I met Joe about 5 years ago, a really sweet natured gorilla, will be sadly missed by many.
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The Dewar Wildlife Trust facebook page
Joe died at Dewar Wildlife in Morganton, Georgia on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Dewar Wildlife’s Francis Cipullo, DVM, in conjunction with Zoo Atlanta's Veterinary team made the difficult decision to euthanize Joe at the conclusion of an emergency immobilization following a recent marked decline in his health along with ongoing chronic health conditions that included advanced periodontal and cardiac disease.
"All of us at the Dewar Wildlife Trust are devastated by the passing of Joe. He was greatly admired and loved by all those who came in contact with him, and everyone who was privileged to meet him face to face will always remember him. He enjoyed the tour visitors and especially young children who seemed to provide an endless source of fascination" said C. E. Steuart Dewar of the Dewar Wildlife Trust.
We would also like to thank the DWT staff and countless volunteers who spent their time and energy helping to enrich Joe's life while he was under our care.
We will all miss him....
The Dewar Wildlife Trust
Quote from
The Dewar Wildlife Trust facebook page
Joe died at Dewar Wildlife in Morganton, Georgia on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Dewar Wildlife’s Francis Cipullo, DVM, in conjunction with Zoo Atlanta's Veterinary team made the difficult decision to euthanize Joe at the conclusion of an emergency immobilization following a recent marked decline in his health along with ongoing chronic health conditions that included advanced periodontal and cardiac disease.
"All of us at the Dewar Wildlife Trust are devastated by the passing of Joe. He was greatly admired and loved by all those who came in contact with him, and everyone who was privileged to meet him face to face will always remember him. He enjoyed the tour visitors and especially young children who seemed to provide an endless source of fascination" said C. E. Steuart Dewar of the Dewar Wildlife Trust.
We would also like to thank the DWT staff and countless volunteers who spent their time and energy helping to enrich Joe's life while he was under our care.
We will all miss him....
The Dewar Wildlife Trust