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FAE: Friends of Asian Ele hospital 2011/2012, Motala,Mosha,Bobo,Auan. RIP Ekhe| spiritedlulu |
Posted: Aug 30 2011, 09:34 PM
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Elephant-mahout connections at the World’s First Elephant Hospital
So, I became curious to really understand the intentions of the people who live and work these Elephants. Mahouts and young and upcoming mahouts are the Elephant’s keeper and family. Elephants as a species are smart, strong, and free-willed and I am learning what it takes to earn an Elephant’s trust, especially one that has been exploited in the past. My goal was to observe today without interfering, so I sat down on rain soaked soil amongst the banana trees with my camera, staring and listening to the secret language between an Elephant and its mahout. There is a language barrier between me and the mahouts, which is probably best for them because I am full of questions, but I have learned a way to gain their trust and accept to my presence: I smile. Smiling with Thai people has become my favorite game because, so far, everyone has smiled back, if not first. http://ht.ly/6xGwt This post has been edited by Space4Eles on Jan 2 2013, 04:48 AM -------------------- “We must fight against the spirit of unconscious cruelty with which we treat the animals. Animals suffer as much as we do. True humanity does not allow us to impose such sufferings on them. It is our duty to make the whole world recognize it. Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace.”
¯ Albert Schweitzer |
    
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Oct 16 2011, 10:59 AM
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Video, with evocative soundtrack, uploaded today by ALLABOUTSONGS
World's First Elephant Hospital - FAE: Why We Do What We Do This piece of music is attributed to Maksim ... The lyrics are somewhat reminiscent of the dwindling in numbers in elephants population, their habitat and the captivity of elephants including torture, and the need for them to be set free. ..... This land is mine, God gave this land to me, This great this golden land to me. And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plains, I see a land where children can run free. ......... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GAGermz8KA -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Nov 5 2011, 06:08 AM
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From Michael Wysocki's blog:
FAE: An Elephant Hospital for Elephants There are a few blessed Elephants that can safely call FAE home; including Motala, Mosha, Ekhe, Auan, and just recently Bobo, that will live out their lives here in the giving hands of FAE staff, down the hill somewhat sheltered from the drama above. As for the rest of the Elephants, their days are full of syringes, injections, antiseptic soaks, enemas, and many other medical practices; balanced out with treats, cleanliness, and affection. http://www.eyesofthailand.com/2011/10/19/f...phant-hospital/ -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| t&tt |
Posted: Dec 13 2011, 03:49 PM
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FAE Elephant Hospital is having financial hardships and may have to close in 2012. We are shocked and saddened by this announcement and, consequently, we have developed a two-phase approach to help them.
Phase One: We've launched another IndieGoGo campaign to help ease FAE's immediate needs and we're donating 15% of all donations received directly to the FAE Elephant Hospital. Phase Two: We will donate a portion of the Film's profits to FAE to ensure that they will be around to help Asian Elephants for decades to come. http://www.indiegogo.com/EyesofThailandMovement -------------------- People "would rather have a comfortable reality than an accurate reality." - Psychologist & Lawyer, Dr. Bryant Welch
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| t&tt |
Posted: Dec 18 2011, 11:39 PM
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Friends of the Asian Elephant
http://tiny.cc/fae1 Maps: Mainland SE Asia - Thailand subdivisions - Lampang Province - Hang Chat District -------------------- People "would rather have a comfortable reality than an accurate reality." - Psychologist & Lawyer, Dr. Bryant Welch
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Dec 27 2011, 05:02 AM
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Nuengtida, a 4 year old female, has arrived at the hospital for treatment.
Photo on this link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=296...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jan 7 2012, 05:29 AM
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Soraida Salwala on FAE Facebook reports that both Mosha and Motala have had their prosthetic legs repaired.
Also that young Nuengtida is now going back to her owner ... https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...94101633988168/ -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Feb 12 2012, 05:34 AM
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New arrival at FAE hospital yesterday:
Kamjan (43) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=332...&type=1&theater Update this morning: Her name is "Boonjann" and not "Kamjann"..my apology. She starts eating, has a walk..IV/fluids will be on, vitamin/antibiotic too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Feb 26 2012, 04:07 AM
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Soraida Salwala [FAE] reports that 10 year old tusker NAMCHOKE has arrived from Chiang Rai, and is suffering from stiff legs, an eye infection and abdominal enlargement. He has been put on an IV drip.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Feb 28 2012, 07:37 AM
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Update from FAE Facebook this morning:
Namchoke isn't improving...he couldn't swallow even water...Dr. Kay fears he might have "tetanus"..she's rushing to give antitoxin...please pray for him. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| spiritedlulu |
Posted: Feb 28 2012, 08:04 AM
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Sending positive energy and light to dear Namchoke and his caregivers.
