Ellie is an Elefantito that was rejected by her pack at birth . Si bien los elefantes son conocidos por ser una de las manadas más empáticas y matriarcales del reino animal, es muy poco probable que las madres de los recién nacidos abandonen a sus crías.
This being the case of Ellie, who was rejected by her pack at birth for having a chronic disease . With few chances of surviving, it seemed that their letters were thrown and their fatal destination was inevitable.
But everything changed when the personnel of the Sanctuary Thula Thula Rhino in Zululandia, South Africa , knew his story and decided to intervene to save his life.
The wildlife has experience in the care of wild animals such as leopards, giraffes, hippos, to name a few.
While they specialize in attending rhino -speakers who need rehabilitation, they strive to meet the needs of all the animals that pass through their facilities .
They have never rejected a helpless animal, their goal is to help as many animals as possible .
So when they knew about the Elefantito they welcomed her and gave her all the help she needed. When making a general diagnosis, the medical staff concluded that he had suffered an umbilical hernia .
Unfortunately, the area had been infected and extended by its bloodstream. As if that were not enough, the elephant was allergic to the milk that were supplying him, so his caregivers had to contact sanctuaries from other countries to provide him with the vital liquid, but nothing worked.
Although Ellie’s situation was quite delicate, her caregivers did not give up and began to prepare a special milk , for this, they used well -cooked rice and added a protein and mineral base.
Fortunately, he did not reject this mixture and was finally being well fed. He began to recover slowly and receive all the nutrients he needed .
However, not being in contact with others of its species began to affect emotionally . While he was receiving all medical attention, they did not know how to help the elephant with their social needs.
It was not until Duma appeared, a retired Servició dog that recently rejoined the sanctuary , that the attitude Ellie began to prosper.
From the first moment, Ellie and Duma created a great link , they are a duo that despite being quite different, created the perfect balance to have fun and be the most adorable mischief that we have seen.
They love playing in the sand battery and have shown that they are very happy with the company of the other.
The brave Ellie was rejected by her pack but now she enjoys a healthy and happy life thanks to her rescuers and the support that a hairy being gave her, which regardless of how different they are, have managed to get coupled and create a beautiful bond .