I hope this little boy knows how much he is loved across the world...Thank you for sharing and all the love and devotion you give to these animals...such joy in a world of unrest...❤❤🐘🥰

@LibertySneeden

25 күн бұрын

You are so spot on. Phabeni and his family are a special treat each day.

@janparish7895

25 күн бұрын

@@LibertySneeden I second that! 💙🐘💙🙏🏻

I swear Stavros has the touch when it comes to the babies. Bless him. I bet his grandchildren Love him to bits.

That's so incredible how they all rush past the food to check on little Phabeni.

@phoenixps

25 күн бұрын

So heartwarming ❤❤❤😊😊😊

@dowth3

25 күн бұрын

... And how meaningful and reassuring to Baby Beni!

@deniseh5269

25 күн бұрын

And his little trumpets. Made me wish he was allowed to be out there trunk to trunks.

@judydarwin4342

25 күн бұрын

Family first😁❤

@user-lg5rn2us2g

24 күн бұрын

Yes.... And Phabeni will jojn to them ❤

So happy he finished his bottle. All the carers are so patient and kind. Thanks guys.

You can feel how much the herd is concerned for the little munchkin!

Anybody else hold their breath hoping he'll keep drinking?

@annavolpe8510

25 күн бұрын

I. But Yessssss After fighting, he drink ! Ouf !🤗

@smitty1371

25 күн бұрын

Eververday🤙🏼

@phoenixps

25 күн бұрын

Yes😢🧿🐘

@mandydavidson6694

25 күн бұрын

Yes, I'm willing him to drink, just a bit more, just a bit more phabeni!. Thank you for sharing. Heartfelt greetings to all.

@Reform4Trump

25 күн бұрын

I always find myself talking out loud, saying, "Come on, Phabeni, just a little more." Sometimes I say, "Let's git er done if you want to go out with your family."

OH I LOVE THAT LOVE SETOMBE HAS FOR PHABENI--AND I LOVE THE LOVE THAT PHABENI HAS FOR SETOMBE! What a wonderful thing to see!

@janparish7895

25 күн бұрын

Isn't it Wonderful? Setombe and her beautiful daughter Klaserie were happy together, but along came this tiny bull and awakened something in her. Happily Klaserie loves her baby brother and the dynamic within the herd shifted so positively. Beni, keep drinking that milk and getting stronger. You have no idea how much you are Loved by so many. 💙🐘💙🙏🏻⭐️

@marjoriehopkins1630

25 күн бұрын

@@janparish7895 yes!

@vivianaiacomelli3080

25 күн бұрын

Sono ultra felice che Phabeni cominci a bere la sua bottiglia di latte, grazie alla pazienza del carer Stavros.....! Phabeni è innamorato di mother Setombe e viene ricambiato da lei e da sua figlia Klaserie! Ringrazio il Cielo. ITALIA

Prayers up everybody for Phabeni!❤️ The odds of these little ones surviving is so difficult and HERD does so much! It is their best possible chance at life. Every elephant needs a herd.

@chiggins4399

25 күн бұрын

We all need our " herd" don't you think? 😉✌️❤️

@LibertySneeden

25 күн бұрын

In addition, I think every elephant needs a Herd, plus Adine and that Carers. Wow, these elephants are loved and cared for to the max.

@SusanCiraulo

24 күн бұрын

K​@@LibertySneeden

@patriciabrannen632

19 күн бұрын

This is the first time I have seen videos about elephants and just discovered Herd two weeks ago. I wish the whole world could be this peaceful, loving and kind. I'm so glad to know that elephants have a place to go to be treated so well. Surely God has helped to make all this happen. ❤❤

He's turning his bedtime into fun and games. The herd really put on the gas to see their baby and once they saw that he was in good hands they went to dinner peacefully.

@EvaArt-ud6gwari

24 күн бұрын

That was AMAZING. ALL THIS WONDERFUL LOVE. He knows it, they know it, now he can be playful and difficult. Get all that attention, funny, he is so darling. May he thrive. Also am so thrilled to see how Khanyisa loves him in her own special way.

@nursiebelle

18 күн бұрын

no one ever treated me that well

I shed a tear AND cheered watching him finish his bottle! THANK YOU so much for sharing this and for letting the herd settle him. Prayers continue! 🙏🏻💚🐘

@judithpederson2415

25 күн бұрын

🎶Drink.Drink.🎵Drink.🎶 We need to play a few drinking songs for Phabeni! 😊

@bettesmith1117

25 күн бұрын

Yes! I actually clap every time I see the bottle empty.

