Kiran, the government veterinary technician, and I finished trimming feet at the Government Breeding Center yesterday. I was so pleased that things really changed from the first day. I spoke with … [Read more...]
a powerful lesson
I am back in Sauraha, feeling like I have come full circle. For the past week I have trimmed feet at the government center. The majority of elephants who have received pedicures are adult males used … [Read more...]
Menaka missed her pedicure appointment
Today I was supposed to give Menaka a pedicure to address two problem areas on her front feet. I met Menaka in India last May. At that time she was living at the Bangalore Zoo, having recently been … [Read more...]
a chance to help another calf in need
The drive from Kanchatanaburi to Elephants World took about 30 minutes, the scenery quickly changing from bustling city to serene country side. I noticed acres upon acres of cultivated elephant grass, … [Read more...]
a special day for BLES visitors
The guests at BLES had a very educational experience today, their second day observing Mee Chok’s target training session and Pang Suai’s pedicure. In both cases they observed in silence, and later … [Read more...]
Mee Chok and Pang Suai
Jan 24 It’s my first day back at BLES and I am over-the-moon excited about what has taken place. As promised, Katherine had a sturdy exercise/training pen constructed and a raised concrete platform … [Read more...]
Returning to BLES
My time at BLES was supposed to be devoted to foot trimming for all the elephants and target training with Mee Chok. If I have learned anything during my travels in Asia, it is patience. Elephants … [Read more...]
Being With The Family
My days are filled with shadowing the "family" in the habitat and doing foot trimming and target training. I am having a blast! It really is a gift to be able to focus solely on these limited … [Read more...]
the ENP pachyderm pedicure clinic is open
Nineteen elephants at ENP have been identified as candidates for foot care. The schedule is set to provide pachyderm pedicures at the hospital building twice daily. When I was in Thailand last June … [Read more...]
foot care kits
THANK YOU to everyone who helped us reach our goal to underwrite 40 elephant foot care kits! In less than 48 hours following the challenge from an EAI supporter, you did it -- you reached the goal! I … [Read more...]
Mae Tee and Kham Geao
July 5th The past week has been humbling, filled with joy and gratitude. Upon the vet's return from a trip to Cambodia, the first thing on his agenda was a crash course in foot trimming. I had been … [Read more...]
So Much To Learn
May 17 I have spent the past several days traveling with Dr. K.K. Sarma, Ph.D., and his team of skilled veterinarians, assistants and driver, to various elephant health camps in Assam. I have seen … [Read more...]
