It's how you deal with it mentally.

We are pleased that the USDA enforced their regulations. We are also pleased that the elephants were released to the sanctuary where they can live out the remainder of their lives in a more natural setting.

Lack of space is the reason for most of the ailments that captive elephants are suffering from.

We had to build a new barn and new fencing and be ready to house and feed guests who eat an awful lot and are coming to stay.

The whole process should have been filled with excitement and anticipation, ... but the whole process has been push, push, push because we wanted to make sure we saved these elephants. The bottom line is the [U.S. Department of Agriculture] and Hawthorn Corporation are completely responsible for the outcome and future of those elephants. We have no control or influence on them coming here.

The best-case scenario is that the organizations can work cooperatively, that elephants can be moved as stress-free as possible, and they can get to the sanctuary as soon as possible, ... I'm not as enthusiastic about this process as I wish I could be.