved

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Our Little IMac

Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20 Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20

Our Little IMac

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To Ride or Not to Ride?— Should That Even be a Question?

Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20 Danielle Carnahan 9/28/20

To Ride or Not to Ride?— Should That Even be a Question?

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