Farewell to Baby Elephant Orphan, Snare Victim, Fenya

[@ritazita1111]

This is a very sad time in the nursery. All over the world people hoped and prayed for her to get stronger, but I had a sense of how weakened she was by the horrific snare injuries and lack of food and water. That culture is a travesty which HAS TO BE STOPPED. Now I wonder how Khanyisa is processing this loss. Thank you so much for the work you all do.

[@roybarron5289]

I only hit "Like" because I appreciate being told. I feel such sadness over her loss and the day is a bit darker for her passing.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Ours too...

[@jeancoughlin5490]

Thank you and your team for doing all you could for her. She is at peace now. But still so sad at the cruelty she experienced in her short life.

[@wandamoser7909]

me too

[@pamcollie9063]

I've cried and cried

[@debrahouston2884]

@@jeancoughlin5490 My sentiments exactly. So DAMN WRONG that this precious baby experienced that cruelty and ultimately lost her life bc of ppl's SELFISHNESS. I will always remember her BEAUTIFUL eyes, their perfect shape and her long lashes. Fenya was a beauty. She had such a sweet spirit, as well, interacting w/Khanyisa, lammie + the herd. She was a warrior princess -- brave enough 2let down her defenses to become vulnerable 2u, 2avail herself 2your care -- even w/her man caused wounds. What an incredible ellie she was...Rare, indeed...I will never forget u, Fenya... Yet, I could tell after a while that she was struggling to retain her progress (1 step forward, 2 steps back, in a way) and she seemed 2b losing ground. She gave it her all and so did all of you!...You all at Herd and the Veterinary Team -- You are some of the BEST OF HUMANITY!!! 💞🐘💞 All I can say is I LOVE YOU ALL FOR LOVING + CARING 4THESE WOUNDED, TORTURED BABIES. Words just aren't enough.......💔💔💔 There is a saying: "To grieve deeply is bc we loved deeply." That says how we all feel right now.💔🐘💔 To Fenya, you are at Peace in heaven now, angel. We will see you again. 💞

[@Franklin5261]

I didn’t realize how attached and invested in sweet Fenya I was until I saw that community post about her passing. I am so sorry for your loss to all of you at Herd that were,no doubt, in love with this sweet, fragile, broken little ellie, Fenya. She stole the heats of so many from day 1. Thank you for sharing Fenya with us. She will be missed so much.

[@malindaallen718]

That poor creature was so depleted. She needed to eat, drink, walk, forage, bathe; but every activity exhausted her more, and she had no reserves. She tried so hard to cooperate with you, to respond to your love and your desires for her. In the end, she let go of this tiring world and found the relief of grateful sleep. God bless you for your love and care for that worn and weary baby. You did well.

[@francenepimenta6340]

So, this is how she left us. Not in the dirt, bleeding and starving to death, but in the arms of love and kindness with her every need being met. Her herd donated blood to her, so she died as one of them. Many are sad to see her go, but I’m happy that when her time was up, it was at HERD. You guys are amazing and I’m sorry for your loss. You should all be so proud for what you gave her to depart with.

[@heystevo82]

Very well said. Almost poetic.

[@paulettemarsh3026]

🇦🇺🦘🐨🐘🐑💓💔🖤😭 Beautifully worded🙏🏼 This news is beyond devastating😭 Much love,prayer,compassion & empathy, to Adine, Carer Uncles/Aunties, Khanyisa & Lambie🤦🏼‍♀️🙍🏾‍♂️🙍🏾‍♀️🐘🐑

[@jacqulineedwards7750]

💖🐘💖🐘💖🐘💖

[@jr7845]

Hi obviously I'm looking back at our family, you have eloquently worded this perfectly, much love 💙💚

[@314simplebtich]

😢😢😢 😢😢😢😢

[@JamesAdams-ev6fc]

Dear Adine and Carers: You did the best that anyone could, given the state that poor Fenya was in upon arrival. Perhaps in better times, volunteer observers around South Africa could sign up to form an "early warning" network that would spot distressed elephant calves at an early stage. Then cases like Fenya's would not be in vain. Dear HERD: I have the utmost admiration for you. Dear Fenya: Rest in Peace.

[@MRKRG9]

well said my friend.... I could not even finish watching after the first minute. I guess I didnt understand she was slipping that bad from the videos, I really had such high hopes. GodSpeed Adine, and WHOLE elephant famile(S) I'm so heartbroken for us all.

[@alyssachey8417]

Beautifully said.

[@The-ii5mj]

There are many groups. They have learned so many things & even use dogs now & drones. They rescue so many ,,& they all know love...but some get called home🙏💞

[@louisenieder-heitmann2584]

You don't understand the wild and poachers etc. But you come from a good place.

