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The Beat of Willy B

October 8, 2025 by Kelsi

The other morning, as we were cleaning, we could hear a steady beat of drumming. Often, when we hear this, it is the slow start to a display and usually we could put money on a particular “B” being the culprit, that “B” being, Willy B. Other times, we find the noise to be Willy B playing, usually with a box or a slinky, like the blog a few weeks ago! But this time, when we went to investigate, we found Willy B wasn’t displaying; he was playing. While, Willy B was playing with the green tub minding his own business, beating the tub to his own drum. He wasn’t just drumming on the tub, but rather had the large tub over his head and making the drumming noise! It’s always nice to see Willy B having fun!

Bonus photos of George in his nest the other evening!

Goodnight George!

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  1. Cindee says

    October 8, 2025 at 4:28 pm

    Has Willy been displaying as much since he’s been split out from the larger group? Does it bother the girls who are housed with him very much?

  2. gaynell says

    October 8, 2025 at 5:00 pm

    Maybe Santa needs to bring him a drum set for Christmas. Put that on the sanctuary wishlist. Make sure it is an indestructible one.
    Thanks for the cozy photos of George.

  3. Melissa G says

    October 8, 2025 at 7:19 pm

    I am so happy to see George. we followed the story of his rescue. He was so lonely after his mate died :pensive:. Then isolated for 2 years. Thank you for saving him.

  4. Kathleen says

    October 8, 2025 at 7:40 pm

    Seriously, Willy B is a funny fellow! I adore him.

    Good night and sweet dreams, George.
    Congrats on being officially HOME!

  5. marianne says

    October 9, 2025 at 3:30 am

    It looks to me that Willy was practicing to become a turtle….
    But that won”t work; he has got waaaayyyy to much energy ?

    And dear George, he could snuggle in with Negra; you couldn’t tell them apart.

  6. Susan C. says

    October 9, 2025 at 10:28 am

    Love Willy B. playing, that was great to see…
    George is adorable…glad he is nesting so comfortably.

    WELCOME HOME GEORGE!!!

  7. Debbie Reintzell says

    October 10, 2025 at 10:41 am

    George!

    Good job entertaining yourself Willy B! And us.

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