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Quiet Contemplation

November 16, 2025 by Diana

This afternoon, weather-wise, was kind of perfect. The air was still. It was overcast, but not cold. For Jamie, it was walking weather. She invited me to join her on a stroll (with me outside of the fence, of course).

Soon, Burrito and Missy joined.

 

In the distance, in the Bray outdoor enclosure, I could see a figure watching. Perhaps waiting…

I was pretty sure I knew who it was, but I went around to get a better look. Sure enough, Honey B was having some alone time outside.

I may have been over interpreting Jamie’s behavior, but it seemed to me that Jamie was encouraging Honey B to walk in parallel with us.

Even with Jamie’s friendly pauses, looking Honey B’s way, Honey B didn’t join the patrol.

She did explore more of the Bray, though.

Jamie frequently stopped, looking into the distance in the same way Honey B was. I felt they were spending time together, just yards apart.

 

At one point, Honey B craned her neck to see who was coming out of the Chute to join her.

It was Mave!

 

It wasn’t that long ago that both Honey B and Mave refused to go outside.

Today, with the stillness and calm, I felt honored to be a witness to their enjoyment of this space they have. Where they can roam. Or sit and quietly contemplate.

Filed Under: Honey B, Jamie, Mave, portrait, The Bray, Weather, Young's Hill Tagged With: explore, patrol

More of Brave Mave on the Bray

April 14, 2024 by Diana

As J.B. excitedly described last week, Mave finally decided to explore the outdoors. We don’t know what prompted her newfound bravery, but we are here for it!

And so, apparently, is Gordo.

Filed Under: Gordo, Latest Videos, Lucky, Mave, Sanctuary, The Bray, Willy B Tagged With: adventure, Bray, explore, Gordo, greeting, Lucky, Mave, Willy B

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