@anamas149

25 күн бұрын

❤

God bless Stavros for his infinite patience! He’s amazing, and “Good boy, Phabeni!!”

A beautiful sight seeing the herd run toward the little soul, trumpeting, trunks raised. ❤ The best sight was him drinking his bottle. Hoping he keeps improving.💖

Phabeni is not as good with his milk bottles as Khanyisa was. He seems to be too easily distracted!! Good to see he is taking the milk!!❤️❤️🐘🐘💯💯

@catherinebreitfeller669

25 күн бұрын

He’s a bull 😂

So great to see Phabeni with lots of energy and being playful during his bottle. Amazing video showing the bonds of all the elephants with this little one and how much he is loved. Made my day. Thanks to the HERD crew for keeping us updated and making videos to appreciate them.

It was heartwarming to see Dame Setombe, Lundi, Bubi, Timisa, Tokwe, Khanyisa and Klaserie running and trumpeting direction the orphanage to meet with little Phabeni whom they missed during their foraging Only after they made sure he was doing good, they went to eat their snacks Those Ellies never ceased to amaze me It takes a lot of patience to make a baby Ellie drink his bottle of milk who only wants to go and play Thank you Stavros, Adine and all the Carers for your absolute dedication

@vivianaiacomelli3080

25 күн бұрын

🤗🤗🤗😊😊😊🩷🩵❤️🧡💚💙👋👋👋👍👍👍👍👍🙏

The way they ran to him 🥹

this is how families ought to behave. They care, they protect each other. Just beautiful. I hope little guy is over whatever kept him from drinking his nutrients - he was chugging it! The workers are angels.

Love the way they come running to him...❤❤❤...soo heartwarming 💕

Setombe wants her baby ❤!

@jk-bw8gf

25 күн бұрын

Maybe Phabeni could have his milk bottles with Setombe present.. She may already understand what is happening and help calm Phabeni in order for him to finish his milk.

@jk-bw8gf

25 күн бұрын

Could you add some vitamized strained Marula to the milk? Maybe different elephant attractive flavours would encourage Phabeni to drink. Even chocolate syrup to his milk ( don't know if elephants are allergic to chocolate like dogs so need to check.). Try to find what he likes taste-wise. Sometimes milk substitutes taste awful so have to find a way to tempt this little one to take his fluids. Need to make it a positive experience for him.

@miri-818

25 күн бұрын

​@@jk-bw8gf I really love your care for the little baby, it's beautiful. Phabeni is the sweetest baby ever!

They know he belongs with them and they want him back. Their little family is incomplete without him. Prayers from the USA for that little bull. 💙🙏🏻🐘

Maybe the caregivers should always carry a couple of small bottles in a cooling bag with them so they can feed him on the spot. Stavros is such a wonderful carer; my heart melts when I see how he interacts with Phabenin. I'm thinking about Phabeni multiple times a day. My best wishes are with him always.

@vivianaiacomelli3080

25 күн бұрын

👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👋

When the Herd dash past their food to get to Phabeni, that tells you all you need to know about the Love they have for our Adored Warrier Baby. Bless You Adine and Stavros. Thank You for sharing this! 😊🙏👍🐘💙

@vivianaiacomelli3080

25 күн бұрын

Noi umani dovremmo imparare molto da questi spettacolari, intelligenti animali.....MEDITIAMO GENTE DI TUTTO IL MONDO.

@janparish7895

25 күн бұрын

@vivianaiacomelli3080 I'm sorry but can't translate this 🙏🏻

@susanfeneley

24 күн бұрын

​@@janparish7895 I find that when you're notified you have a reply, you can only get the translation by going to the original video. If there's another way, I'd love to learn about it. 😊

@janparish7895

24 күн бұрын

@susanfeneley Will try, Thanks Susan! 🙏🏻

@janparish7895

24 күн бұрын

​@@susanfeneleyIt worked! Thank you! 😊🙏🏻

It broke my heart to watch Phabeni 🐘 at the fence crying for his mama Setombe 🐘. Then Setombe 🐘 and some of the other elephants 🐘 come running and trumpeting to see her baby.😢 I was so happy to see Phabeni 🐘 drink his whole bottle 🍼. Starvos you are so patient with him. Thank you all for loving this little bull 🐘. Phabeni 🐘 is so lucky to have such wonderful carers and an elephant 🐘 family who love him unconditionally.❤️🐘❤️

@vivianaiacomelli3080

25 күн бұрын

Dear Dorothy hi, condivido pienamente il tuo pensiero. Buonanotte.

