Adopted
These animals have been placed in loving homes… Thank you to the loving families who have opened their homes to these lovely and unique creatures.
Gallagher the Turtle
Gallagher the turtle is an old soul. He enjoys classical violin music and gardenias. He just started a collection of garden gnomes which he hopes to tour with cross country and internationally. His favorite foods are strawberries and cinnamon roll waffles. Gallagher is a Leo.
Read MoreBlueberry Sparkles Muffin Flower the Owl
Blueberry Sparkles Muffin Flower prefers to be called by her full name despite the length. She enjoys the melody of her name and the way it seems to be sung when people call for her. Once you’ve known her a while she doesn’t mind the nickname “sparkles”, but I’d wait on shortening the name until she gives you the ok. ‘Sparkles’ seemed to be birthed of inspiration, as she is nothing short of pure inspiration to those around her. I guess you could say people watch her in awe of her vibrancy and laughter inducing charm. She adores rainbows and happy clouds, and shared a hypnotic charm of sorts with the other animals for her short...
Read MoreBentley the Giraffe
Bentley the Giraffe is the first giraffe to grace Mama Owl’s orphanage, and she’s been the sole reason we have accepted so many new giraffes. Everyone loves Bentley. Not only is she a pleasure to look at, but she is an old soul that seems to charm her way into everyone’s heart. She loves old jazz and pop rocks, and groovin’ to the tunes. Bentley is an Aries.
Read MoreMotley the Turtle
Motley the turtle is a born photographer. Before the orphanage pooled money together to purchase Mötley a camera, he walked around taking picture with his hands in the air. Motley loves wearing plaid. His favorite foods are saltine crackers and oysters. Motley is a Leo.
Read MoreClaire the Turtle
Claire the turtle is an expert tennis player and botche ball enthusiast. She enjoys picnics with avocado smoothies and arugula salad. Claire is Gemini.
Read MoreRidley the Turtle
Ridley the turtle loves parades and costuming. We’re not sure if Ridley is a boy or girl, but we do know that Ridley has a big heart, loves lollipops and poppy flowers, soccer and movies, painting and shoes. Ridley’s favorite snacks are spearmint cookies and banana pancakes.ridley is a Libra.
Read MoreBernice the Elephant
Bernice was a former pageant winner and dance enthusiast, although she won’t tell us what kind of dance… Anyway, she’s a doll. Bernice came to us with warmth and a shyness that once you meet her, her impression on you never wears off. She smells of fresh flowers at any time of the day and takes her tea with milk. She is a girl with some secrets, although I can’t imagine how terrible they could be with that sweet disposition. Bernice is a Pisces.
Read MoreBobo the Elephant
Bobo, comes from a long line of circus elephants who enjoyed their after parties a little too hardily. After the circus ended it’s circulation, Bobo had three options: move back to Africa, submit to the local zoo, or come join Mama Owl’s orphanage. He’s a little too old to be here, but he earns his keep by entertaining and helping keep the place spic and span. Bobo loves water games in the summer and snow games in the winter and he’ll be the first to ask you to join in the fun. Bobo loves shrimp gumbo and sourdough bread. Bobo is a Leo.
Read MoreTweedle the Fish
Liza Lou might be the bravest and most clever little fish you’ve ever known. To top it off, she has a beautiful soul full of good wishes toward others. It figures that she has been the necessary match for many bullies in her day and even some supernatural bullies. Liza Lou takes her outsmarting as a game and giggles herself silly every time she wins-She has never lost, but she has never had to hurt anyone either. Liza Lou loves sweet potato pie and hushpuppies. Liza Lou is a Sagittarius.
Read MoreDori the Fish
Dori has a silver hammer… that she WON as a trophy for the hardest hit at the state fair on those games where you try to hit the bell. It kinda makes him a hero in a way. She doesn’t use it for evil. SHe does love a good business deal that includes risky investments. She inherited a fortune from her grandparents when they passed, but gets terribly lonely, so she chooses to be with the orphan littles as opposed to hiring a private nanny. Dori’s bank is as large as her muscles, Dori enjoys coffee-black, and cinnamon strudels. Dori is a Gemini.
Read MoreNoel the Elephant
Noel has the voice of an angel, and the spirit of a dove. She sings lullabies to the other little ones at the orphanage usually after one of Rosencrantz’s repeated tales. Noel is Rosencrantz’s best friend. She has the utmost patience and humility with him and really anyone for that matter. She has a compassionate heart and a strong will, making her a wonderful friend and companion in time of need. Noel dreams daily of baguettes with melted Brie and butter- her favorite sandwich. Noel is a Cancer.
Read MoreRedmond the Elephant
Redmond was raised in a Buddhist monastery prior to coming to the orphanage. For this reason, he takes great care and punctuality in maintaining his meditation time every day. Redmond’s only prizes possessions are his memories and virtues. He strives to love and manifest that love in whatever way is most needed or best received. Redmond has one guilty pleasure: Escargot. Redmond is a Pisces.
Read MoreRosencrantz the Elephant
Rosencrantz has the unfortunate tendency of repeating himself quite a lot. It tends to bother unsuspecting newcomers, but his friends have grown to appreciate him. He gets terribly embarrassed if you bring to his attention that he has repeated himself, so to distract him, his friends have developed the technique of asking as many questions before he has the chance to begin with, “Did I tell you about the time that…”, because most of the time the answer is yes. Lucky for Rosencrantz, he’s a delightful story-teller and most enjoy hearing his stories numerous times. Rosencrantz enjoys campfires with fresh squeezed orange juice and roasted crickets on...
Read MoreSocorro the Elephant
Socorro, or “Suki”, as her friends call her is a playful elephant and can be a little unruly-but never in a bad way. She tends to often become over-excited and unknowingly takes over as the center of attention. Her heart is pure, but she has her mind on FUN. She has a most contagious laughter that fills up a room and makes her quite memorable. Suki loves mushrooms dipped in sour cream, apricot crepes, and carpaccio. Suki is a Libra.
Read MoreEllen the Elephant
Ellen is a dapper Elephant with a quotable and genuine sense of humor. When she starts the party with a dance, everyone is sure to follow suit. Ellen loves animals, grapes, and the color blue. Ellen is an Aquarius.
Read MoreGladys the Owl
Gladys is a southern owl with a taste for sappy movies and champagne. She’s also never missed a step when dancing the fox-trot. Gladys is a gemini.
Read MoreKhaki the Owl
Khaki is a philosopher. She is always asking questions and anxious to explore the answers. She enjoys oysters and shakespeare over candlelight. Khaki is Sagittarius.
Read MoreMartin the Owl
Martin is a natural bookworm. His favorites are Sci-fi and the classics. He frequents the library in his spare time because he enjoys the smell of books. Martin is a Pisces.
Read MoreOllie the Owl
Ollie is a spontaneous owl who loves to play music on his harmonica. He spends his days humming tunes and skipping rocks. Ollie is a Virgo.
Read MoreVincent the Owl
Vincent loves sweaters and hot cocoa. Cozy fireplaces are where you will most often find him. Vincent aspires to be a history teacher. Vincent is a Leo.
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