Last week we welcomed our new part-time staff caregiver Kelsi to the sanctuary! She has been busy learning the daily routine around here and is now getting to know the chimps!
This afternoon Burrito was more than happy to demonstrate proper chase protocol for her:
And how to give a good (and safe) back rub:
And boss Jamie taught Kelsi how to model new cowboy boots for her. Note that Jamie is sitting comfortably in the shade, while Kelsi knows her place in the direct sun:
Keep an eye out in the next couple weeks for Kelsi’s own blog posts as she starts writing about her adventures in care giving at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest!
Good luck, Kelsi!! Thank you for coming on board to help care for the precious Cle Elum Seven !!! 😀
Hi Kelsi, so nice to be introduced to you via the blog. Looking forward to reading your posts and discovering your everyday interactions with my seven best friends. I’d say so far it appears as if you must be “IN” to be able to play chase with Burrito AND give a back rub. I am so jealous! ????
Welcome welcome Kelsi!!!!!!!!! So glad you will be with the chimps and staff!! And we who participate from afar!! Haha! I’m sure many many wonderful adventures and times are ahead of you and we look forward to hearing about them!! Hugs to you all!
Welcome Kelsie! It’s going to be hard work, as you certainly already know, but it looks like you’ve won over Burrito and that’s something! A back rub so early in the game. I too am terribly envious. Enjoy! I look forward to reading your blog.
¡Bienvenida, Kelsi! Que inmenso privilegio tener la oportunidad de ser entrenada por los chimpancés ????
Que disfrutes cada momento.