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On The 3rd Day of Thanks

November 23, 2014 by Elizabeth

In this week leading up to Thanksgiving, we are giving Seven Days of Thanks. We have so many amazing primates (human and non-human) to celebrate! (Check out the first and second days of thanks if you missed them.)

Today we want to thank our many volunteers – the incredible, selfless individuals who give their time to improve the chimpanzees’ lives. Caring for seven chimpanzees is more than a full time job, and it’s a job that our small staff of six could never handle on our own. Our volunteers find windows of time in their busy lives to dedicate to the chimps. Many have full-time jobs themselves (or are full-time students). Many come from across the state – or even from other states – to help us out. We are consistently humbled by their commitment, generosity, and spirit. Every single aspect of the chimpanzees’ lives is made better by volunteers.

Volunteers help ensure that the chimps are supported financially by helping out at fundraising and community events.

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They help us expand and improve the sanctuary.

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They help us clean up after disaster.

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They work to give the chimps a clean home…

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…fresh blankets…

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…interesting things to do…

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…and interesting things to look at.

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They accompany the chimpanzees on perimeter walks to defend their territory…

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…and even befriend the local wildlife.

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They make sure the chimps always have fresh, healthy food by planting gardens…

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…and delivering produce donations.

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They are some of the chimpanzees’ greatest supporters, friends, and advocates and we couldn’t be more grateful.

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  1. Meg Konturas says

    November 23, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Love this!! Thanks to all of you for everything you do!!!

  2. Jackie says

    November 23, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    Wonderful! Thank you to all the people that help care for the beautiful chimps! You are truly special!

  3. Stephanie says

    November 23, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    just wonderful and it gives me hope for the human race.

  4. Karen and Don says

    November 24, 2014 at 3:05 am

    God Bless you all. Your generoisity of time and spirit gives us hope for all of mankind, and it makes us very proud to be a part of this amazing sanctuary. Thank you for your dedication and hard work on behalf of those seven lucky chimps and for showing us all what the true meaning of Thankgiving is. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Karen and Don

  5. Lorraine says

    November 24, 2014 at 7:18 am

    what a wonderful sanctuary !

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