@dorothywestcott2408

25 күн бұрын

@@vivianaiacomelli3080 thank you my friend. My heart broke 💔 watching Phabeni 🐘 cry out 😥and when some of the females came running to him. Have a lovely evening. 🤗🤗🌹🌹❤️🐘❤️

@vivianaiacomelli3080

24 күн бұрын

Dear Dorothy, hai ragione, l'urlo di Phabeni era di dispiacere per essere diviso da mother Setombe,l'ho notato anch'io, hi Dorothy, benedizioni a te e famiglia.

@dorothywestcott2408

24 күн бұрын

@@vivianaiacomelli3080 I know that was gut wrenching to hear him cry. Then to also see Setombe 🐘, Khaynisa 🐘, Klaserie 🐘, Limpopo 🐘, Timisa 🐘 and Tokwe 🐘 running to the fence and trumpeting was just so sad. Have a beautiful evening, to you and your family also.🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️

@vivianaiacomelli3080

24 күн бұрын

@@dorothywestcott2408 thanks you dear Dorothy kiss😘😘😚

That was so cool! U can see how much they all missed him. 😻💜🥰☮️

Phabeni would rather play than eat. A lot of human kids are like that. ❤❤

FINALLY THE WHOLE BOTTLE , GOOD JOB PHABENI

Stavros never gives up on Phabeni. So happy he finished the bottle. What a show by Setombe and family to greet him. 🐘😊

It brings me joy to see the kindness and love you have for the elephants!

Sending healing and love to Phabeni

It’s so good to see him empty his bottle. It must be so difficult for the carers. Little Khanyisa was so good at taking hers. ❤❤❤❤

Bless Stavros, so patient with the baby.

Trumpeting, love comes running. 💋🫶

I am heartened to see Phobeni's improvement. One doesn't realize how fragile young elephants can be. Thank you to the carers, vets, and Adine for taking action quickly so that Phobeni did not decline further.

Awe little Phabeni! Your family didn't leave you, they come back and they love you very much. Get better little bull.

Stavros to the rescue, now I understand why he is kept in such high regard when comes to taking care of the most vulnerable, his work is magic indeed !❤❤🐘🐘

I’m so happy I’m crying. The way you all take care of one little elephant means the world to me. But not only that you take care of a whole herd and lambs and dogs and everything you run across. Anyway, I just had this deep love for you all I wanted to share. Your kindness and patience is immeasurable!

Amazing watching all that power moving towards you....hoping Phabeni continues to take his bottles and get stronger. They knew something was missing and it was their baby. He does have a mind of his own!

Come on little Phabeni... we are all rooting for you!!! I am praying twice a day for you little guy...get well!!! xoxoxo

Continued prayers for all of you amazing caregivers and magnificent creatures, and mostly our precious Phabeni! 💕🙏

This is one of the most compelling stories on KZread at the moment. I'm locked in to every update.

@cynthiamoore3250

25 күн бұрын

Me too ✋️

Phabeni is a typical child he wants to play some more you have to drink your bottles to keep you well

I do enjoy the elephants trumpeting to let Phabeni know they missed him and are concerned when he leaves early.

Amazing moment when they sending him those powerful healing energies waving their trunks at him❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

So glad our sweet boy drank all of his milk! ❤ Keep it up, Phabeni! We need you strong and healthy, little one.

He's back to his feisty little self 🥰

They're saying "where's our baby"

Hello I hear them they are beautiful

That has to be the hardest thing for Adine and carers, the daily trembling when the little ones get sick. You would learn to stay calm and collected against all odds. I wish you all a lot of strength and all the best for little Phabeni. 🥰🙏

I have cried over this little boy, praying daily he will be fine and back with his heard full of health, the other elephants love this little guy

Running to him ❤️

Septembe was so sweet trumpeting & running to the fence "where's my son!" ❤❤

His elephant family are worried about him too. Sweet boy I hope he makes it. When I think about Khanyisa and all the hurdles she had to overcome and yet she made it.

I love Stavros, he seems like a wise dad gently helping his son with determination and kindness. Thanks to each of HERD team and Dr Rogers. Paws crossed for little Phabeni

Well wishes sent to little Phabeni and thank you to everyone at HERD.

