I can only imagine the emotions and energy you felt seeing the elephants in person. So majestic, so amazing, and yet so intimidating at the same time! lol. Sorry to hear your pup is sick. We have an almost 11 yr old GSD and so I know the feeling....every time I think about how he is getting up there in age it sure does tug at my heartstrings. He has brought a lot of joy to our lives.