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Dora the Distractor

December 20, 2023 by Kelsi

Yesterday, Mave and Gordo were having a very sweet grooming session, but as Mave’s BFF, Dora was obviously not far. I found myself having a hard time capturing the moment between Mave and Gordo because a delightful little chimp (Dora) with sweet, big eyes kept distracting me and causing me to put the camera back to her, but I mean, can you blame me? If you were not already in love with Dora, I think this video will help.

We would like to give a very special thank you to Marjorie C. for purchasing Naomi the Narwhal Squishmallow for the chimps!

Oh! Before you go, a few bonus photos!

Sweet, sweet Terry:

Rayne enjoying one of her sheets! She looks a lot like her sister Tatu in the photo:

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  1. Kathleen says

    December 20, 2023 at 5:20 pm

    Do I see little wood wool curls on Mave and Gordo? What a nice quiet grooming duo. Dora is so cute. Really, she just is. Mora seemed happy to be together again. Better together!

    Thank you Marjorie for winning the Narwhal. Burrito will love that!!

  2. Linda C says

    December 20, 2023 at 5:50 pm

    I think that (1:27) is thebiggest smile I’ve ever seen on Li’l Dora’s face! She just loves you, Kelsi! The head waggle at lunch, now this big smile!

  3. Paulette says

    December 20, 2023 at 7:53 pm

    oh my goodness! She is too adorable!

    • Paulette says

      December 20, 2023 at 7:54 pm

      oh, and. Where is Tatu?

      • Paulette says

        December 20, 2023 at 10:02 pm

        Never mind. Found her!

        • marianne says

          December 21, 2023 at 2:43 am

          I was wondering if that means that Honney B. and Cy are also related to Tatu?????

        • Kathleen says

          December 21, 2023 at 5:46 am

          Hi Paulette! Since you found beautiful Tatu, be sure to look for adorably lovable Loulis. He’s at Fauna too.

  4. Marjorie C says

    December 21, 2023 at 10:21 pm

    I love squishmallows myself, so I hope Burrito loves this one as much as I love mine. Even if he loves it more robustly and temporarily. 😀

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