I have been silent as I grieve for the loss of my very dear Zoo Friend Wakoda. This is not his memorial post, because I don't have it in me to do that yet. In fact I didn't think I had it in me to do any posts at the time. That was until I got the Zoo's monthly newsletter Animail via email minutes ago. Can't even grieve in peace, the Zoo never fails to do something unconscionable.
The upper level Staff which includes the Public Relations Department continue to do and say things in poor taste.
Not long ago someone relayed a blurb in an internal Zoo email in regards to the future Bear Grotto plans. There were a few notations that I had planned to post about in regards to this but hadn't gotten to yet. That is for another time. The part that struck me about what I was told was a quote from the Zoo's illustrious leader Director Tanya Peterson. After sharing the future plans she added, "This was made possible by the passing of the Spectacled Bear." Nice Tanya, Nice. I'm sure Wishbone is looking down glad he was able to help you out by dying. You're probably waiting for the Polars to die too before you do anything to get those animals off concrete.
Now my poor precious Wakoda, is being used so they can pat themselves on the back yet again, regardless that the poor guy just passed away. They had time to put in a footnote, yet it was more important to proceed with their selfish boast than to post a photo of his face and a nice farewell, maybe adding in that they did acupuncture on him. Nice going. SFZoo always empathetic and compassionate. Oh, and classy too. NOT!
This is what they included.
Stay tuned for a proper tribute to Wakoda, when I can emotionally deal with doing one. Til then with tears streaming I say RIP my Sweet Precious Friend. I miss you so very much. XO.
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I have been hurt and have shed many tears this week over precious sweet wakoda. Again the zoo fails yet another time with the loss of another animal. I will remain quiet til wakodas memorial post. Again sf zoo touts wellness when wellness should be a given. Too little too late sf zoo. shame on you. God bless you my sweet wakoda. I love you and will miss you greatly.
ReplyDelete@Lee- Thank you for your comment. I apologize for the delay in reply. Know that your comments are always appreciated! ... I still can't even think about Wakoda's passing and the reason it happened makes it even worse. I really loved that guy and miss him so much, I sob everytime I think of him, so I just don't. I feel awful about that, but he knows.
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