That's our boy Phabeni, sweet baby. 🙏🙏

Phabeni wants his family more than food, their bond is strong. Wish Setombe could tell him the more bottles you drink, the more we can be together . 💕

Your heart melts when the herd run towards Phabeni with loud greeting cries and his excited response is so touching. He seems a bit thinner but t.g. he's drinking his milk. Poor Aidine, Stravos and all the carers must be exhausted, showering Phabeni with all their love, care and time. It shows so much in baby P's playful little trots and runs. You are a MAGIC team.❤

I was surprised to hear he's had another drip. It seems we have to take each bottle, each day as it comes with phabeni. Each day and each bottle he finishes is a blessing. Well done Stavros for your patience.

Elepanths are amazing and beatufull animals❤❤❤❤❤❤

God bless you and this wonderful Creatures ❤❤❤

The Caretaker’s patience is incredible.. and with success .. happiness all around.. 🐘❤️

It does my heart good to see little Phabeni taking his bottle. His carer is very patient and kind with him. Keep up the good work sweet boy!

Stavros, you have the patience of a Saint. Bless you for allowing him to drink in 'his' time.

Oh, thank you! It's amazing how they run to meet Phabeni! And now I can respire again, baby Phabeni is back! ❤🐘🧡

listen the gentle encouraging voice stavros uses to talk to him. that is so sweet

That little trunk is full of mischief… So relieved that he drank his milk ❤

Whew! What a relief to wake up to little Phabeni eating and looking much better since seeing the vet.

Now I understand how my mom worked hard to make sure I eat my food inspite of all my naughty ways of avoiding food😂😂. And how happy she would feel as I finished one complete meal❤❤ Iam so happy to see you drink milk dear phabeni. Stay healthy pls.we love u❤

Wow wow wow...incredible!!!

Phabeni made a deep, LOUD rumble when he was at the fence where the elephants were to see their little baby, Phabeni. ❤❤❤

Their sense of family is so strong and their love for each other, especially for the little one, is so powerful. We know it is necessary for him to return to the orphanage for the night, but it does not make it any less painful seeing all their reactions, especially Phabeni's frustration with the separation and Setombe's obvious concern with her baby's absence. Thank you so much for all you do Adine and HERD, and especially Stavros' patience and persistence in making him drink his milk. I have faith God will bless all your efforts and works.❤🐘❤

Thank you stavros! You have a mountain of patience with the little bull🤗. I know Phabeni is kept in the orphanage for his safety because he’s so tiny; but I wonder if it is the source of his health issues. Little Phabeni doesn’t understand why he can’t be with his herd at night and it seems as tho he misses them😔 I guess I’m just worried because to date-Jabulani is the only orphaned bull to survive. I pray Phabeni becomes the 2nd baby bull, with Jabu to help grow this wonderful herd of Ellie’s 🥰 I know all those associated with HERD TRUST will do all they can to ensure this goal is achieved. Love to all of you!!!!!!!!!!💜🐘💜🐘💜

@allisontadeo8472

25 күн бұрын

I'll be worried for Phabeni until he turns 3 years old. I think about Shawu and Mopane when I watch Phabeni.

THE INTERACTION WITH THE HERD IS HEARTWARMING . THIS LITTLE GUY IS LOVED BY ALL ❤️😊

That was the moment...my heart was beating so fast with happiness...when the herd came rushing to see little Phabeni. Thank you Adine for the update. Get well soon sweet beni❤

It's impossible not to have tears watching this. ❤

The music of the brass in the marching band trumpeting to the song "There's My Baby" as they rush onto the field. Gives me wonderful shivers.

Very satisfying watching Phabeni drink all his milk!

I believe the HERD is the best medicine. They know when he is struggling and how to support him.

Stavros, you are so patient! Thank you.

What a Mighty and Merciful God we serve! Praise Your Name Almighty Father for being gracious to Phabeni ♥️

@LibertySneeden

25 күн бұрын

AMEN. God is GOOD all the time. ❤❤❤

@GuantanamoBayBarbie3

25 күн бұрын

Amen! It makes me cry tears of gratitude. ❤

@marks35

25 күн бұрын

Big Amen !!

@micowe8089

24 күн бұрын

Yes. Thank you Lord. You created all these creatures as well.

