Friday, August 14, 2009

Montana adventures

I have definitely been blessed to travel all over the world, but this filming trip for “Into the Wild” has allowed me to explore different aspects of one of my favorite states – Montana. My family, the crew, and I have trekked all over – seeing everything from animal sanctuaries to Glacier National Park. The animals have been absolutely wonderful, but the people who care for them are truly something special. The different organizations we visited are really making a difference in the animal world.

The Elk Sanctuary was amazing - over 500 acres and 20 mature bucks!

We filmed at the Rolling Dog Sanctuary - 30 blind dogs and 11 blind horses are currently thriving there, living happy lives. Rolling Dog takes in animals with birth defects or those that have suffered abuse – several of the animals are not only blind, but missing their eyes all together. Suzi and I feel in love with the sanctuary's welcoming committee - Trooper, a black lab with a neurological disorder.


My good friend Larry Wilson showed us around Charlotte Edkin's Animal Adoption Center. Larry introduced us to some of their wonderful animals. Let me tell you – it was hard to leave these puppies behind!


5 comments:

  1. I'm a volunteer at The Humane Society of NW MT, Charlotte Edkins Adoptions Center.

    We were thrilled to have Jack, his family & crew, for a visit. His dedication to animals is legendary, and we are so thankful for your continued support.

    Keep up the good work.

    Randy HArkins

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  2. Wow. That's pretty special. Thanks for sharing, Jack!

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  3. Sounds like a wonderful time in Montana. It is a beautiful state. I would have a hard time leaving those puppies behind too.

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  4. We were thrilled to have Jack, his family & crew, for a visit. His dedication to animals is legendary, and we are so thankful for your continued support.

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  5. you are the best person i know that handles animals like you do yo are so nice to them that you can make them trust in you for what ever you are going to do to them so the is nice and i like the story about the turle and his head and that you got to help let him go in the wild. From brittney age 12 almost 13

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