[@JamesAdams-ev6fc]

@@louisenieder-heitmann2584 Thanks but I do understand. Way back when I lived in a country district where impoverished families lived off trapping of wild animals, not having the funds to buy food store meat. Trapping is snaring and it is a cruel fate for a rabbit or any other mammal. More than that, these families lived off black bear and white tail deer. It was available with a good rifle and some practice.

[@suelittle253]

I've cried and cried and cried till my eyes are swollen, but I do not regret a single moment of loving Fenya.

[@jayshreepatel9992]

Me too. Very sad.

[@waitwhat6882]

So did I. All afternoon yesterday

[@joannmurray1023]

I cried and cried, am still crying. I feel your pain too. Take care. She was safe, comforted and loved.❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘🇨🇦

[@lisag5670]

Awwww Sue Little, your comment made me cry again. We all loved her very much 💔

[@mlight6845]

Me, too. My connection was only by video and yet it was as strong as if I had been right there.

[@jomyb55]

May her memory be a blessing to each and everyone of you, the people who saved her initially and all who supported you in anyway. She didn't die alone and terrified, maybe being savaged by a predator. She died learning to trust again and in safety. That is what counts.

[@sammywheeashton4505]

sob so sooo sorry :'(

[@kerrynaiman937]

God bless for all the love Elephants give to us and theirs😀

[@dw1-norskgaming923]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Kim-lc3fv]

So well said. Rest in peace, dear Fenya. ❤🐘🙏

[@bridgettezayas608]

I feel the same way. I am very sad she did not make it

[@CharlesDavis-r3z]

I'm and 80 years old man and to see Adine, the pain in her, as she stroked Fenya in its final time broke my heart, made me cry. What you did, Adine, you and your staff, to this creature of God as much time as possible in loving conditions amazed me. I'm an atheist but you made me for a time believe there is a God.

[@jayhache5609]

God is love, brother. When our time comes, may we find peace in that.

[@lisapatrino7405]

I BESEECH YOU SIR, BELIEVE ON HIM. THE ONLY WAY THE ONLY TRUTH, THE ONLY LIFE. AND THE ONLY NAME FOR WHICH YOU CAN RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE. JESUS CHRIST, YOUR ONLY HOPE OR ETERNAL HELL. IT'S THAT SIMPLE. JUST GIVE RC SPROUL A LISTEN. I DONT WANT TO SEE YOU GO TO A VERY REAL PLACE,...HELL, I WANT TO SEE YOU IN HEAVEN. THE THOUGHT TERRIFIES ME. WE ARE ETERNAL BEINGS,AND THERE IS ONLY 2 PLACES. AFTER DEATH. AND IF YOU REFUSE TO BELIEVE, YOU SIR WILL BE WITHOUT EXCUSE. YOU WILL STAND BEFORE THE LORD GOD. I SAYING THIS BECAUSE I LOVE YOU. THE TRUTH IS LOVE. I HOPE THIS HAS SCARED YOU A LITTLE.. I PRAY YOU ARE TERRIFIED TO END UP IN HELL WHERE YOU ARE HEADED. IN THE BOOK OF ROMAN'S IT SAYS THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH. GOD IS DEADLY SERIOUS ABOUT SIN. AND YOUR DEATH WILL BE EVEDINCE TO YOU THAT (WE) YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WAGES. BUT GOD HAS PROVIDED HIS SON TO PAY THOSE WAGES. TOO TAKE YOUR PLACE. BY THE DEATH OF HIS SON ON THE CROSS. 2000 YEARS AGO. ON THE ✝️ CROSS. JUST PUT YOUR TRUST IN HIM LIKE YOU WOULD TRUST A PARACHUTE. 💯 I SURE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN HEAVEN. RATHER SEE YOU CAST IN THE LAKE OF FIRE. THE BIBLE ALSO SAYS NO THEIF, NO IDOLATER, NO LIER. WILL INHERITED THE KINGDOM OF GOD. NO BLASPHEMER. WE ALL SIN AGIANST A HOLY GOD. WE HAVE ALL SINNED AND FALLEN SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. WHO DO YOU THINK GAVE YOU LIFE, OR THE SUN THE MOON THE STARS. BIRDS ,TREES, PUPPIES KITTEN'S. THE 👁 EYE. ALL THINGS YOU HAVE ENJOYED IN YOUR 80 YEARS. I PROMISE GOD SIR CAN AND DOES GRANT US ETERNAL LIFE THROUGH HIS SON JESUS AND HE CAN NOT LIE.. LISTEN TO TODD PIERCE// RIDING HIGH. OR RAY COMFORT. PLEASE, I DO LOVE YOU DONT WANT TO SEE YOU IN UP HELL. TIME IS RAPIDLY COMING TO AN END. PLEASE CONSIDER WHAT IM SAY. IT NOT MISTAKE..... THAT I RAN ACROSS YOUR MESSAGE. CONSIDER THAT. GOD IS REAL. I CAN ASSURE YOU.😢 I pray that the truth of HIS WORD pierces your soul.