-------------------- “We must fight against the spirit of unconscious cruelty with which we treat the animals. Animals suffer as much as we do. True humanity does not allow us to impose such sufferings on them. It is our duty to make the whole world recognize it. Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace.”
¯ Albert Schweitzer |
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Feb 28 2012, 11:29 AM
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FAE Facebook update from Soraida Salwala - 4 hours ago:
Namchoke's just drunk water from the water hose.. -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Mar 2 2012, 02:12 PM
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NAMCHOKE died today.
He now has a topic dedicated to his memory on our "Elephant Deaths" forum. From Soraida: You will always be in my memories..love would never end -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| spiritedlulu |
Posted: Apr 2 2012, 10:36 AM
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-------------------- “We must fight against the spirit of unconscious cruelty with which we treat the animals. Animals suffer as much as we do. True humanity does not allow us to impose such sufferings on them. It is our duty to make the whole world recognize it. Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace.”
¯ Albert Schweitzer |
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: May 17 2012, 03:48 PM
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From Soraida on FAE Facebook today:
New patient will be on her way to FAE tonight. Marie, 20 yrs old Marie will be transported from Chiangmai to FAE by truck Soraida also reports that Mosha has been fitted with a new walking aid. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...ps/FAEHospital/ -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: May 18 2012, 03:14 AM
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Photos of Marie from Soraida today:
Marie, 30 (not 20) still has appetite https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater Marie has a little walk..IV will be on soon..don't know what's wrong yet https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: May 19 2012, 07:08 AM
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Update from Soraida:
Marie slept well last night. IV & fluids & glucose on, vitamin, antibiotics injections -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jun 1 2012, 07:06 AM
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From Soraida this morning.
Marie eats normally..she sleeps well at night. -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jun 27 2012, 12:46 PM
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Boonmee has been giving great cause for concern.
This week, Soraida has placed her in a harness for the nights to relieve the weight on her feet. During the day Boonmee prefers to move around or she'll pull the harness so I ask my staff to remove the chain attached to the hoist each morning and see her reaction and it works ... And on top of this, no more showering. She'll need the soaking of front feet and the spray on the hind legs..wipe her face and her body with damp cloth to keep her body clean but not wet with shower. Bonfires will be lit to keep her warm when it's cold https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...ps/FAEHospital/ -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jun 29 2012, 11:57 AM
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Update today from Soraida + photo of Boonmee in her harness:
I've asked the staff to take photos during the nights (without flash) when she's asleep to see how she puts her weight on the harness ... She still walks with difficulty but she's more lively ... The wound under her foot is getting drier, we have to keep the floor dry. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jul 1 2012, 04:01 AM
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Photo of Marie, and notes from Soraida:
Marie's owner says he'll come and transport her back tomorrow ... She'll be returning to the tourist camp where owner & his family work. https://www.facebook.com/groups/FAEHospital...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jul 1 2012, 04:13 AM
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2 photos of Boonmee from Soraida today:
Good morning Boonmee! slept better last night, didn't you? https://www.facebook.com/groups/FAEHospital...&type=1&theater https://www.facebook.com/groups/FAEHospital...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jul 2 2012, 06:16 AM
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Photo of Marie being taken away in a lorry:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jul 5 2012, 03:32 AM
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Photos of new arrival bull Jann (10) who is being treated for bloat.
Jann, new patient arrived at 3 a.m. He still has appetite so we feed him with bananas, no grass. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater Several injections including hepatonic to induce digestive system https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater Feed Jann with tamarind & salt - tamarind helps regulate the digestive system. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater Morning exercise. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jul 6 2012, 06:44 AM
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Photo of tusker Jann, and note from Soraida:
Jann is a lot better..will start diet with chopped grass today https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jul 7 2012, 07:16 AM
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Photo of Jann with comment from Soraida posted on FAE Facebook 10 hours ago:
Jann has recovered, he eats normally now https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...&type=1&theater -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jul 7 2012, 11:47 AM
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Concern at this time for Saithong (39), who is showing signs of lethargy and stomach pain, has stopped eating, and is on IV + glucose and under 24-hour watch.
She is in our thoughts … https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheElephant...ps/FAEHospital/ -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jul 8 2012, 04:02 AM
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From FAE Facebook/Soraida on Saithong:
she slept well last night..starts eating this morning.. Saithong starts eating..including tamarind with salt ... Good morning Saithong! good to hear you slept well last night -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jul 8 2012, 03:29 PM
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Short updates from Soraida today - Saithong has had a walk, seems still to be on an IV drip.
she has good appetite now, drinking & eating but we feed her only peeled bananas to avoid indigestion … Saithong has good appetite, eats more peeled bananas and drinks more water..good sign … -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Jul 9 2012, 08:21 AM
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From Soraida today on FAE Facebook:
Saithong's recovered...starts eating and drinking normally..no grass is on the diet list yet Jann is fine Boonmee sleeps better each night..wounds are healing. Hope they healed faster -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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