For those that remember little Eleke, I’ve just had a report that he’s doing well. Eleke was the bonobo rescued from someone using him for witchcraft, he was in terrible pain from having his teeth forcibly pulled out, and he also had lacerations around his groin from where he was tied with a leash. His wounds are healed now, and he can eat and drink fine. He especially likes bananas and pineapple, and the mamas make sure he gets a lot of them. His mamas Yvonne and Micheline say he’s a very calm, sweet bonobo who never provokes the others. He’s always asking gently to be taken by the hand.
His new BFF (Best Friend Forever) is Lomela. She’s got the same temperament as him, in fact they’re from the same region of the Equateur. The mamas joke that they must be related. Kata is throwing a few more tantrums than usual, having her BFF stolen by Eleke, but Eleke refuses to get drawn into the fight and usually claps Lolo around the waist, hiding from the storm.
This month, thank yous go to Theresa, who gave us $45, Cathy R, who gave us $40, and our monthly donors Baerbel and our friends at the Stuttgart Zoo ($70), Sheryl, Brigitta, and Annett ($10), Maciej G ($15), Kevin C ($20). You guys are all keeping Eleke in pineapples and Lolo cashed up with bananas:)
14 Comments posted on "Eleke much better"
THERESA SISKIND on February 3rd, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Were all of Eleke’s teeth pulled out? How horrible for someone to do that to any living creature! I’m glad he is able to eat and has a new BFF in our sweet Lomela! Kata, you better start behaving, young lady! One tantrum a week, tops. As usual, you guys have that special touch, rehabilitating these little “wonders”, thank you!
sheryl, washington dc on February 3rd, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Aw, thanks for the news about Eleke, Vanessa. I’ve been wondering about him and hoped he was getting along well. How sweet that he and Lolo are friends. BTW, can you let me know, via e-mail, which of the girls has more sponsors than the other? I hope to sponsor one of them next month but wanted to choose the most needy. nothoney@gmail.com Thanks!
Lucia Cristiana, Brazil on February 3rd, 2008 at 6:48 pm
My heart is more than broken with this horrible things against poor animals. Thank you for your work.
cathy-california on February 3rd, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Sweet little boy looks so much better. I hope that those responsible come to justice…but it rarely seems to work that way. Was anyone held accountable?
Sheryl, Washington, DC on February 5th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Oh ches, you clever wordsmith. Why so shy? Why not leave us an e-mail addy or a Web site so we can visit and return the spam favor? I warn you, though, the majority of people who visit these blogs have advanced grammar and style skills and when we flame - you’ll really feel the heat. s.
Lisa, California on February 5th, 2008 at 10:03 am
So glad to hear that Eleke is doing well. I love that he and Lomela and BFF. So cute. Thanks for the update. Sheryl, you’re the bomb. Lisa
F. J. PECHIR on February 5th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Happy to hear about little Eleke! He is always on my heart. Thank you for the care and love you bring to all these little ones!
THERESA SISKIND on February 6th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Vanessa, when ever I’m feeling blue, your blog cheers me up! I hope little Kata is acting more lady like, but gosh, I do love her spunk!
Brigitta, Switzerland on February 7th, 2008 at 4:25 am
Dear Sheryl. Thanks for answering this little i… Good thing a world press blog. There you can identify the ip-adresses from the bloggers.
Francis on February 8th, 2008 at 4:11 am
I’m so glad Elke is doing better, he’s a cute little guy. How is Kata behaving ? An earlier post from January mentioned that because of her personality she was having a hard time finding friends and I was very happy when you later posted that Lomela and Kata were friends but now she has lost her BFF. Is Kata making any new friends ? Hope she can find a new friend and cuts down on those tantrums
Wanda, Atlanta on February 11th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Me………… I am still pitching my “Lolo Banana” soy ice cream flavor –
THERESA SISKIND on February 11th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Francis, I think our little Kata is a leader in the making, she definitely seems to know how to get what she wants! Wanda, let us know how we can help, email, make phone calls, etc.
frank fetion on February 19th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Why do you waste medical resources on animals when people are dying? I agree with afew blogs I have seen that say too much is being wasted on apes, and why give apes the same status as humans? Treat them as animals, that is all they are. Save them by all means but dont wastes human medicine and no human rights to animals!
Lynn on March 29th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
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