Oooo, be careful!
Oh!
Are you OK, Angel?
I told you that entering the Ponyville Paw-Kour contest
was a dangerous idea.
You just rest here and I'll have you all fixed up in no time.
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Oh, dear. I'm all out of bunny foot braces.
I think we need to pay a visit to Dr. Fauna.
I was sure that she would be here today.
Hello? Is anypony there?
Fluttershy? Oh, am I glad to see you!
I wish I could say the same, but the door is stuck so,
I um... can't see you.
Ooh. Somebunny hurt his foot!
Let's bandage that up so he can get back home.
I'd like to keep him overnight, but as you can see
my place is just bursting with animals.
I don't think I can take in even one more critter right now.
Both: Oh, dear.
You really have your hooves full here.
This place is like a zoo!
Then again, it's normally like that but still...
I can't keep up!
Now does my favorite wittle bunny want a carrot-pop?
That's OK. I think the goats ate all of them, anyway.
I just can't believe all these poor little animals are hurt!
What happened?
I'm flummoxed!
Every day, there's more and more animals on my doorstep.
Most of them just have minor ailments:
hurt wings, stuffy noses and such.
But the trouble is, even after they're 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, Dr. Fauna.
You're the best Vet Pony in Equestria!
At least that's what I've been telling everypony.
Ah, 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 the 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 want to thank you all
for rushing right over when I called.
Dr. Fauna needs my help with a serious problem.
A friendship problem?
No. Her vet clinic is a bit maybe um... overrun
with adorable critters in dire need of a safe place
to lay their heads and...
... they don't have anywhere to go!
Oh, that's just awful.
I know!
Yeah, Dr. Fauna's always fixin' Winona up
when she ain't feelin' too fine,
so helpin' her out is A-OK by me.
Yeah!
That's great news because it means you'll all be helping me
with something special, too.
Something that's been a dream of mine for a long time.
Oh, goody! Is your dream to make a bouncy castle
shaped like a gigantic bundt cake?
Um, no... not exactly.
Oh, 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.
Feathered or 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've 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 a reality.
But I can't build the sanctuary alone. Will you join me?
Of course! Yeah!
I'm happy to offer my extra hooves to ya!
But come to think of it, I actually know a filly
who'd be more help than I would. She's a friend of mine
from Winona's sheep herdin' competition: Wrangler.
She's an expert in animal enclosures.
How lovely!
Ooo! Ooo! Ooo! I know somepony, too!
Hard Hat is the best construction pony in Ponyville.
He can build anything you could ever, ever, ever want!
Hearing you all mention these experts,
I am reminded that I, too, have the perfect pony
to help capture the essence of your vision.
To give it some style, some flair!
Is it you, Rarity?
No, no. Um I was referring to the premiere interior designer
of the Canterlot Elite: Dandy Grandeur.
He helped me when I was setting up my Canterlot boutique.
I know he'd be thrilled 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!
Ahem. It's wonderful that you all could join me
to discuss the Ponyville sanctuary project.
My friends have 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 impeccable taste in design and friends.
So I can't wait to work with you, you know?
I--I think so.
Yee-haw!
I'm just lookin' forward to helpin' ya out, ma'am.
And the animals.
Of course.
So, uh... Pinkie Pie said you drew up some blueprints?
Um, Not exactly; it's more of a "dream-board."
That sure doesn't look like an animal hospital.
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 a 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 could do the exact same thing right here.
I still have the blueprints.
Though it'll 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?
What you're 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.
All right, then. I'll see what I can do.
See, Fluttershy? Whatever you want!
Good.
I know she thinks knows what's best,
but once 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!
Um... 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 going to look natural in the animal habitats,
not like it was made for ponies.
All those shades of brown and green?
But... they're so drab. You know?
Ha ha ha ha!
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 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 its dirt brown.
And right there we got yer standard sheep travelin' cage.
Fits two critters, dependin' on size.
Hmmm.
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! Ooh!
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 sure you don't want something
more secure for the critters?
She does have a point there.
You wouldn't want a bunny wandering
into the wrong cave, would ya?
No! No cages. I want to give the animals the freedom
to come and go. It's the only way they'll feel comfortable.
Well, she's 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...
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 going to sing in 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 feelin' 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 it was 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! The animals have been so excited for the sanctuary,
they couldn't wait any longer. Can we take a look inside?
Oh, um actually, it's uh, not ready and--
Oh, no! Ahhh!
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 OK, I promise.
Now, now. Everymouse has got to wait their turn.
I'm so sorry. I thought I'd have a beautiful sanctuary
for you all to stay in by now,
but I put my trust in the wrong ponies.
It's OK, Fluttershy, I know you did your best.
But we can make this work here. It'll 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 going to 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!
Oops, everyone back to sleep now.
Thanks for coming, everypony. As you know,
building the sanctuary didn't go quite as planned.
I know, right? Who'd have 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 outta me, too.
I'm sorry, Fluttershy.
It's OK. You were all just trying to help.
But I know that letting all the experts go was the right call.
So what are you going to do now?
Try again.
I'm going to re-build the sanctuary...
and do it my way this time.
Awesome! That's the spirit! You show 'em!
How about putting an awesome flying course
for the birds right there?
And a carrot-cake 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's nopony better at building.
Heh heh. I heard somepony needs construction help
for them critters.
Big Daddy McColt!
We met each other back when the map called me and Fluttershy
to the Smokey Mountains!
And he certainly knows his stuff when it comes to buildings
and caring for animals.
Well, shucks, let's not stand around talkin' about it.
Let's build us a sanctuary!
Are you ready?
Oh, I'm more excited than a beaver in a log pile!
OK. You can open your eyes!
Welcome to Sweetfeather Sanctuary!
A safe and cozy retreat for every creature.
Oh, Fluttershy. This is amazing!
Now you should have plenty of room at the clinic
because once you've treated them, they can recover here!
With my help, of course.
It's OK, Lola. 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.