Weekly Update 3-07-08

Poor, poor Shmi. This crate confinement is really getting her down. She longs to finally be free of her imprisonment. The larger crate was nice for a couple of days. She enjoyed the extra square footage, but cabin fever is setting in. Although the video really does not show it, she normally cries to get out as soon as we enter the room. Once out for her stretch, Shmi will run around to expend pent up energy. We granted her TV privileges, specifically Animal Planet, but I think it may be giving her wild ideas. Most notably, after one primate documentary, she was jumping around all over the place. Either she was getting excited or she wanted me to get in trouble with the vet regarding limitations on her mobility. We might have to tone it down and just have her watch C-SPAN all day. We are slowly introducing our brood. She seems to really enjoy their company. She is curious about what life might be like not only outside the crate, but also out in the general population. Only a couple more weeks left, and she will be able to find out. Just hang in there Shmi.