Oh, be careful!
Are you okay, Angel?
I told you that entering Ponyville parkour contest was a dangerous idea.
You just rest here, and I'll have you all fixed up in no time.
Oh, dear, I'm all out of bunny foot braces.
I think we need to pay a visit to doctor Fauna.
I was sure she would be here today.
Hello!
Is anypony there?
Fluttershy?
How am I glad to see you!
I wish I could say the same, but
the door is stuck, so I, emm,
can't see you.
Oh, some bunny hurt his foot.
Let's bandage that up, so he can get back home.
I'd like to keep him over night,
but, as you can see, my place is just bursting with animals!
I don't think I can take even one more critter right now!
Oh, dear…
You really have your hooves full here.
This place is like a zoo!
Then again, its normally like that, but still…
I can't keep up!
Now does my favorite little bunny want a carrot pop?
That's okay.
I think the goats ate all of them anyway.
I just can't believe all this poor little animals are hurt.
What happened?
I'm flummoxed!
Every day there's more and more animals on my door step!
Most of them just have minor ailments:
hurt wings, stuffy noses and such.
But the trouble is,
even after they are all healed up,
I can't seem to get these comfy critters to leave.
Oh, dear.
They do seem to have made themselves right at home here.
I wonder why they chose to flock to my office.
It just doesn't make sense.
Don't be silly, Doctor Fauna,
you're the best the vet pony in Equestria.
At least that's what I've been telling everypony.
You did what?
Oh no.
Do you suppose it's my fault?
I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean for this to happen.
I just know animals feel safe and happy under your care.
Normally I don't mind if a snake wants to slither in, or a raccoon needs a rest.
But now this place is so full,
I have no space to treat any injured animals.
That is a big problem.
That I'm going to fix for you.
I already have a perfect solution that'll make the critters happy
and give you more space.
Then you'll have all your ducks in a row.
The sooner you fix it, the better.
I'm on it.
I wanna thank you all
for rushing right over when I called.
Doctor Fauna needs my help with a serious problem.
A friendship problem?
No, her vet clinic is a bit,
maybe,
overrun with adorable critters
in dire need for a safe place to lay their heads and
they don't have anywhere to go.
Oh, that's just awful.
I know.
Yeah.
Doctor Fauna is always fixing Winona up when she ain't feelin' too fine.
So helping her out is a-okay by me.
Yeah.
Okay.
Oh, that's great news.
Because it means you all be helping me with something special too.
Something that's been a dream of mine for a long time.
Oh goodie!
Is your dream to make a bouncy castle shaped like gigantic bundt cake?
Um, no?
Not exactly.
Just me then.
So, what is it, Fluttershy?
Spill.
My dream is to build a real animal sanctuary.
A beautiful habitat where every animal
whether sick, or scared,
or even just lonely,
feathery to furry, scaly or slimy,
every critter would be welcome.
My sanctuary can be the one place in Equestria they call home.
Till they feel ready to take on the world.
Wow, Fluttershy.
I've never heard you speak with such conviction.
That was exquisite.
Pretty awesome.
Thank you everypony.
You all taught me so much about building my confidence over the years.
It's because of your friendship
that I finally feel able to make my dream project to reality.
But I can't build a sanctuary alone.
Will you join me?
I'm happy to offer my extra hooves to you.
But come to think of it,
I actually know a filly who would be more help than I would.
She's a friend of mine from Winona's sheep herding competition.
Wrangler.
She's an expert in animal enclosures.
How lovely.
I know somepony too!
Hard Hat is the best construction pony in Ponyville.
He can build anything you can ever-ever-ever want!
Hearing you all mention these experts I am reminded that I too
have the perfect pony to help capture essence of your vision.
To give it some style, some flair.
Is it you, Rarity?
No, no.
I was referring to the premier interior designer of the Canterlot elite,
Dandy Grandeur.
He helped me, when I was setting up my Canterlot Boutique.
I know he'll be plu to work with you.
Wow, everypony, thank you.
I can't wait to meet all of them and hear their ideas.
We're right on track to building the most wonderful sanctuary in Equestria!
Thank you, Rupert.
It's wonderful that you all
could join me to discuss the Ponyville sanctuary project.
My friends had so many nice things to say about each of your talents.
This is a big project,
so I'm happy to have such experienced ponies working on it with me.
Rarity has an impeccable taste in design and friends.
So I can't wait to work with you, you know?
I think so.
I'm just looking forward to helping you out, ma'am.
And the animals.
Of course.
So… Pinkie Pie said you drew up some blueprints?
Not exactly. It's more of a dream board,
That sure doesn't look like an animal hospital.
But that's because it's not.
It's a sanctuary.
A place that is safe, but not restrictive.
Cozy, but natural.
A place where the animals can come and go as they please.
So, can you build it?
I want the sanctuary to have an open floor plan.
No walls.
More like an enclosure that melts into the trees.
With the gate in the back.
That way the animals can return to the forest
right when they feel ready.
Sneaky.
I like it!
You know, I designed the Ponyville Hospital.
I can do the exact same thing right here.
I still have the blueprints.
Though, it will take a while to clear all these trees.
But I don't want to clear the trees.
I want to use them.
Are you sure?
Whatcha talking about doesn't really seem like a cohesive structure.
Or any structure I'm familiar with.
Critters don't live the same way ponies do.
I know this is unconventional,
but that's because we're trying to do something that's never been done before.
And I really believe it'll work.