[@lisapatrino7405]

​​@@jayhache5609only if you belong to HIM. THE Lord, JESUS CHRIST.

[@LibertySneeden]

Dear lovely man. Wonderful of you to post such a beautiful message. I'm 72 and only met a God of love, mercy and compassion when I was going on for 70. I love your heart, when you say you for a time believed there was a God. I hope that one day we will meet in heaven and both share our stories of how we made peace with God. I now love God the Father so much. ❤❤❤ Lovely to meet you here. From Liberty.

[@Annie497-f5x]

Seeing these magnificent creatures and the people like Adine and her team of humans who dedicate their lives to helping them, helped restore my once lost faith in mankind. I can't look at an elephant, zebra, giraffe, peacock, leopard, tiger, flamingo, etc and not believe that a master creator painted their beauty with his wondrous brush. Then I look at a blobfish or a platypus, and is makes me chuckle in believing God also have a sense of humor! A world without wildlife and nature would be a dark world, to me. I can't believe that such perfection could just be random. And, like you, people with such pure and heartfelt goodness in their souls like Adine and Joshua and Herman and the rest are the best there are.

[@mike48877]

Just watched her first 6 days at HERD -- then I saw this. Very sad. My sympathies to all. You did a great job. You couldn't have done more. She we will be missed. 🐘🌈

[@beulahcarter8045]

Adine and all the staff at HERD, THANK EACH OF YOU FOR MAKING HER LAST DAYS AS COMFORTABLE AND LOVABLE AS Y'ALL COULD. SHE DID KNOW THAT SHE WAS LOVED 🐘🐘🐘🐘💗💗💗

[@muber9788]

Now is a time to mourn. We are so very sorry to hear that Fenya lost her battle. It was amazing that she survived as long as she did given her injuries. Thank goodness she was with you her last few weeks. Thank you for all you do.

[@joanneburns325]

Fenya’s lasting as long as she could with help and love was not in vain. Each loss can be a gain if we learn, and we can learn from such a sweet little girl!! Everyone put so much love and care into this little one, and her passing will not deter them from persisting to save these innocent victims. And she learned about making friends who loved her before she died!! What a blessing!! Another little sweet star in the firmament.... JDB

[@dorothynelson8620]

Heartbroken. She had the whole world also as part of her family, you don't need the same DNA 2b family. Rest in Peace baby girl Fenya.

[@truecrimequeen75]

Well said

[@christinaengles4565]

Even though the larger herd did not get a chance to physically touch then you, as you have mentioned so many times, they are deeply intuitive and I hope there is some way that you can share the grief of her loss more openly with them by having some kind of symbolic funeral service or at least go and talk to them as a group with little canisa, I think of other shots I've seen from different herds where the elephants are so tender with the bones of their loved ones. I imagine you've had to take Venice bones off for an autopsy, so

[@lisag5670]

Well said Dorothy

[@kerrynaiman937]

Very sad!!!!

[@Serpenzeye]

What happened? I thought she was doing so well, eating, healing, and getting exercise!!

[@LadyShanghai-wj1kh]

I can’t say anything except for my HATE towards those bastards who snared this beautiful little baby.

[@Elizabeth-iw3wd]

I feel exactly the same.... a place for them in Hell awaits 👿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AA-ef3xg]

本当本当になにも罪もない動物達象達をひどいです。密猟者、トロフィーハント、には厳重処罰法律つくるべきですね😓

[@dragonflykisses57]

Plus what she feels having seen her mother die. You will be in my thoughts forever Fenya 😢 ❤

[@SeeksPeace]

Please don't let hate creep into your heart. Anger is, I think, what you are feeling. Its a normal emotion when we see cruelty or injustice. Hatred is a mindset born from anger. It will not help us nor the elephants.

[@gabe-po9yi]

She didn’t die alone in the bush. Before she left, she got to have shelter, safety, milk, all the food an ellie could ask for and, most importantly, she got to have love. My condolences to Adine, her keepers, medical staff and all others who tried desperately to save her. Nothing more could’ve been done for this precious soul.

