Project Description
BOON DEE
บุญดี
BOON DEE
บุญดี
Name meaning: Good merit
Arrival date: 25/08/2018
Arrival age: 30
Rescue location: Pattaya
History: Boon Dee is half blind and was rescued from a trekking camp. Her rescue was made possible by the generous support of Joan Pearson. When we learned that there was an elephant in need of rescue we headed out to investigate. Having arrived at the camp four years ago Boon Dee had been in a terrible state. Emaciated and covered in abscesses her owners cried when they first saw the abuse and neglect she had suffered. They took good care of her while they had her and returned her to full health. When they were forced to sell her they didn’t want to run the risk of her falling into the wrong hands again and contacted WFFT. Boon Dee’s owners accompanied her on the long journey back to the centre. They cried again when they saw where she was going to spend the rest of her life, but this time it was tears of joy. On her first day after being freed of her chains, she was already walking around exploring her brand new home in Project 4. During her first walk she immediately approached Ganda, we learned that they had worked together many years ago.
Boon Dee’s Story
Boon Dee’s Story
October 2019
Foot Care for Boon Dee and Mae Poh
This week WFFT was honoured to welcome Asst.Prof.Dr. Weerapongse Tangjitjaroen, the Director of the Large Animal Hospital at Chiang Mai University who visited us and performed foot treatments for Boon Dee and Mae Poh.
August 2019
1 Year Anniversary – Boon Dee Regains Her Freedom
Today we celebrate one year since Boon Dee was freed from her past life of abuse.
June 2019
Cleaning Lake for Boon Dee
A BIG THANK YOU to all our lovely volunteers who helped to clean 30-year old rescued elephant Boon Dee's lake this morning.
February 2019
Fruit Pops
It may be winter where you are but it is hot and dry as ever at WFFT! Volunteers made fruit popsicle enrichments for our midland elephants to enjoy and cool down with. They were hung [...]
October 2018
How to Age Elephants
Did you know that elephants have 6 sets of teeth in a lifetime? Here are some other ways you can estimate the age of an elephant! https://youtu.be/eC7zQSYne3w
Boon Dee & Jum Nong Update!
A little update on our two latest rescues, Boon Dee and Jum Nong. Jum Nong is officially lice-free and they are both having a blast in P4. They were hanging out together this week sharing [...]
August 2018
Boon Dee’s New Life Begins!
Our most recently rescued sweet soul is doing great (If you haven't already, watch our video for Boon Dee's backstory: http://www.thaielephantrefuge.org/breaking-news-elephant-boon-dee-regains-her-freedom-video/)! On her first day after being freed of her chains, she was already walking around exploring [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Elephant Boon Dee Regains Her Freedom (VIDEO)
Check out this video of Boon Dee's rescue just two days ago. See her full story here: https://www.wfft.org/wildlife-general/breaking-news-boon-dee-is-free/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNxvdzcjiF0