tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322713694179386953.post1410437363196970692..comments2023-04-11T05:42:41.373-07:00Comments on Save San Francisco Zoo Chimps - UPDATES!: Joint Zoo Committee Meeting - 2.26.15 - Chimps to Stay! - Keepers Speakleo811 (twitter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11236794393308282027noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322713694179386953.post-12190825899294161632015-03-04T12:37:51.625-08:002015-03-04T12:37:51.625-08:00@Alina - Thank you for your comment. I apologize ...@Alina - Thank you for your comment. I apologize for the delay in replies to all comments. I worked hard to present the information in all aspects of Networking this situation. That left me exhausted, but it was all worth it. I'm here now to post replies. Will do my best to do so in hindsight of the Victory! ... Thank you for the kudos. No matter how emotionally exhausting continually blogging about the Zoo is, I do it for the Animals. I'm glad that in this situation that my efforts were able to be brought to attention by the News piece so that we could have the opportunity for this Victory! The Chimps were awesome! I plan to send them to John Alcarez, the Chimps first Keeper who was interviewed in the News piece. He's not online so this doesn't ruint he surprise ;) I think he will treasure them along with his other memorbilia. Hopefull Lisa has read your complimients. I too was really happy to see another member of the public there, brought in by the story. I wasn't thinking to film her when she spoke, so glad she wasn't camera shy and gave me an interview. In regards to Mark Buell, I still haven't gotten a letter off to him, but in my opinion, a majority of those who sit on the board of the zoo and park, ect, could care less really. Its probably a big drain to them when anything they have to put effort into arrives. ... I'm not really sure what to make of "oversight" but there sure is no checks and balances. Things are always off there. As well the Gorilla door considering the tragedy and controversy I'm a bit surprised at, but if you search my other blog you wil read about how the Zoo didn't fix the heater in the Lion House for over six months, leaving the Big Cats and the Tropical Aviary Animals in the cold all through Winter and our cold snap!leo811 (twitter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11236794393308282027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322713694179386953.post-34373498129941027172015-03-04T12:27:22.772-08:002015-03-04T12:27:22.772-08:00@Andie - Thank you for your comment. I apologize ...@Andie - Thank you for your comment. I apologize for the delay in replies to all comments. I worked hard to present the information in all aspects of Networking this situation. That left me exhausted, but it was all worth it. I'm here now to post replies. Will do my best to do so in hindsight of the Victory! ... Thank you for making the effort to go! Strength in numbers! Yes! I was so glad to see someone outside our circle, be there as a member of the public and speak! Bravo to Lisa! Thank you for recognizing my efforts. I often get long winded, but I like to put forth all I know on an issue, for the best possible portrayal of issue and in this case for the eventual outcome to be in the favor of the Animals. Thankful and relieved that this Victory for them came and came fast!leo811 (twitter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11236794393308282027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322713694179386953.post-17901836461331341752015-02-27T22:17:25.460-08:002015-02-27T22:17:25.460-08:00Thank you for your work on this web blog and petit...Thank you for your work on this web blog and petition that helped bring about the resolution of this dilemma yesterday. The paper mache' chimps are delightful. The video of the slides at the meeting was very helpful as were the Director's explanations, and the elegant Lisa was eloquent. I am disappointed by Mark Buell's attitude toward those who take care of the animals and I have to wonder if he has the animals' interests in mind at all. The November horror and the promises to fix the doors should not be ignored. What is "oversight" for? <br /><br />AlinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322713694179386953.post-5133402627431569062015-02-27T13:05:12.380-08:002015-02-27T13:05:12.380-08:00I am so glad I went to this meeting. I have to say...I am so glad I went to this meeting. I have to say i agree again,with all you have stated. I was proud to see these specific keepers finally come together as one and stand up for problems that have long been ignored. The vet was thete, i was thinking "can't he say anything?" i thought it was awesome for a member of the public stand up and speak with heartfelt passion regarding the chimps. Congratulations on your extensive rallying so that our precious chimps can live out their senior years together in pretty much the only home they have ever known.andienoreply@blogger.com