Foxie is the youngest 40 year old I’ve ever known. In chimp years, she’s an old lady. But this old lady is a backflipping, pirouetting, chasing, wrestling whirlwind. She is happy and silly and loving and kind.
On the chimps’ birthdays, we do our best to make their days as joyous as possible, and Foxie’s day is easy to make. To put it simply, she loves dolls. (It might be more accurate to say she’s obsessed.) Supporters from all over have been mailing in dolls for months, and we saved them all up for today. I meant to count them this morning before we set up the party, but there had to be at least fifty: cheerleader trolls and monster trolls and bride and groom trolls and surfer trolls and rockstar trolls….
For this morning’s party we scattered apricots, apples, pears, figs, and raspberries in the greenhouse, and we poured fruit smoothie into troll doll heads (of course).
The smoothie trolls were a hit.
Foxie:
Burrito:
Annie:
Jamie:
Negra:
Missy, who took it upon herself to systematically undress all of the new troll dolls:
Burrito and Missy:
Jamie:
And the birthday girl:
And a bonus video of Foxie checking out some new dolls:
Happy Birthday, Fox. May you continue to shine bright.
Amy says
Only a few can pass the Foxie test.
Dalyce Kowalski says
Loved it all! Fabulous pictures – who doesn’t love a Troll Smoothie! And that video – priceless! Thank you for giving her a great day!
Barbara says
I guess the troll dolls don’t keep their hair for long!
R. Jill DeMarco says
I laughed out loud in joy while watching Foxie’s birthday video! Thank you CSNW for all you do and have done to save the lives (in every sense of the word) of these dear souls#
Arlene and Michael says
Happy Birthday Dear Foxie. What a fabulous celebration in your honor. I love those troll doll cups. Genius! Thank you to all of you for giving Foxie and all the chimps a wonderful day. That video is heartwarming.
Kathleen says
You throw THE best celebrations! Looks as if those Troll Smoothies were a total smash with everyone!! Can’t stop chuckling over the video, what a perfect ending. Happy Birthday Foxie, may you stay forever young.
Bonnie Stevens says
Happy Birthday Foxie- lookin’ great for 40- you go girl.
Carla René says
My favourite videos are when you throw huge bashes for these party animals. 🙂