Baby Still Needs Some Reassurance

Baby is getting more self-assured and showing us different sides of her personality every day. But, with as much progress as she’s made, she still seems drawn to her caregivers sometimes, almost like a safety blanket, which is totally fine for this stage in her journey. When she hears the 4-wheeler, she might head near the barn looking for her humans. If a caregiver walks into the barn, she may head that way, and if they leave the barn, she will sometimes follow them outside and down the fence line. But it depends on the time of day and her mood as to whether she sticks to this pattern or not.

We’re careful to look for those moments when Baby wants some sort of interaction. She doesn’t seem to want too much physical affection, but at times she does like being in close proximity to people. Recently, this has begun improving and she is gradually tapering off how often she checks in on people. A few times, when we’ve gone out to see how she’s doing, we haven’t been able to find her right away. It could be a sign that she knows we’re nearby and chooses to stay out–which is a nice step forward. Everybody needs time to heal and as Baby’s confidence grows, it’s very likely that she’ll seek us out less and less.

Comments(14)

Ada says
July 6, 2026 at 2:09 pm

She’s still getting used to experiencing having the freedom she’s never had before. I’m so glad she’s slowly getting used to it and having humans understanding her moods, behavior, her wanting to be around them when she needs it🥰
Barbara L Smith says
July 6, 2026 at 2:12 pm

At times we all need a beating heart nearby.🐘💗
Johnny says
July 6, 2026 at 2:19 pm

Baby, it’s just like Frank Sinatra sang it; “I faced it all. And I stood tall. And did it my way.”
Pamela Hall says
July 6, 2026 at 3:10 pm

Freedom is a scary thing at first.

How do I get a job as a caretaker?
- REPLY
  Sara says
  July 6, 2026 at 3:25 pm
  
  We’re hiring! But you do have to have specific skills to get a visa!
  - Claire Cross says
    July 7, 2026 at 9:49 pm
    
    Sara, What kind of specific skills do you need to get a visa ? I live in Texas, USA. My father was a veterinarian. I have college degree in special education and working with special need individuals.
  - Sara says
    July 7, 2026 at 10:37 pm
    
    Generally, we look for people with wild animal care skills, especially if it’s large animal experience.
Doe Fowler says
July 6, 2026 at 3:34 pm

Baby is looking beautiful. TY caregivers for being wonderful humans’
Jeanine says
July 6, 2026 at 5:55 pm

If her last caregivers were good to her she must love humans.❤️❤️❤️
Terry says
July 6, 2026 at 6:36 pm

Baby will probably trumpet on by the care givers after she realizes how much fun the girls are!!!
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  Kandra Sola says
  July 8, 2026 at 1:41 am
  
  Awwww….. I’m so happy for her to be doing things her way!
JoAnn Merriman-Eaton says
July 6, 2026 at 6:48 pm

Agree! Baby is making great progress for the length of time she has been at GSE. It still must seem to her like she has landed on another planet. So proud of her, and ever so thankful for GSE. GSE allows her to become an independent elephant all on her own time.❤️🐘
MELODEE NEUBAUER says
July 7, 2026 at 11:03 am

Sweet Baby, you take your time and go at your own pace. Your comfort is the most important part of your healing right now. You are a beautiful baby🐘🩶 and you have my complete admiration☺️
Melodee 7/7/26
Della Griego says
July 7, 2026 at 1:27 pm

BEEEEEAUTIFUL, ELEPHANT. IF THE BABY WANTS REASSURANCE, “LET IT BE”………, CUTENESS OVERLOAD!

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