Due to Mara’s struggles with gastrointestinal issues, our extended team customized a meal plan that appealed to her likes and dislikes, while addressing digestion and gas issues. It turns out that she really loves cooked pumpkin and 99% of the time will eat it with gusto. Here’s a video of her enjoying this favorite dish.
Warning for those who dislike the sound of chewing. Mara is really chowing down here!
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Cintia Abney says
April 11, 2021 at 3:32 pmHaha Mara “ eats with hey eyes” firts .. what a beautiful mess ?
Audrey says
April 11, 2021 at 4:54 pmI love it, the pumpkin is all over her. Something she really enjoys. Fabulous.
Julie says
April 11, 2021 at 5:07 pmYummy! I certainly hope Mara’s new meal plan helps her digestive issues. She sure does deserve a long life at sanctuary!
Beji says
April 11, 2021 at 5:07 pmShe’s a pumpkin head!
SHEILA says
April 11, 2021 at 5:25 pmOH MY GOODNESS. ?MARA. SURE IS EAGER TO EAT ? PUMPKIN??. SHE LOVES PUMPKIN SO MUCH SHE EVEN SMEARS SOME ON HER EYE?? THIS IS VERY GOOD NEWS THAT SHE LOVES PUMPKIN! DOES SHE NOT GET COOKED OATMEAL OR ?RICE ANYMORE? OTHER VEGGIES ?????AND ??WATERMELLON?? HOPE MARA CONTINUES WITHOUT THE BLOATING AND GAS AND WEIGHT DROP! THANKS FOR TAKING SUCH GREAT CARE OF HER?
Kat Blais says
April 11, 2021 at 7:42 pmShe eats a lot of other fruits and vegetables, along with hay and whatever she grazes on. But the cooked pumpkin is an extra treat.
Tammy says
April 11, 2021 at 6:46 pmLOL you go girl! that’s too darn cute shes even got it in her eye lashes Mara is definitely enjoying her pumpkin i love it thank you for sharing! ? ? ?
Debbie Sides says
April 11, 2021 at 7:18 pmAwe it’s so good to see her eat with such relish! Love the chewing sound!
Debbie Sides says
April 11, 2021 at 7:19 pmIt’s even on her eyelashes! Lol!
Joy says
April 11, 2021 at 7:25 pmOh, my goodness. Reminds me of a toddler eating. She even has it on her eye. I like cooked pumpkin, too. Some times I make pumpkin pie without the crust. Just a casserole.
Kathy says
April 11, 2021 at 10:55 pmSo happy to see her enjoying a treat , it must feel terrible to be sick like that and all the little things like cooked pumpkin, make her happy , you guys are truly amazing people , thank you for all that you do for Mara and the girls ?
Katie Howard says
April 12, 2021 at 12:52 amHey Mara! You wear your pumpkin well! ?
SO happy to see her eating so heartily!!! You GO, girl! ❤️?❤️
Charlotte Hansen says
April 12, 2021 at 1:42 amGod bless you all for catering to this beautiful lady! What a fun video!
Nancy Shaw says
April 12, 2021 at 12:12 pmDoes she a bath afterward ?!
Sara says
April 12, 2021 at 1:59 pmThat’s entirely up to her.
Carey says
April 13, 2021 at 8:04 pmThat’s great she looks very happy and eating fast! I guess you have or can grow a lot of pumpkins in all that rich dung ?
Sara says
April 13, 2021 at 8:43 pmThey aren’t grown on site, but we could definitely provide compost for plenty!
Raven Black says
April 21, 2021 at 4:07 pmHow wonderful!!
She has as much of it on her as in her! LOL!!
Onwards and upwards!
?That her problems are now a thing of the past ❤
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