Remy's Room

VISITING NOVA'S ARK

This past Sunday, we (Remy, his dad, his sister and I) had the privilege to visit Nova's Ark, a paradise of loving volunteers and different kinds of animals tucked away in Brooklin just north of Whitby.  One of Remy's volunteers has dedicated over 100 hours working with the family of animals and great people at Nova's Ark.  She was SO excited that we were coming to visit.  I text her when we arrived, and she came right away to meet to start us on our tour!

Remy started off a little "shy", covering his eyes and walking slowly toward where we were leading him, but little by little as he saw where he was and felt the safety and love in the environment, the more comfortable he became.  To me, it was like one HUGE outdoor Play Room :)

We met Mary-Ann Nova, the founder of Nova's Ark, when we arrived up the walk.  What a wonderful, passionate retired principle who loves all special needs people!  She says that the animals bring people together, but it's the people that keep people together.  For more information about Nova's Ark, please visit:  http://www.novasark.ca/about-us/what-is-novas-ark/.

Tina takes Remy to see a real live goat.

Wow!  a kangaroo outside of Australia!

Looking at the kangaroo and walabies.

Horses, camels, small donkeys... what else?

Petting a pig named Rooter.

Remy meets more friends... what's with pulling up the shirt?

Nice smile!  

Piggy on the belly, please!

Remy just can't get enough, and laughs!

Running in the field.

Uh-oh!  Remy dropped his car...

Remy picks up his car in the turbulent giant trampoline.

Everyone having FUN!

Tina piggybacks Remy back to the road where our car is parked.

Boy, Tina is strong...

Give Tina a hug, Remy.

Bye, Remy!

We definitely want to be able to send Remy here for a day camp.  The donation amount if $120 for a Sunday Exploration.  We really quite like this place for several reasons:  it's out with nature and animals, loving and passionate volunteers, and we would also get a break for about 5 hours!  While at Nova's Ark, Remy would be paired with at least one volunteer who will follow him wherever he'd like to go:  see and pet the animals, play in the playground (trampoline, slide, apparatus outside), fine motor or gross motor activities, the swimming pool... The bonus is that Remy already loves Tina since she comes in to play with him in his Play Room at home twice a week.  Now, if we can send him, he will have exposure to so many more friends who want to get to know Remy as he is.  What an awesome concept!

Thank you, Mary-Ann, Tina and all the wonderful volunteers who spent time with us this past Sunday :)  We hope to see you again soon!

Have a an awesome day!