Pat Derby

A true champion for animals. Rest in peace. You are truly missed.

I am so sorry the sad news of Pat's passing. Thank you Pat for helping all the animals that you did. Ed - Thank you for all you do and all that you and Pat believe in!

Rest in Peace

It breaks my heart to hear about Pat. She was one of the most amazing people I've ever met. Visiting PAWS/ARK will always be some of my most treasured memories. I will never forget what she and everyone at PAWS/ARK have done for all animals, but especially the elephants. Words can't express enough when losing someone like Pat, her light just shown so brightly. Thank you Pat, Ed and everyone at PAWS/ARK! Pat, we will miss you dearly!

I am so sorry for your loss. Soon there will be a time when death is no more. (Revalation 21:4).

We always enjoyed visiting her sanctuary and supporting the animals. Pat's legacy will live on.. deepest sympathy to everyone at PAWS.

Oh, Pat...We met at a Hollywood party, somewhere around 1970. There were a fair number of big names swirling around - and then there was this redhaired person in a gorgeous green dress, holding what I recognized as a coyote cub in her arms. I've always been fascinated by coyotes, and I promptly started over to talk to her. Before I reached her, the coyote wriggled and peed down the front of that beautiful dress. Pat never turned a hair, and I loved her from that moment. She had to leave early that night, because she was working on a future episode of "Lassie" that would center on a deer and a coyote who were best friends, so Pat was already raising them that way, for a show almost a year away. If it wasn't fun for the animals themselves, there was no way Pat would do it. There will be deep and massive grieving among your beloved elephants, dear Pat, and among those tigers who rubbed against you like housecats. You really were Dr. Dolittle.

Peter S. Beagle

Pat really did a wonderful work. My heart goes out to you all at this time of deep sorrow. May the peace of God help you all to cope with your loss.

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The world has lost a true elephant hero. Her spirit will be ever present with all those, human and animal, who love her. Her light will shine through the darkness in the days and weeks ahead. I hope the elephants had a chance to say goodbye. They will surely feel the void. Prayers of peace and grace to all.