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PAWS Bids Loving Farewell to Winky
In the early morning hours of April 7th, Winky, one of PAWS’ cherished Asian elephants, passed away peacefully. Born in 1952, Winky was one of the oldest elephants in the United States.
Winky had long suffered from joint problems. Her veterinarian from the Detroit Zoo was out to see her, this weekend. According to her night keeper, at 3am she gently slid to her hind quarters and could not get up. The keeper immediately notified all elephant keepers and PAWS’ Directors, Pat Derby and Ed Stewart.
Urgent attempts were made to lift her, but she could not stand and support her back legs.
“Winky was a wonderful girl. She was a sweet favorite of all of those who cared-for her. She had a happy spring day yesterday – getting lots and lots of attention, and of course, lots of her special treats. We will all miss her terribly.” Derby added.
Elephants
- April 15, 2008 Life Without Winky Update
- April 10, 2008 Winky and Wanda Update
- April 10, 2008 Maggie Update
- April 7, 2008 PAWS bids loving farewell to Winky
- March 11, 2008 Maggie Update
- February 19, 2008 Maggie Update
- February 13, 2008 Maggie Update
- January 30, 2008 Maggie Update
- December 27, 2007 Maggie Update
- December 11, 2007 Maggie Update
- November 17, 2007 Maggie Update
- November 10, 2007 Maggie Update
- November 7, 2007 Maggie Update
- November 5, 2007 Maggie Update
- November 4, 2007 Maggie Update
- October 22, 2007, Maggie Update
- October 2007, Nicholas and Gypsy Update
- October 9, 2007, Ruby, Mara, 71 and Lulu Update
- Summer 2007, Wanda and Winky Grazing at ARK 2000
- July 31, 2007, Nicholas & Gypsy Update
- June 2007, Nicholas & Gypsy Update
- May 21, 2007, Nicholas and Gypsy Update
- May 15, 2007, Ruby Arrives Safely At PAWS ARK 2000
- April 17, 2007, Nicholas & Gypsy Update
- April 12, 2007, Nicholas & Gypsy – Grazing and Eating Trees
- April 7, 2007, Nicholas and Gypsy’s First Rain Day at PAWS
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