[@hazelmaciver4076]

I just burst into tears when she made her way over to the other elephants. Its taken me 10 minutes just to write this through my tears. She will be sadly missed by all of us, we all prayed so hard for her to get better, but the man-made and laid snare that had caused her horrific injuries was just to much for her. Thank you all for caring for her the way you did, she at least had a very safe and loving last few weeks of her precious life. God Bless you Adine for all your hard work, it cant have been easy for any of you xx

[@carollove9557]

I don’t have the right words...heartbroken for this little angel...rip sweet Fenya xxx

[@imogen2092]

I can’t imagine the impact of her loss on you all. Adine, you and your staff are amazing! As tears 😭 run down my cheeks. My heart is broken 💔. Fenya is at the end of her rainbow 🌈 playing in the river of hope, sand-bathing with joy, and zooming around without pain. Fenya, you were loved 🥰.

[@MaryLouLord1]

The beauty of Adine singing to Fenya in her last earthly moments. Thank you Adine and fellow carers. These magnificent animals have souls for sure, and if an elephant "never forgets", they will surely be greeting you when your time comes to meet and greet with all these souls you've helped, loved, and saved on the other side.......

[@dianestephenson8528]

Big beautiful eyes. Fenya was a sweetheart. I’m so sorry this gentle little sweetheart suffered such cruelty and lost her mother. Thankfully she received such love from your team

[@sharonott7513]

This poor little thing. I wish we could have saved her. She was sick and thin. At least her last days were felt with love and kindness. Bless you, little Fenya.

[@holdencaulfield4702]

So sad, You never know how fragile a creature is till you spend hours, days & months caring for it & still lose the battle. Sorry for your loss & all the work you put into this little lady. At least she went out knowing she was cared about. : (

[@isawa6649]

I had hoped and wanted to believe even with her up and downs that she would recover. You all fought so hard for her. My heart goes out to all of you at HERD. So sad.Thank you Fenya for teaching me so many things. I won't forget you. Thank you Adine and HERD for sharing Fenya with us.

[@babyraysharon6184]

I simply cannot quit crying. A baby girl lost all too soon. She suffered greatly but her last days were spent in the loving hands and arms of her Carers. She is no longer in pain as she has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and will be forever in the company of her kind and under the loving watch of Our Creator God. Bless you my precious Fenya and I look foreward to being with you when it is my time to cross over into eternity. Sharon in Maryland USA

[@sheriekeans1370]

I've had Fenya on my mind all day. I am so glad that she had love and compassion and care from you and your team in her final days. She knew love and even though she didn't make it she passed with people who loved her very much and gave her everything they could and tried so hard to save her. She wasn't alone out in the dark with predators and starving. She had food and love and friendship and other elephants nearby. She had so many reasons to live and she tried so hard to overcome. You gave her the gift of love and excellent care. The work you do is amazing and important. The elephants are so lucky to have you all.

[@shanasmith2068]

Farwell Fenya I don't know why, but I felt connected. Rest the Green Grasses of Heaven. Beautiful Girl

[@roxannasandel4839]

I'm crying my eyes out for our loss of this little girl Fenya,RIP you beautiful baby

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We have cried streams too.... we miss her presence so much.

[@lynetteclaasen7062]

I am so sad to hear of Fenyas passing. She was very brave. Thanks to the team who did their very best for her. R. I. P. FENYA

[@lisawilson4424]

I’m so sad

[@dw1-norskgaming923]

@@herdelephantorphanage ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@deniseripp1384]

I am so heartbroken I can’t imagine how you guys feel I’m so so sorry. We need to stop these poachers. God bless you all!! Xo

[@jagoldenpyrenees491]

My heart always shatters when I look back and see how emaciated and how broken her spirit was 😭

[@winifredwalker6467]

I have tears. I cannot express the pain I feel when I think of all she has been through. Although she did not become part of the herd, she did not pass alone with a snare around her neck. Your efforts made her final days so much better. Thank you HERD for all you do.

[@mitchlondon8316]

I am devastated at the news of this loss. I wonder how could I become so attached to a little soul so far away and yet so close. What was done to this innocent little baby should infuriate all who have followed her short story. This wanton cruelty must stop! Thank God for you who give everything to save these beautiful creatures who so innocently share with us what's left of our planet.

[@sandragayle4806]

It is so sad that not only did she get snared, she was left by her herd. My heart aches knowing she was stuck in one place, unable to get free until how long? long enough for her herd to leave. She survived by herself with terrible wounds. She was not ready to let go and tried to keep herself fed. So many tragic moments in a young ones life. I was so worried about her, and thought about her several times a day.

[@billiejl6237]

I can’t stop thinking about how painful it was for her family to leave her and for her to be left behind. Her spirit was broken along with her body 😭😭😭

[@AmandaLarsson100]

@@billiejl6237 Losing her family, I think, definitely was too much for Fenya.

