For those of you haven’t been following the recent Jody eyelid saga, here’s a recap: Last Thursday, Jody’s eyelid was partially detached during a fight in the group at lunchtime. Our incredibly talented, dedicated, and caring vet, Dr. Erin Zamzow, reattached the eyelid with some subcuticular sutures, and Jody stayed isolated from the other chimps for another day or two to give her eye a chance to heal. On Sunday, we reunited Jody with the group, and everyone was so happy to have her back. Maybe a little too happy, because they wanted to spend a lot of time grooming her eye. We didn’t want anyone to undo Dr. Zamzow’s work, so we made the decision to re-isolate Jody the next day. She’s been getting lots of extra blankets and treats, and lots of extra attention from caregivers, but she made it clear that she wanted to rejoin her friends ASAP. This morning we got the okay from Dr. Zamzow to re-reunite Jody with the group. Happy day!
It’s been quite a stressful week for Jody, and she is ecstatic to be back where she belongs. And maybe a little exhausted from her ordeal. After lunch today she drifted off to sleep as Negra gently groomed her back.
Poor baby. I’m happy she’s been given the OK to resume her duties. 😀 And, I’m sure the pack will really love having her back full time.
This time I hope that Jody can stay with the rest of her friends. Moreover, the harvest season will soon be upon Farmer Jo, and her pine needles and cattails will need to be brought in for feasting.
I’m with Tobin. There is hole in the group that can only be filled by Jody being back in the fold. Lovely seeing her relaxing to some loving Negra care.
She looks so peaceful and content after her ordeal.