Alright then.
I'll see what I can do.
See, Fluttershy?
Whatever you want.
Good.
I know she thinks she knows what's best,
but when she sees how much better it works with these plans
she'll thank us.
Which one do you like for the window treatments?
Loving the print on those!
Not to be rude, but…
there must be some mistake.
We have no need for curtains at the sanctuary.
And why ever not?
Everything is gonna look natural in the animal habitats.
Not like it was made for ponies.
All those shades of brown and green, but…
they are so…
drab, you know?
Drab?
You're calling the colors of beautiful trees drab?
Exactly.
The natural look is not in right now.
This is better, trust me.
I appreciate your input,
but I just know that the animals would be happiest
with dirt-brown pillows and leaf green accents.
I'll… look into it.
Thank you.
When a client has a vision.
Sometimes they need me to steer them away from it.
Especially if it's dirt brown.
And right there we got your standard sheep traveling cage.
Fits to critters depending on size.
What is it, sugarcube?
I'm looking for something less like a cage…
More like a nice hug.
Maybe if we lose that part?
Well, then it wouldn't be a cage.
Exactly!
This is the perfect base for a little nest.
I'll take a bunch of these.
And anything else the animals can burrow into?
You're sure you don't want something more secure for the critters?
She does have a point there.
You wouldn't want a bunny wander into the wrong cave, would you?
No!
No cages.
I wanna give the animals the freedom to come and go.
It's the only way they'll feel comfortable.
Well, she is the boss.
Hey! What do you think, Fluttershy?
I told you we'd be fast.
Almost finished with the building already.
The color just pops, you know.
Quite roomy inside, really.
And very safe.
Don't keep us waiting, Fluttershy.
Do you love it or do you love it?
I…
I don't love it!
This is not going to work at all!
A giraffe can't fit through this door.
With these curtains blocking the light
how are the birds gonna singing the sunshine?
And this
is the opposite of a nice hug.
I know you all worked hard.
But none of you did anything I asked for!
That's not true.
We used the trees just like you asked.
And that curtain fabric is organic.
It's got natural fibers.
And I added pillows inside my cages.
That should count as felling like a hug.
I may not know much about construction
or interior design
or wrangling.
But I am an expert at one thing.
The care of animals!
And what animals need is a sanctuary.
Not this!
Maybe your vision
wasn't all that it's cracked up to be, you know.
My vision isn't the problem here.
I told you all exactly what I wanted.
And none of you listened to me!
So, while I appreciate your efforts,
I no longer require your services.
Hello!
Oh dear, the animals have been so excited for the sanctuary.
They couldn't wait any longer.
Can we take a look inside?
Actually…
It's… not ready and…
No!
Don't go!
Oh, I'm so sorry, Fluttershy.
No. I'm the one who should be sorry.
This didn't go at all like I had imagined.
Sleep tight, little one.
It's going to be okay, I promise.
Now, now, every mouse is got to wait their turn.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I thought we'd have a beautiful sanctuary for you all to stay in by now.
But I put my trust in the wrong ponies.
It's okay, Fluttershy.
I know you did your best.
But we can make this work here.
I-i-it will be a bit…
Tight?
But with your help
we'll have these patients back on their paws in no time.
Even without a sanctuary.
No!
I won't give up!
These animals need me.
And I'm gonna solve this once and for all.
If this little lady can crawl all the way here from Western Equestria.
I can find a way to build her a safe place to rest!
Everyone back to sleep now.
Thanks for coming, everypony.
As you know,
building a sanctuary didn't go quite as planned.
I know, right?
Who would've guessed that Hard Hat wouldn't build whatever you want.
I never would have invited Dandy to help if I thought he'd act in such a manner.
And Wrangler sure made a fool out of me, too.
I'm sorry, Fluttershy.
It's okay.
You were all just trying to help.
But I know that letting all of the experts go is the right call.
So, what are you gonna do now?
Try again.
I'm going to rebuild the sanctuary.
And do it my way this time.
You'll show 'em!
Go, Fluttershy!
That's a spirit.
How about putting an awesome flying court for the birds right there?
And the carrot cakes stand here!
A library cave?
Everypony stop!
I appreciate you sharing your thoughts,
but I need everypony to respect mine.
Other ponies may be experts in their fields,
but animals are my field of expertise.
And if I say this is what I want,
then this is what needs to happen!
For the animals, of course.
Wow!
We should call you Flutterbold now.
To get things back on track,
I called in a favor from an old friend.
He'll be here any minute.
I thought you said: "No more experts".
This is one expert I know I can trust to put the animals first.
Plus, there is nopony better at building.
I heard somepony needs construction help for their critters!
Big Daddy McColt!
We met each other back when the Map called me and Fluttershy to the Smokey Mountains.
And he certainly knows the stuff when it comes to buildings
and caring for animals.
Well, shucks,
let's not stand around talking about it.
Let's build us a sanctuary!
Are you ready?
I more excited than a beaver in a log pile!
Okay, you can open your eyes.
Welcome to the Sweetfeather sanctuary!
A safe and cozy retreat for every creature.
Oh, Fluttershy.
This is amazing!
Now you should have plenty of room in the clinic,
because once you've treated them, they can recover here,
with my help, of course.
It's okay Lolla,
we all move at our own pace.
Sometimes, all we need to do is believe in our dreams.
And when we finally reach our goal,
we'll know that it was worth what it took to get there.
Because the view will be even better than you imagined.
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