Even though we’re not celebrating Foxie’s birthday until Monday, today’s the actual day. When I woke up this morning I couldn’t wait to get to work and tell her “Happy Birthday!” She is such a special soul – I can’t even begin to convey how happy she makes me every single day.
Although all of the chimpanzees have changed since their arrival at CSNW, Foxie’s changes are sometimes the most heartwarming. Her adoption of Trixie has touched us all, perhaps in part because when she first arrived she was very relucant to use or even touch any of the objects or blankets we provide. Today, not only does she carry Trixie everywhere she goes, but Trixie seems to have expanded Foxie’s use of other objects too. She still doesn’t make nests or use blankets, but she’s showing some very “beginner” nest-making behavior lately – putting a few magazines or other objects around her and Trixie.
When she first arrived, she was also a very particular eater – she only liked fruits. A few weeks after the arrival, I remember very excitedly writing down that I had seen her eat carrots. Then onions. Then peppers and avocados.
We feel so privileged to have the opportunity to help Foxie and her friends expand their horizons, and to be able to share their transformations with you. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to say that Foxie will never spend her birthday stuck in a lab cage again. Celebrate!
Happy birthday Foxie!
Thanks Sarah for taking the time to post..
please know that there are those of us out there (if not everybody!) that digs hearin’ your guys’ thoughts & insights about your observances & daily care of the Chimps.. thanks!
celebrating & feeling good about the seven!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOXIE!!
I look at these blogs everyday..thanks for keeping us posted on these wonderful Chimps!
Wendy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOXIE AND TRIXIE!!!!!
I’m now checking every day too…something very special is happening here…
I was out camping with students for the week and the first thing I did when I got home was to check up on the Magnificent 7 to see what I had missed! It was so good to get back to see what was happening. Foxie, I thought of you on your birthday as I walked through the forest in the Olympics and wondered how wonderful you would have felt being in the wild. Hopefully, you will enjoy the breeze and sun on your face soon in your new home. The chimps are a part of my day now and I enjoy every blog you post. Thanks guys, not only keeping us updated but also for caring so much.
I Love hearing about the progress Foxie has made since arriving at CSNW! Please keep us posted on her nest making activities and everything else she is doing (& also all the others)!!! It is so heartwarming to hear all of your behind-the-scenes stories of their transformations & activities!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOXIE!!! XOXO