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Pupy is Making Herself at Home

April 23, 2025

Pupy has really made herself at home here at the sanctuary. You can see in this video that she’s truly settling in and getting comfortable in her new surroundings. Her playful side is beginning to emerge and, as she relaxes, her personality is shining through. She is going to flourish in sanctuary life, and she’s opening up more and more with time. 

Last night, when we went to check on her and bring her some supplementary food, she was in the barn. When we drive up on the 4-wheeler, she makes a big rumble with some smaller ones to follow. We don’t know how vocal she is going to be in general, but it’s wonderful that she’s expressing herself so freely now. We took her food out into the habitat to place it down for her and she followed us out easily. When checking on her on the observation camera several times later that night, we could see her still out in the habitat.

This morning, Dr. Trish brought her breakfast. Just as with the Asian elephants, we place food for her at the fence. Pupy began to eat without any problem or need for encouragement. Trish continued to place food further on down the fence line for Pupy to discover later, and Pupy followed her for a few minutes before returning to her breakfast. We’ll check on her throughout the day and report back.

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Comments(12)

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    Audrey says
    April 23, 2025 at 10:08 am

    This is amazing news. She just needed to get used to her fabulous surroundings & it looks like she’s taken to it very quickly.
    💖💖💖💖👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Thank you all. You’re Incredible.

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    Wim says
    April 23, 2025 at 10:14 am

    What a wonderful transformation, Pupy. You already look happy and relaxed. Miracles do happen. 🫶🐘💚

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    June H. says
    April 23, 2025 at 10:29 am

    You can tell that Pupy loves her new life at the sanctuary! Thank you to Scott, Kat, and all of the staff/caretakers for taking such wonderful care of Pupy and all of the other elephant ladies.

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    Barbara L Smith says
    April 23, 2025 at 10:31 am

    She was lying down taking a nap. Wonderful, home at last.

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    Guille says
    April 23, 2025 at 11:33 am

    Maravilloso verla disfrutar la libertad.
    Gracias por compartirlo.

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    Monica says
    April 23, 2025 at 2:08 pm

    No sé si será mí imaginación, pero en pocos días, hasta su carita cambió!!
    Se la nota feliz!!!😍😍😍

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    katherine says
    April 23, 2025 at 2:48 pm

    she looks like she’s been there for years not days!

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    Doe Fowler says
    April 23, 2025 at 2:57 pm

    Pupy’s showing off some Savanna Elephant swag. Love this!

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    Julie says
    April 23, 2025 at 3:05 pm

    This is fantastic news! I am crying with gratitude and relief! We love you, Pupy!

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    Polly Weber says
    April 23, 2025 at 8:57 pm

    Some new elephant arrivals have looked a little numb. Pupy has the look of “bring it on”! She seems ready for new adventures.

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      Sara says
      April 23, 2025 at 8:59 pm

      We love her attitude ❤️

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    Alida says
    April 23, 2025 at 11:28 pm

    Love, love, love that Pupy is so relaxed. You really are gorgeous Miss Pupy! 🐘❤️🐘💕

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