I put on headphones to get the full impact of the trumpeting! AMAZING!! And then with them running to Phabeni... a spectacular scene and immensely heart warming. You have to get through this sweet boy.

Setombe was worried sick. So many prayers for Phabeni.

So beautiful when the ellies run to greet Phabeni! He seems to turn to Adine and say, "they love me!" Baby boy's future is bright! Thank you for all you do, and for the update. Sending healing thoughts❤❤

Family is forever ❤

Well done team,God bless

Awe what a relief! Sending positive energy to him for continuing to drink his entire bottles.

Seeing that trio, with Setombe in front, literally running the whole way back to see that little one, made my heart soooo happy. That bond is so strong, and it is so good to see. Adine you and your team made excellent job. And Phabi drinking again is also a huge achievment. Hope his condition will improve more so that he become healthy again. Sweet boy.

It's so sweet to watch and listen to the herd calling to him, and then the rush to comfort and reassure their baby boy. He couldn't be more loved! Thank you, HERD. ❤️

They all reach and sniff with their trunks. So touching. The infinite love of the herd.

Amazing how they came running to see the baby boy. He has to stay well because if not, it will be so hard on the herd. Thank you Stavros for being such a wonderful friend and caretaker to the sweet boy. It was good to see Lammie and Spotty. 🩵🐘🩵

Absolutely! Thank You Dear Stavros. 🙏😊🐘💙

So happy the little one is drinking again thank GOD ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

That makes me so happy to see him drink that milk, it felt like of my children was ill. But I won’t stop sending positive energy vibes, and prayers.🙏🏽🙏🏽🐘🐘🩶🩶

My grandson Mikee wants to thank everyone who participate in his 1,000 🙏's for Phabeni! Mikee says that Lil Phabeni is getting better cuz you all cared enough to participate. Mikee is only 5yrs old and is so invested in Phabeni since the very beginning. Thank you all for helping Mikee feel a little less helpless cuz 5 yr olds don't understand certain things so this was his way of trying not to feel so sad at Phabeni's decline in health. Thanks again to all of you for helping me to help Mikee to help Phabeni 🙏🐘😇

@susanfeneley

25 күн бұрын

@karijordan4930 Mikee, you ROCK!! Love, kindness and empathy can never begin too young.

@GuantanamoBayBarbie3

25 күн бұрын

You're teaching him to pray at a very young age. I wish I had been so wise. ❤✝️❤️

@CANM-hv4ki

25 күн бұрын

Thank you, Mikee! Your faith and love for Phabeni are beautiful. I don't know you personally, but I know you will grow up to be as magnificent as Phabeni will be. God bless you, young man. We will all pray for Phabeni's health.🙏❤🙏

@katieciccoianni4415

25 күн бұрын

Praying for Phabeni Mikee. So sweet of you to ask for prayers for that little elephant. You will grow up to be a wonderful and caring man. Maybe you'll become a wildlife vet someday. You have the heart for it.

I just wanted to say to Stavros, congratulations and a job well done for keeping with Phabeni in making sure he has the whole milk bottle to the end. Your persistence definitely payed off and for that Sir, I give you congrats and respect too. You’re an awesome man and I know you were awesome with our sweet Khanysia when she was young too.👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️. I do still pray that little Phabeni will continue to get stronger and continues to take his bottles too. It is a good idea too for him to be with his Herd elephant family cause that is truly what he needs cause that is now what he knows too and he does however also has an adopted elephant mommy too who needs to nurture him and be with him too. Thank you for this video and Stavros, please keep up the awesome persistence work you do with Phabeni too. Hugs love and God’s blessings to you and all the elephants too. Sue M. Florida,USA 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻❤️🙏🥰😘🐘🌼🌸😎❌⭕️❌⭕️

What a BEAUTIFUL video of Setombe, Klaserie + others rushing over to check on Phabeni -- INCREDIBLE the depth of their bond! Stavros is a miracle worker gettung Phabeni to drink his entire 🍼! BRAVO to all! Sweet dream, Beni-boy!!! 💕🐘 💞

Phabeni likes to play with his bottle as he feeds 😂❤.

Blessings to Phabeni, the Caretaker, and all at the awesome Sanctuary! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

1:00 This is right out of a Disney movie :-) You should have warned viewers that they would need some tissues! :-) Seriously: Elephants are such amazing creatures! Thanks for uploading, you made my day!

Hey Phabeni, Setombe and Klaserie tells you to drink milk..😍🥰😘