Two, tiny baby trolls arrived for Ms. Foxie Chimpanzee in the mail today, thanks to supporter Stephanie H.!
When Elizabeth and I showed them to Foxie her eyes got big, her hair was pilo-erect (standing on end because she was so excited!) and she just stared at them, mesmerized. As soon as I handed them to her, she gazed incredulously at them, rubbed them against her belly, and then passed them back to me to play “pass the troll” for several minutes. Foxie’s hair remained pilo for the entire game, she jumped up and down, spun pirouettes, and had me chase her with them all through the chimp house. Needless to say, she adores them.
I missed the photo of this, but might I also add, the tiny babies are apparently just the right size to set inside one’s bellybutton (if you happen to be Foxie, that is). Stephanie also sent a wooden cookware set and wooden tool puzzle which Jamie was very excited to see. Thanks for brightening the chimpanzees’ day, Stephanie!!
And in other happenings at the chimp house today, you’ll be happy to know that thanks to the quickly melting snow, Jamie was finally able to walk all the way around Young’s Hill again with a caregiver! At one point she stopped for a few minutes and surveyed the hill and surrounding mountains. Then she turned and ran all the way down the hill. Spring is coming!
Great job Stephanie!
Well if that isn’t one exultant chimp, I don’t know what is! 🙂 Those are definitely some colorful troll dolls.
so sweet Stephanie! where did you find them. I live in an area where there is not much, I am limited on how far I travel due to my condition. I am recovering from getting out of the Hospital after two months last year in Aug. Through Nov.. I almost died , now I am at home recovering. Any info or ideas would be appreciated. I do not order anything on the net due to a personal choice. Thank you Stephanie. I want to help the NW seven as much as I can. Strength and Love too the Chimp Family, xo
You can also send by PO packaged unsalted nuts and not go through the internet. I have one small pac of nuts to get off to them, but has also be sick and will have to have someone take me to the PO. Best wishes.
We (and the chimps!) have the best supporters! We really appreciate everyone’s interest in donating enrichment items for the chimpanzees. A good bet for those interested, is our Amazon Wishlist, as these items have already been safety approved for the chimpanzees. We also have gift guidelines you can check out for additional information here: https://chimpsnw.org/you_can_help/single/guidelines
Thanks so much, everyone!
It was on the wish list at Amazon. I would love to get her a bigger troll so I am going to look into finding one for her. She is a mother who’s babies were taken from her so anything I can do to help her I will do. This is a great sanctuary, small, but doing everything they can to help these beautiful beings that are our relatives. I admire the people who work hard to give back to the chimps.
P.S. I can’t tell you how much it brings me joy to see her holding the dolls.
I so wish I had a fortune to spread around with organisations such as yours. Unfortunately, all I can do is spread your news and stand in awe at what you have achieved in such a short time. I cannot bear to even think about what these wonderful personalities have.been through, but, once again, all I can do is to thank you on my behalf for what you do to bring about the deserved happiness and companionship of these miraculous creatures. With all of by very best wishes. Jilly