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Pupy’s First Morning at Sanctuary

April 19, 2025

After a long, emotional first day at the sanctuary, Pupy is slowly beginning to settle in. She’s more rested and this morning she greeted the team with lots of low rumbles. She’s dusting and eating and drinking plenty, and the care team is impressed with how well she seems to be settling in. Her energy is soft and lovely. Her crate has been removed, and soon the gates to Yard 1 will open — giving Pupy the chance to explore the open space at her own pace.
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Comments(8)

  1. REPLY
    Sandy Crile says
    April 19, 2025 at 1:45 pm

    Thank you for all the wonderful videos and comments during Pupy’s journey (AKA Freedom Ride) to ESB. What a change from last night to this morning! She even took the time to chase the dog! Wait until she “meets” the tapirs and the giant ant eaters.
    What do you know about her stubby little tusks, and where will you be putting Kuki’s tire?

    • REPLY
      Sara says
      April 19, 2025 at 2:07 pm

      We’re not sure exactly where the tire will go, but we’ll put it in the habitat with her.

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    Sally says
    April 19, 2025 at 2:04 pm

    Shes so beautiful she will love getting out in the open to explore

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      Patricia says
      April 20, 2025 at 5:17 pm

      This is where all afternoon captive elephants should be, not in concrete zoos!

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    Natalia says
    April 19, 2025 at 2:14 pm

    “Beautiful Pupy! Finally home, free and happy! Wishing you a long and joyful life, little one. Thank you to GSE for making this new life possible for her and the other elephants.”

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    Nancy says
    April 19, 2025 at 2:31 pm

    Awesome video of your awesome girl Pupy.
    Such pure hoy to hear that she is settling in and rumbling and loving her freedom

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    Doe Fowler says
    April 19, 2025 at 2:58 pm

    Princess Pupy seems content and appears to be settling in quickly. Well done care team. Love you Pupy! Peace to all! 💕 from USA

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    Finn Jørgensen Lock says
    April 20, 2025 at 5:47 pm

    ❤❤Pupy you are beautiful❤❤

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