What a busy few months Hockey has had! With a steady stream of old and new caregivers visiting her, Hockey has been receiving lots of extra attention and she now has many more enrichment items to choose from. Of her new toys, she is partial to her giant soft banana-shaped pillow. Reclining on it, she crosses her legs and surveys the world around her.

Hockey has been responding well to new play items in her enclosure. An arc of kong balls is now draped from one side of her enclosure to the other. These swing gently, catching her eye. Often, a soft toy is wrapped around this “kong rope” and Hockey will gaze up at it curiously.

Hockey has been eating well and her health has been steady. With the onset of warmer weather, a heat rash was developing behind one knee, but this was detected early on and medicated powder is applied to the area diligently.

Hockey’s caregivers note that she loves to have a cool stream of air gently blown onto her face, particularly as the stagnant dry season weather approaches. She arches her neck and rolls her eyes in the direction of the breeze, eager for more. She flutters her eyelids when she feels the wind.

Another new discovery is that Hockey loves pineapple jam! As a special treat, her caregivers put a teaspoonful on a teether. Hockey likes to gnaw on the toy while using her agile tongue to work off the sweet treat.

Hockey has been responding soundly when peppy music is played during her feeding and grooming sessions. Singer Adele and Disney theme tunes are her particular favorites. She bobs her head in time to the ballads, to the delight of those around her.

With her senses stimulated and plenty of company to interact with, Hockey’s take on life these days is lively and sweet. She will continue to receive special attention and cast her spell on all those who visit her.

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