[@zamzamahmed8139]

@@AmandaLarsson100 I think the same. She was 2 and half years old..old enough to know she was abandoned..khanisa on the other hand was cut sideways and so her throath was not cut and also if her herd left her she was still a baby at 4 months

[@mbd6054]

Heartbroken. Bless you all for trying so hard. You're the best of people.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you

[@cindykongabel4038]

Fenya has left an imprint on our hearts that we can never forget. She was a precious little ellie! You did so much to help her. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[@BigGrabowski]

She lived her last days with friends, people who loved her, and the hope of an adoptive mother. That's more than she could have ended up with, lost in the bush with her wounds. She survived so she could die in peace; her body knew she could fight a little longer. This was not a failure of any sort, because her own goal was met. You'd attempted to meet your goal as best you could, and I think you did, in a way, by giving her comfort. The best thing you can afford any being is love, and she had cartloads of it coming her way. RIP, little sweet potato.

[@angelikablossfeld5427]

I can’t stop crying. I can only imagine how heartbroken everyone at HERD is. Everyone worked so hard to help her get better. She was showing improvement and that was encouraging. Thank you for your dedication to these wonderful creatures even if it hurts to loose one. ❤️🐘 I am so upset with the people that did this to her. Why do humans have to hurt innocent animals, I will never understand 😢 Please stay strong during this grieving time. Those other elephants need you. 🐘🐘 thank you for everything you do for them.

[@tinyvr7036]

@@mchapman132 I cried for an hour straight. I felt so bad. I cannot donate yet but I make sure I pray and try to bring awareness to the plight of all these needy animals. People do have kind and giving hearts. We have to focus on that. Yes. What cruelty others do is beyond my understanding, and yet, I so admire Adine and her crew how sensitive they are especially with their words and deeds. God bless them all. ****I saw today that an adorable baby elephant was just born at the Texas Zoo. It made my heart sing. Life goes on. People care. RIP little Fenya. We love you. And thank you to all.

[@mariahwolffe3524]

I feel the same, Angelika Blossfeld.! I am so, so heartbroken.... Big hug to all at HERD and for everything you did for sweet angel Fenya. Good night sweet Princess.

[@tucsonvic4105]

@@tinyvr7036 Your words are so beautiful and made me cry all over again but I'm with you this all was caused by man and it needs to stop. ❤️🐘💜

[@cherylallen9776]

I know I can't stop crying too. I can see why Adine and carers dedicate so much of their time to the beautiful/ creatures. The Elephant. God bless everyone involved including the fans❤🐘🐘❤

[@karindebruyn8318]

@@mchapman132 ß

[@MsGroovalicious]

I'm still crying... I know that she's safe now but it's still such a tragedy. I bless you all over there what you're doing for the elephants. I will keep supporting as much as possible because they are such majestic creatures and humans can be such shameful ones. I pray that God touches your hearts and gives you all peace.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your heartfelt message💚

[@monicaeverest1716]

Devastated. But at least her last .few weeks were happy and comfortable thanks to you all.

[@merryarkose6471]

Elephants are not only majestic, they are THE MAJESTY OF THE EARTH!!!

[@j.russelllacour318]

My heart is broken... Good bye little one.

[@drkrishangeekalita9955]

When grief becomes intolerable and heart is completely shattered, that's when you pray to the almighty to give you strength to face a huge loss. Fenya and Mopane both were extremely special and will remain unforgettable always. I can only pray that no one suffers like Fenya. On the brighter side Khanyisa and Jabulani herd is always there to make every one happy. Adine and her team did a brilliant job to save Fenya but god had other plans. Hopefully Adine and team will get over this painful loss and continue doing their brilliant service for animals. A special thanks to Dr Rogers as well. He also did a great job. Proud of everyone at the herd. God bless 🙌🙏❤

[@reneecassidy7279]

My heart is broken, as are all hearts who followed Fenya’s story. Blessing to HERD for the love, care and devotion they gave to her. She will be missed, but not forgotten!

[@elizabethmosca1172]

Her soul now flies free, free of the pain and suffering us humans caused her but also with the goodness and love and compassion her carers showed her. Bless to all the incredible people at HERD!

[@danaricketts8970]

Wow. I don't know what to say. I can see in her movements that she was in so much pain, so her passing has brought relief to her. I am so angry with the poachers who are such cruel people. I feel terrible for Adine and the team who tried so hard. So many tears across the world are being shared for her, for Adine, for the team, and for the community as we all say good-bye to Fenya.

[@Buttercup-jx5bv]

It is beyond sad....this is a cruel world we live in and that is why every small moment of joy and happiness should be treasured. Thank you to you and your team (and all the watchers), for every minute you tried to help Fenya. Her journey and short life taught us many things and wont be forgotten....

[@dianeoxendine7619]

She closed her eyes without fear. Loved and cared for.

