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Negra loves pumpkin

November 21, 2012 by Jackie

Yesterday was volunteer Katelyn’s birthday and she decided to dedicate her day to spending time with the chimps. Being the amazing person that she is, she, instead of throwing a party for herself, threw a party for her seven chimp friends. She decided to pick up some mini pumpkins and fill them with all kinds of delicious fruits and veggies. They looked amazing!

We scattered the pumpkins both in the greenhouse and on Young’s Hill. Negra has learned a funny little trick when we do that – while everyone else is busy foraging on the hill, she collects all that she can in the greenhouse and basically gets her own forage. While she did go out on the hill a few times, she made the best profit with what was in the comfy greenhouse. But even the greenhouse was a little too chilly for Negra. She went around collecting as many as she could and made a stash in the front rooms. She would carry the pumpkin bowls in her mouth into the room, carefully set it down on the bench, and then head out for another. Smart lady!

Here she is in the front rooms with what is left of her stash:

After things settled down a bit, she was spotted sitting next to an empty pumpkin bowl, rubbing her tummy a bit, and then picking it up and diving in for more. She loves her pumpkin! Thanks so much, Katelyn!

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  1. Michelle Chambless says

    November 21, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    Negra of the round belly!!!! 🙂

  2. rita stevenson says

    November 21, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    What a VERY clever lady in deed. That is funny,,God bless her her sweet heart.. how so very kind and selfless of volunteer ,Katlyn.. Negra certainly loves her pumpkin treats,She looks like a little sitting Buddah. Im so happy Negra has made a comfortable like for herself,,we all know she deserves the best,

  3. kim forwood (tiki kim) says

    November 21, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    what a wonderful idea! it looks fantastic! yummy treats in festive edible bowls 🙂 LOVZE! everything about this!

    • kim forwood (tiki kim) says

      November 21, 2012 at 6:14 pm

      oh yes and that round belly! so cute! that is a content girl! i’m sure all the kids had a great time!

  4. Annie Norris says

    November 21, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    Nice spread Katelyn! I want to be adopted by CSNW to be spoiled and retire in luxury like the 7.

    I love Negra’s intelligence, and I’m looking forward to seeing how things work out for the 7 tomorrow.

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

  5. Carrie says

    November 21, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    These are amazing! Happy birthday Katlyn.

  6. Wanda Trotta says

    November 22, 2012 at 12:03 am

    A feast fit for 6 queens and the prince! How terrific! Their luck has certainly turned around and they deserve it all! What a family you have created there – people and Chimps! Here’s to all of you!

  7. Libby says

    November 22, 2012 at 12:35 am

    Wow! What a beautiful Spread. Thank you Katelyn for sharing your B-Day with the Chimps…Happy day to you all and Happy Thanksgiving. Negra as always, priceless.

  8. Karen Young says

    November 22, 2012 at 2:45 am

    I am so glad Don and I made the trip to Cle Elum. We had the opportunity to get to know each chimp in person. I never knew that Negra was so sweet. She blew me kisses and clapped her hands at lunch until she got an avacado. All of the chimps are special. It was interesting to see the pecking order in action! Oh, to be a chimp at CSNW on Katlyn’s birthday. The pumpkins looked so good, I wanted to dive into the computer screen. Happy Birthday, Katlyn! You are so generous and made the chimp’s day I am sure. Happy Thanksgiving! I can only imagine what the feast will be today!

  9. Katelyn says

    November 22, 2012 at 7:37 am

    Thanks so much everyone, I cannot imagine a better way to spend my day. And Happy Thanksgiving! It’s going to be a great day at the sanctuary. But pretty much every day is, thanks to the chimps and all of the amazing staff, volunteers and supporters. 🙂

  10. rita stevenson says

    November 22, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    The sanctuary staff and the CHIMPS not depend on you ,, but they rely on volunteers,,Volunteers are the pulse of every non profit. The Chimps LOVE all you do for them..

  11. Rita Stevenson says

    November 25, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    correction,
    the sanctuary staff, and the chimps,
    not only depend on you
    they rely on volunteers.
    Volunteers are the pulse of every non profit,,
    The chimps love all you do for them..

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