Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Danielle Gorshein in honor of the chimpanzees, Hercules and Leo. Danielle shared the following message about today:
“I am so inspired by the work of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. I have been a supporter for a while and recently read about two chimpanzee’s Hercules and Leo who are being held by SUNY Stony Brook in New York and there is work being done to free them. I feel terrible about this and sponsoring a day in honor of them is the least I can do. I am so happy you have a safe place for these special 7 to live out their days knowing what it means to be loved.”
Danielle, thank you so much for your compassion and desire to follow issues faced by our fellow primates! The case of Hercules and Leo is amazing and it’s thrilling to see such a shift and expansion in thoughts and attitudes occurring. We are so touched that you would think of the “Cle Elum Seven” in honoring Hercules and Leo today. We hold Hercules and Leo, and all those awaiting their life in sanctuary, in our hearts and minds.
You can learn more about the work of the Nonhuman Rights Project and the case of Hercules and Leo here.
May all beings awaiting their sanctuary one day soon have a world view beyond their wildest imagination:
What a great thought and message, Danielle.
Thank you Danielle for your compassion and kindness! I’m hoping that Leo and Hercules will soon be free to live a better life. May the day come when all the wonderful animals that share the earth with us are able to live in peace and safety!
Thank you Danielle and as always to CSNW for all you do. … Wonderful photo! .. Following the story of Hercules and Leo, it is an incredible one and hopefully a start of something wonderful for not only Chimps/Primates in Need, but for the perception and treatment of all Animals.
Danielle, what a lovely gift to give. Thank you for your compassion and for reminding us all about chimpanzees like Hercules and Leo and Tommy and Kiko who deserve a life in a proper sanctuary like our 7 beloved friends. Personhood for all!