[@patriciabrannen632]

Amen. 😢❤

[@annettewelz4591]

I am also comforted in hearing that Fenya was "talking" to the herd. She is loved.🖤

[@maryannefrench2785]

There was such a change in her, when she first got there, she was so frightened and nervous, but she learned to trust you all, and she died feeling loved and cared for.

[@judymarais12345]

Heartbroken and shattered. Beautiful baby Fenya. We feel the pain, and we cannot imagine what Adine and the Team are going through. The incredible love, care, medical aid and comfort that you gave to Fenya is beyond anything we can comprehend. We love you Adine and the Team, Doc Rogers and team. Thank you for everything you did for baby. We are truly grateful that Fenya experienced so much love before leaving us. Love always.

[@leapingkitties]

Thank you for doing your absolute best, for Fenya, and all the ones to come, all the elephants in your care, and thank you for sharing her life. This is so, so sad.

[@bellaruel]

Thank you for giving that sweet girl a home and love ❤

[@TheTeacher1020]

Sweet Fenya. You touched many lives and left us a message of strength and courage. Farewell!

[@userused3199]

I'm sitting here bawling like a baby. I didn't realize how invested my heart was in her recovery. My condolences to Adine and all of you caretakers as you grieve and your hearts heal.

[@nunyabiz-]

@user used yes, many, many, many tears for her and her dedicated carers...

[@paulasmith4271]

I am so so sorry for your loss. Everyone at HERD tried so hard to save her. Even though we did not know her long we came to love her so much. Once again sorry for your loss and she was not alone her little body gave out.

[@priola7587]

Thank you for doing everything you could to care for Fenya. I’m so sorry you have this sorrow to bear. Love and hugs to the entire herd, including all the caregivers and workers at Herd.

[@harveypost7799]

I'm 71 my days r in the sunset .I would hope the people of Africa realise the gifts they have in their wild animals ..stop the poaching once these creatures of Africa r gone THEY r gone...a sadder world for it ..I cry half way round the world....

[@raihanabari783]

Her death hit hard to all because we thought she is going to pull out. She lost her family at age 1-2, she lost her herd, but only hope she remained alive to see her family and herd. Then she found her human family, showered her with love, comfort, treatment, and food. At least she died surrounded by loving people.

[@guvanawie3598]

I'm heartbroken, so, so sad :(( RIP, little soul XXX

[@judybruins-lich4111]

It is with a very sad heart that I've learnt of Fenya's passing on to the garden of eden. She is at rest and no more pain, she is now healed and at peace. I can't express enough how thankful I am, that there is this wonderful place called Herd. That takes the utmost loving care of these unfortunate elephants that have suffered by the hands of humans. I salute each one of you at Herd for the amazing work you do. You did all you possibly could for our angel Ellie. You can be proud. Love you all. XXX

[@Elizabeth-rl8hi]

OMG...I can't stop crying...I kept praying she would make it through ...my condolences to everyone who loved and cared for her 💖

[@justjonni9330]

Fenya passed in the most amazing place for her to go. It's a blessing she was surrounded by people who loved her and not all alone in the bush! Fenya you will be missed, but never forgotten 💞😘 Thanks for showing her what love & compassion feels like!

[@jsomashekara5777]

I an crying. How can anybody hurt this beautiful baby? However it got love and affection while leaving this world.

[@Word-Smithy]

Your suffering will not be in vain, sweet baby. Your fighting spirit won the hearts and minds of many, the world over. We will continue to fight against these atrocities and support causes like HERD in your name.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

💚

[@mariapetras5835]

Yes! We will!!!💥💥💥

[@mavic2175]

I was hoping she would make it through. But at least, she did not die alone. She went out being loved. Thank you to all of you who helped her.

[@laurelbozman6997]

She got so thin, bless her heart. RIP, sweet Fenya.

[@andreaott8819]

indeed, this you really realise when watching the video.

[@shirleymorris9194]

All that care and thinner than ever. Poor little thing.🙏❤🐘

[@dlewis895]

HUGE GRATEFUL FENYA HAD SO MUCH LOVE CARE WOUNDS TREATED LESS PAIN COMPASSION NOT ALONE WE ALL DESERVE THAT LIFE ESPECIALLY AMAZING ELEPHANTS HUGS TO ALL WHO WORKED TO HELP HER ITS HEART BREAKING AND HEART WARMING....I LOVE NATURE AN ANIMALS THEYRE BOTH SAFE AND TRUSTWORTHY..... REST IN PEACE KNOWING YOU WERE LOVEDDDD IVE RESCUED ABUSED DOGS WITH TIME PATIENCE TRUST ITS A GIFT ...THEY RESCUE ME

[@krzysztofwasilewski2266]

Fenya's death is a big loss, indeed. But her death is not in vain. In her short life, she got our attention turn into the wildlife, especially the situation of wild elephants in Africa and the endangered species all around the world.

