When Foxie gets a new doll that she really loves, she often engages in what I’ll call “ritualistic adoration behavior” (don’t quote me on that — I just made it up). You’ll see what I mean when you watch this video that Jackie put together:
Archives for October 2010
Auction Photos!
We were very lucky to have documentary photographer Karen Ducey volunteer her services at the Out of the Box auction this year. Everyone can view the photos and even purchase favorites. Just click here and enter the password chimps when prompted. Proceeds from the sale of the photos will go to the sanctuary.
I am still amazed by everyone who donated items, sponsored, volunteered and attended Out of the Box, and to all who participated in our first ever online auction.
Thanks to all of you, the auctions combined raised over $100,000 and the chimps will be on Young’s Hill next year.
Here are a few photos to give you a flavor for the Oct. 1st auction evening:
Silent Auction:
Live Auction
Dessert Dash:
You really have to view all of the photos to take in the whole event. It was such a special night full of unforgettable moments and an amazing collective energy. It will be difficult to top, but we’re already working on 2011’s auction!
Letting Loose
Foxie and Missy were crazy loons this morning:
Today in honor of Pam Lehnert
Happy day, Pam! Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest celebrates you today, thanks to your friend Jill. The humans and chimpanzees appreciate everything you do for them every day!
Blog readers and event-goers should remember Pam for her ability to transform a space into something spectacular – she’s done it for our auction 2 years in a row now. In addition to her beyond-creative event set-up, she helped with procurement, organizing all of the donor files, writing and editing parts of the catalog, and just about every aspect of the auction. That $100,000 would not have been a reality without her help. So, thank you, Pam and a big, big Happy Birthday to you.
I know Pam admires Jody’s ability to relax, so here’s a photo of Jody in one of her “yoga poses:”
Anyone can honor a loved one! Visit the Sponsor-a-Day section of our donation info page.
A different perspective
Our blog is biased. When you watch our videos, you are likely to see the chimps eating, playing, making nests, or using enrichment. Our blog posts are based on impromptu recordings of the daily goings on here, and these are the things that tend to catch our eye.
You are less likely to see the chimps spitting at us, poking us, or fighting with each other. These things do happen (on a daily basis), but they are much harder to capture on film. So here’s a look at the other (healthy and perfectly normal) side of chimps. It’s not always easy to be a caregiver, but it’s always interesting!
Kissing
Annie and Missy have such a special friendship.
The first bamboo
Here are some photos of the first planted bamboo grove on Young’s Hill.
The view looking down the hill toward the chimp house:
The view looking up the hill away from the chimp house:
The bamboo will allow the chimps to hide pretty well. Here’s the perspective of a hypothetical chimp who may want to spy on the chimp house without being seen:
