This day of sanctuary was sponsored by Juliette Brush-Hoover in honor of her sister Andrea. Juliette shared this beautiful and touching message about today:
“Andrea was my younger sister who left this world way before her time. She was beautiful, hilarious, generous and creative. She loved to help people. And she loved monkeys. I know that chimps are technically apes but I don’t think this distinction would have mattered to Andrea. In memory of my sister’s birthday I am making this special donation to Chimp Sanctuary NW. Knowing the chimps will have a special day full of treats and surprises seems a fitting tribute to my fun loving sister.”
Juliette, we are so honored that you would think of the chimpanzees in remembering Andrea and celebrating her life today. We will be holding Andrea and you in our thoughts today, grateful for all the compassion you both hold and seeing her kind spirit carrying on in the world.
It sounds like Andrea may have had some things in common with fun-loving Foxie, shown here with sweet, Annie (left):
Fantastic photo. I am sending it to all my friends, It can only bring a smile to their face.
What a photo and what healthy and happy chimps! This one is a keeper. Happy Birthday to the beautiful memory of Andrea. She sounded like an amazing person.
What a great way to honour your beautiful sister Andrea.. Although I only knew her for less than a year she certainly left a big impression on my life.. she was so funny and I could imagigine Anie hanging out with the chimps.. Although I didn’t get to the US to be there with you all Andrea was definitely in my heart and always will be.. Lots of Love Miss Speculoos hahaha