[@MagnoliaBelle]

“Now I lay me down to sleep”...her soul was strong, but sadly her wounds were stronger😢. Fate brought her to you where she passed on with love instead of fear & loneliness. Thank you for all you do and for sharing these beautiful creatures. 💗🐘

[@aethersaurusrex]

They treated her with love and took her from a living hell by showing her compassion and grace. The world is a little brighter because of your works and a little darker with out Fenya with us.

[@angelamewes4176]

Thank you to HERD for giving her safety, love, freedom and friends. She is loved by many and will be remembered fondly.😭😭😍😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖💖💖😍🤗🤗

[@herdelephantorphanage]

She was very very loved in a short space of time by so many!

[@mariapetras5835]

YES SHE WAS !!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@emilymikkelsen8729]

I thought she was on her way to recovery. It has been a few days since I checked in on HERD. Such a shock! God bless all of you for your love, care and night and day efforts. Rip Fenya!

[@hellok7877]

@@herdelephantorphanage very sad . But please why did she have to walk down into that sand ? Being so weak and barely standing?😧

[@malindaallen718]

@@hellok7877 I questioned that , too. Physical movent is important, but I believe that she was so starved that she had muscle-wasting. Everything she did absorbed more energy than her body was capable of taking in, and muscle wasting probably continued eve.n as they tried to nourish her. The heart is a muscle. She was on a downward spiral. Her organs may have been shutting down before she even arrived at the Rescue. My personal feeling was that she needed less stimulation and more rest.

[@barbarachambers7974]

RIP to Fenya.. you are a beautiful soul who had the best care. I am sure the HERD and everyone misses you. 😢❤❤❤

[@cathyhenley8953]

Adine and the amazing carers made her last days the best ever. She felt safe, loved , and even part of a family. As a result of all the hard work from the gang she even tried her best to keep going. God chooses when it’s time to go and Fenya is amongst angels telling them all the positive things she experienced in her last days. Karma will come to those who set out to harm these beautiful souls .

[@waitwhat6882]

Cried my eyes out yesterday. I will miss her. I feel like she was mine. She was all of ours 😢💔

[@trishtaylor3652]

I have been crying for the loss of such an innocent baby girl. I thank you HERD for loving her and taking care of her. Fenya you will always be remembered.

[@zaikia9775]

I am so heartbroken by this news yet so grateful that she spent her final days with HERD loving and caring for her so she didn't leave this world alone. Fenya you are loved and will be remembered forever.💜🐘💗💜💔💔

[@babaib3513]

Thank u for caring and giving. Its easy to forget that amongst the inhumans there are lot s who are godsend and compassionate

[@Runningfromtheherd]

My God I watched maybe 6 videos about this elephant. How did I become so invested in her. Still crying today.

[@LiseBarrett]

All of You ar HERD are Angel's on Earth. I am incredibly heartbroken for all of you. I know that you did everything to help her. Her little body was so tired and damaged. I pray that Humans stop hurting these Beautiful Creatures. I will never forget Fenya. My Heart is with all of you. Sending Love & Gratitude to every single Soul at HERD 🙏💜🙏

[@jweber297]

She was not well. The eyes deep in the face. Gentle and absolutely tenderness. Little warrior, i'll love you forever.

[@scotslassie6991]

She was dying before our eyes, I want to rage and rant at the people who did this to her, but I won’t. Thank you to all of you for making her last days quiet and for trying so hard to help her. Love and tears from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tarquinbullocks1703]

Everything Lassie says from me too, from Scotland.

[@terjeandreassen6146]

From Norway to😢

[@ellsmere58]

I feel the same, 😢 from United States.

[@nunyabiz-]

Well said... feel the same...

[@cdnscribe1]

As with the others, I feel the same. Thank you for giving Fenya a chance at life.

[@myrigarou]

Dear Adine and HERD carers, baby Fenia taught us to be better humans. She was loved and we did our best, praying, giving or seeing advertising. Thank you. 💕💕💕💕

[@tinasisson4769]

So sad,,,Fenya fought to live,,,,,,,,😢 thank you to the carers

[@indigowings369]

So sad about Fenya, have tears in my eyes, will never forget her. To the team, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you done for her, you made her last days happier ones, you are all amazing, beautiful souls. Love & blessings always to all of you

[@Firedust1]

Adine, where im from " Fenya"means "Peace" and " gift from God " Sending love from Dublin Ireland 🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀

[@vickibowen5617]

It was so heartbreaking to watch little Fenya try to get close to the Herd in the video. Her littie self wanted so much to be among them. 💔

[@alioreo2451]

My deepest condolences and heartfelt thank you. I know you all did what you could and loved this little angel. Thank you.

