Please Meet Gatot
I'm delighted to introduce the newest member of the Buttercupland family, Gatot. We adopted Gatot at the end of 2024 and no surprise, he fits right in. Gatot, like our previous adopted orangutan, Joyce, was adopted via the wonderful organization, International Animal Rescue. Gatot is living in a rescue center in Borneo and happily, he is flourishing.
I just received a first report on Gatot and it's the perfect report for a young and growing orangutan.
Gatot continues to make great progress with his rehabilitation and he now weighs 20.6kg. His foraging skills have improved greatly within the last few months and he is still incredibly close with his best friend, Paijo! The two often travel together around the forest, exploring and often stopping to hug one another. These displays of affection between the two orangutans are very endearing!
Gatot's daily routine involves a lot of foraging, which he has now become very skilled at. His diet varies according to the numerous different fruits available to him. He also likes to eat food given to him by the keepers, such as sweet potatoes.
Gatot's daily routine involves a lot of foraging, which he has now become very skilled at. His diet varies according to the numerous different fruits available to him. He also likes to eat food given to him by the keepers, such as sweet potatoes.
I am very hopeful that Gatot will continue to do well and he, too, will be able to reside outside of the rehab center and be part of the group of orangutans.
No-Spending January is over and though I was tempted many times -- clothes and jewelry really called out to me -- I only spent $4.98 on "things." I bought two pairs of socks and a box of Valentines. The cards were not a very thought out purchase. They were very cute and only $3.99, but they're cards for elementary school and have no envelopes. I'll use them as enclosures with the cards I bought today. I'm not doing No-Spending in February, but I'm going to really think about purchases and not let myself be swayed by things that catch my eye. Is anyone else an impulse buyer?
We've had some glorious weather -- for February -- and I've been able to be out and enjoy walking. I finished January with 87.9 miles and this week is looking good, too. I got to the gym today and made a trip to the Metropolitan Museum yesterday.
As ever, thanks for visiting and keep cozy!
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WHAT A CUTIE YOU ADOPTED. i didn't know people could do that. Nice way to donate to a good cause. We have animal rehibiltation but usually at local parks. Glad you're doing well and can get all that exercise. It'a an accomplishment not all can do.
I didn't know about this adoption method either until you brought up Gatot and his unique story. What a handsome guy! Enjoy the good weather where you live. Blessings, Carol!
Gatot is seriously adorable. I love that he's part of "the family." I didn't do no-spend January but am trying to be careful -- things seem pretty uncertain these days. (That said, I'll be dropping about two grand on a new breaker/circuit panel today. It's always something. Just hoping that my medicare deductible is fully paid before they bill me for the ER! Big gulp.)
I am glad to hear of your recent animal adoption. I like the reports they give you.
Impulse buying is not as frequent as it used to be for me. Ordering online for local pickup or delivery has helped with that. However, the Aldi's aisle with the fun stuff does tempt me at times and things have been know to come home from there - - - but only useful things - - like a cushion for my dining room chair and a carpet for the top of the basement stairs. They do have wonderful seasonal stuff but I am downsizing those types of things. I generally shop there for mainly produce. It is usually quite fresh and more economical than the other grocery stores.
Yes, I have been guilty of impulse buying as well, Carol, and usually that means a return when I come to my senses. The newest member of your family isa good looking fellow and thanks for the link, which I plan to follow.
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