Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored in honor of Sarah Baeckler by Patty Wilkerson! As Patty appropriately summed up when asked about sponsoring the day, “Who doesn’t love Sarah?!” And we couldn’t agree more! Sarah is the former Executive Director of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest and recently moved out of state and into the next chapter of her life as Executive Director of the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance. And though she works tirelessly to improve the lives of primates everywhere, she still manages to come back to volunteer her time at the sanctuary as a volunteer caregiver. (As a side note, Patty is a chimp house volunteer who also comes from out of state. We have the most dedicated volunteers!).
I suspect Foxie is going to be doing a lot of pirouettes and back flips when she sees her good friend, Sarah, today. We humans might as well, but that would just be awkward, so we’ll leave it to Foxie.
Patty, thank you so much for honoring Sarah and the chimpanzees in such a thoughtful way!
Absolutely right on! Who doesn’t love Sarah?! Please give her a hug for me. I know the “7” and all of you are thrilled she is
visiting. What a treat!
Wanda
Everybody was happy to see Sarah today. We all took turns with her and enjoying her company and hearing all about what she is doing these days. Of course she is working hard to help captive primates have the best life possible.
Sarah is the Champion of Chimpanzees,
She ranks right up there, with Dr,Jane Goodall,
I think the Chimps all know it …
Foxie certainly does, and show it well in Sarah’s honour,
Oh thank you thank you thank you, all of you! Patty I love you so much! And Wanda, Denice and Rita, you three aren’t so shabby yourselves. I had such a good time with the chimps (and humans) last week. Can’t wait for the next time! xo.
Miss you Sarah!!!