[@KS-xj8ql]

Please remember that even though she didn’t trust her caregivers completely, she did know that she was fed, had a warm place to sleep, and had medicine that helped the pain go away. It was her time to pass on, even though we’d rather she stayed.

[@deelb9462]

My heart is breaking for this little calf. But, at least she was surrounded by love at her end.

[@susancerezo401]

I think the herd could feel her suffering. Thank you all of you for everything...., and Adine for singing to that dear dear little girl we all loved so much. So sorry for all of you !

[@aniqueg2]

Thank you to all of the HERD team and whoever else who was involved in trying to nurse Fenya back to health. Her final days showed her that there are some humans with pure love in their hearts.

[@onmylastnerve282]

I just discovered her today through your videos and then saw this one. I'm absolutely crushed. Just devastated for her & for you.

[@theflashtheflash6101]

Oh my. This is the second time I’ve watched Fenya and I thought she was doing ok , progress. My heart is hurting but I know she’s gone to the other place where she is needed. No more pain for baby Fenya. I feel for you all. Thank you again for sharing this Beautiful part of your path in life. 🙏🍀🌻🥰

[@c.j1234]

Fenya is a beautiful blessing!! She reminds us how to be kind and to extend ourselves past our own lives. Look how many she touched and the outpouring of prayers, love and healing energy she brought to us.

[@iole96792]

Oh this is extremely painful... for those of you that were closest to her it is even worse, I'm sure. But I'm glad that she had love and patience in her last days. Thank you.

[@franklyspeaking986]

Oh painful painful heartsore for everyone who loved her and tried so hard to help her. At least she did not die on panic and trauma but in a peaceful place of love and care. Elephant heaven welcomes her and gives deep rumbling thanks to all at HERD. 😢💔❤

[@jennifer5714]

Thank you so much for sharing what can only be a painful story of a beautiful little girl. I cried. I think she was just too traumatized and I’ll after living with that snare and the loss of her family. It’s tragic. But she knew love, caring and humanity in her last days. You did everything you could and the herd would have welcomed her I believe. Thank you for the work you do. It must be days of happiness with profound sadness. She was loved right to the end.

[@judyhoffman1359]

I reread your comments again on Fenya! Just watching melted my heart! The purpose we may sometime know! You deal with this over and over, and you give so much hope for the “Herd”! It shows how much they all love you! You are always in my prayers, Bless you all!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much Judy with your beautiful words, it really touched our hearts. 💕🐘🥰

[@dianabeamish3026]

I am completely heartbroken. Poor little baby, I hope she didn't suffer. I know you were all so wonderful and caring, I just hoped and prayed she would survive after all the suffering and trauma she went through. RIP little one. I shall donate in your memory when I can stop crying.. I so hope that people will realize how terrible they to animals and learn kindness and respect. The earth belongs to all animals not just the human kind.

[@jenniferlehman2464]

Adine, my sincerest condolences on the loss of Fenya. She was such a fighter, I prayed that she would pull through. But I know God holds a special place in Heaven for all the magnificent animals He has created here on Earth for us to enjoy and protect. And I know that that is where Fenya is now. Stay Safe. From Ontario, Canada, Jenn.

[@Holdfast1812]

Life's reality is that we don't always get a happy ending, but that does not diminish the heroism, compassion and grace of those who strive to make it so. If there is a light that should shine through the darkness of the present clouds, it is that this terribly wounded, and frightened little calf did not die in the wild, alone, starving and without anyone to try to help her, but surrounded by caring people and another little calf doing everything they could to help her. It was clear by the time she would take the bottle, allow her wounds to be treated, and respond to the kindness she was being shown, that the team had had an impact on her even if it is still a tragedy that the hill to her full recovery was just too steep for the little one to climb. Bravo Zulu!

[@janparish7895]

Beautifully, Beautifully said! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Dune137]

I think this little angel, Fenya, experienced so much cruelty along with the loss of her mother and herd, it was just too much for this baby. I felt her pain every day I would see her wounds and how scared she was at first. We recently lost a beloved family dog so when her glucose kept going down, I knew she was in serious trouble. But still, I prayed and prayed. Honestly, I cannot think about it too much because it makes me so sad and so angry at the same time. I just will never understand human cruelty but I will always do whatever I can to stop it and care for innocent animals like Fenya and countless others. I hope she is in Heaven with her mama and I hope to meet her some day. And God bless people like you who actually care and try to help these incredible animals that deserve so much better.

[@amberday6387]

I'm in tears. Thank you and God bless you Adine and all the beautiful carers for loving this darling little girl so and for never giving up on her... I know how heartbroken you all must be and I'm sending my love and prayers of comfort. Darling little Fenya... You stole so many hearts... Rest in Peace precious one. 💜