Nibi the Beaver has a forever home at the Newhouse Wildlife Rescue in Chelmsford, and a new role as an educational mascot, the governor's office said Thursday.

Nibi has captured the hearts of many of our residents, mine included,” Gov. Maura Healey said in a statement. “We’re excited to share that we have issued a permit for Nibi to remain in Newhouse’s care,

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has issued a special permit to allow Nibi the beaver to remain at the Newhouse Wildlife Rescue where she's been living since being saved two years ago, after the facility had said she would be released back into the wild.