Been trying all weekend to get to this update, and the one for last week, which was week Thirteen. In the past I have noted that I procrastinate on writing posts because its too upsetting and that I get overwhelmed. That it's physically and emotionally draining. With this Orangutan situation, its moved beyond that. I now just feel a heavy drear come on and I'm near tears. I just really don't understand how this cruelty can continue to go on.
Nothing has changed for our Ollie and Amoi. So, three things for this update. Comments to previous blog posts, Words from Chimpanzee Cobby, and The story of Orangutan Sandra.
What people are saying!
Comment Posted to Week Eleven Blog Post
"AZA Habitat Guidelines..."
Comment Posted to Week Eleven Blog Post
"AZA Habitat Guidelines..."
Comment Posted to Week Ten Blog Post
"Amoi Wishes She Had,..."
Even Cobby has a few words to share!
From the Video for Week Twelve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK1vkCIwIHg
"Amoi Wishes She Had,..."
Thank you to those that take the time to comment. I appreciate the support and so do the Zoo Friends! If only there were more people who would speak out. Remember people, you can choose to comment Anonymously!
From the Video for Week Twelve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK1vkCIwIHg
In the News...
An Argentine Judge granted "person-hood" status to an Orangutan named Sandra. Noting that she, as an Orangutan was a "non-human person", who had rights.
An Argentine Judge granted "person-hood" status to an Orangutan named Sandra. Noting that she, as an Orangutan was a "non-human person", who had rights.
Screencap from Good News Network
Sandra, the Orangutan was born in Germany, but has lived most her life in Argentina. She lived alone and in an inadequate enclosure.
Screencap from cnn.com
Sandra was flown to Kansas to quarantine, and then recently to Florida's Center For Great Apes Sanctuary, where she has been given a forever home. Director Patti Ragan's words are beautiful and what she describes about Sandra in her new home, SHOULD be what our Amoi and Ollie are experiencing.
Screencap from cnn.com
The efforts of Advocates and the Judge, all did everything they could to get Sandra a better home. Some people just have it in them to do the right thing for another living Being. It is troubling that I am not seeing this in our San Francisco Zoo.
To learn more about Sandra and follow her journey, Google Sandra the Orangutan, or follow Center for Great Apes.
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