There is so much to celebrate today and we’re so fortunate to have had two people sponsor this day of sanctuary! Our first sponsor, Martin Hollander, sponsored today in honor of his chimpanzee pal, Missy, on her birthday, as well as his human pals, Bruce and Deb Wagman, and their animal family, all lovingly referred to as “the Wagmanagerie.”
Bruce and Deb volunteer countless hours in countless ways to ensure the well-being and life long care of the chimpanzees. They are compassionate and generous beings who advocate tirelessly to improve the lives of so many animals. We are honored to have them as part of our chimpanzee family. Deb and Bruce, we love you guys and hope today is full of love, comfort and joy for you.
Deb and her buddy, Burrito:
And we also celebrate beloved Missy as she turns 40 years young today! Missy is one of those amazing people who despite everything she has suffered, lost and endured, has opened the door to her life in sanctuary and run toward it. Figuratively and literally. She seems to embrace every minute of her days whether she is running across Young’s Hill or through the chimp house with utter joy and abandon, chasing her best friend, Annie, foraging for wild greens, racing her caregivers to the garden window to ask for tomatoes, or backing up her chimpanzee family without hesitation. She is such a special chimpanzee woman. We love you Missy! Happy Birthday!!
Martin, thank you so much for sponsoring such a special day and for all that you do for Missy and her family!
Check back shortly to learn about our second sponsor for the day!
Thank you to all who sponsored today at the sanctuary and Happy Birthday to lovely Missy, may you feel all the love being sent your way, that you are so deserving of. Looking forward to seeing pictures of the celebration!
Happy Birthday to the beautiful Missy! How I wish all animals could know love, peace and safety. Thank you to all the wonderful people that sponsored today’s celebration. You are truly special!