Pupy is Out of Her Crate!

April 18, 2025

After several hours of contemplation, brave Pupy took her first steps onto sanctuary soil. She needed time to process what was going on, which makes perfect sense considering her past in captivity. It takes a lot to trust after years of being guarded. She will sleep in the barn tonight, monitored by cameras. Caregivers will open up the gate and give her access to the yards tomorrow after she’s had some time to rest. For those who want to see the moment she stepped out of her crate, we recorded the live stream on YouTube. If you’re ambitious, you can watch the whole thing – or you can skip ahead if you are curious.

Thanks to everyone who made this relocation possible. Without our sanctuary family, none of this would have been possible. You have our sincere gratitude for all you’ve done. Cheers to Pupy and a new life filled with wonder and exploration.

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Elise Zoli says
April 18, 2025 at 8:18 pm

So proud of you all — you did it and she did it! What a testimony to your work. Thank you.
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elaine richard says
April 18, 2025 at 8:19 pm

What an extraordinary feat of determination, care, and ultimately love. So very very well done. And poignant for those of us following to know she’s now safe and secure in her forever home.
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  Bonnie says
  April 18, 2025 at 11:26 pm
  
  To everyone at the Sanctuary and the😇 team and driver’s everyone Thank you she’s safe and home 😇
  - Alicia McDaniel says
    April 19, 2025 at 1:17 pm
    
    This is absolutely amazing and I was blessed to find it on fb from almost the beginning! I fell asleep and when I woke up she was out! I am now catching up but don’t ff cause you will miss something amazing! It only takes a second! 😂 So cute! Can’t wait to watch her grow and thrive!
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Andy says
April 18, 2025 at 8:20 pm

Pupy you are very trusting and so brave too. 💕🐘
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Sally says
April 18, 2025 at 8:32 pm

That is so awesome now she can enjoy the real life
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  Barbara L Smith says
  April 18, 2025 at 9:41 pm
  
  Pupy is a brave beautiful little elephant. I pray she has many years at GSE. God Bless you all for a smooth, calm journey.
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Tammy says
April 18, 2025 at 8:38 pm

Welcome home Pupy you beautiful girl! Thanks to everyone involved you all do such a fantastic job I’ve watched a few of these with Ramba being my first who stole my heart and got me forever involved with this amazing Sanctuary I’m hooked i will never leave how can you once you’ve followed one relocation you will follow every one there after HAPPY EASTER everyone 🙏💞
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Kitty says
April 18, 2025 at 8:42 pm

It is so very heartwarming to see Pupy free of all restraints and cruelty. This is the beginning of her new life. Bless all those responsible for making it happen.
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Bill Simpson says
April 18, 2025 at 9:01 pm

It was so exciting to watch her slowly ease out of the crate and look around.
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Cintia says
April 18, 2025 at 9:01 pm

It was so funny watching Pupy emerging from her crate with curiosity about who was celebrating a birthday 😂
It was very cute 🩷🩷
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JoAnn Merriman-Eaton says
April 18, 2025 at 9:07 pm

Oh my goodness!!! I am proud Pupy and I spent the day together. We went grocery shopping, doctor’s office, picked up mail, and had a virtual meeting!!! SOOO proud that I saw her first steps with all four feet out. Such a brave, intelligent beautiful girl. She really thought the entire decision through, and finally realized it was HER choice. Absolutely love each and every team member, and I am so very thankful for GSE.❤️🐘
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  Sara says
  April 18, 2025 at 9:14 pm
  
  She really made a day of it, didn’t she. Thanks for following all day!
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Jeanine says
April 18, 2025 at 9:36 pm

I watched a lot of the video today. I am so happy for Pupy. She will have such a good life now. Thank you Scott and everybody involved.❤️
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Zoi says
April 19, 2025 at 12:42 am

May Pupy have a long happy life in the sanctuary. To see her hesitation for more than 6 hours to finally exit was absolute moving. I’m proud and grateful to all of you.
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Wim says
April 19, 2025 at 2:49 am

Another wonderful GSE miracle. Thank you, for saving another marvellous friend.
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Doe Fowler says
April 19, 2025 at 5:14 am

Glory to God! What a wonderful host of Earth Angels you all are. Thank you for sharing the moments! Dear Pupy, welcome to the ESB family. Sending love from South Florida. ☀️🌴🌸
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Sir Richard of the Elephants says
April 19, 2025 at 9:45 am

Can’t wait for Kenya to come and Pupi can have a friend.
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angie nachbaur says
April 19, 2025 at 12:54 pm

Oh, Pupy, you brave, brave beautiful soul ! I watched here from Eastern Ontario, Canada, such a miracle that GSE got you out of your concrete home, now for 100% PUPY LIFE ! New grasses, new smells, new wallows full of muddy water, watermelon served daily, and meals on wheels 5 x a day … and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE coming to you from around the world. XXX from Angie in Ontario xxx
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Ruth G says
April 19, 2025 at 1:37 pm

My husband and I watched Pupy’s journey, from her working to get comfy in her crate through her struggle to take that first step to a new wonderful life. We jumped for joy!! Such an emotional ride. You all at the Sanctuary do such amazing work. Pupy, we pray you have a wonderfully long free life.
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Finn Jørgensen Lock says
April 19, 2025 at 5:38 pm

She is so cute❤❤
She is so beautiful❤❤
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Lili says
April 20, 2025 at 6:07 pm

Estos son momentos imborrables! Pupy al fin está en su habitat y comienza para ella una nueva vida digna. Gracias a todos quienes hicieron posible esta hermosa liberación!
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Katherine says
April 21, 2025 at 1:24 am

Welcome home!

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