Sanctuary means different things for the seven chimpanzee individuals that live in Cle Elum, Washington.
Negra’s sanctuary lies in the solitude and comfort of a giant nest:
And sometimes the chance to peacefully pick wild greens on Young’s Hill
Jody finds sanctuary in the company of others:
as well in moments of quiet:
and bounty:
If Annie had to spell sanctuary, she would spell it M-I-S-S-Y:
Missy’s sanctuary is all about movement!
Jamie’s sanctuary is filled with cowboy boots:
And boot related activities:
Burrito’s sanctuary needs to be delicious:
and fun!
Foxie’s sanctuary wouldn’t be complete without dolls:
and friends!
and friends that steal said dolls and play keep-away!
The next to last pic of Jamie and Foxie….Chimpanzee Gothic!!! Love it!
What a lovely post. So heart-warming to hear these wonderful stories of their individuality and uniqueness. Thank you for letting them express themselves in their very own personal way! <3 <3 <3
Beautiful and thoughtful post and thank you so much Anna!! LOVE LOVE LOVE Burrito in the veil ~ just haunting!! Hugs to you all!
Sanctuary is so personal to each individual. Thanks Anna for letting us know what it means to each of the Seven. While I love all the reasons I almost cried when I read “If Annie had to spell sanctuary, she would spell it M-I-S-S-Y”. Never take for granted the importance of a best friend in your life, especially if you’ve lived alone in a small cage for decades!
AMAZING PHOTOS, as always! But truly love these so much! ?? Thank you!
Just loved the Buritto in veil one, made me smile in the middle of a BAD DAY. Like Kathleen, reading “If Annie had to spell sanctuary, she would spell it M-I-S-S-Y.” What a touching thought…so happy they have each other. How do you caretakers come up with such different posts every single day, amidst all your hard work caring for those chimps? You never cease to amaze me.