Over the years, Jamie has continued to develop the ritual around her walks with staff and volunteers. These days, it goes something like this: First, Jamie selects a boot for the human to wear. Next, they walk around the hill together (on opposite sides of the fence, of course). When the walks are done, they reconvene in the greenhouse area, where Jamie grooms the caregiver and the boot. And finally, later that night, she will ask for the boot back before settling into her nest.
In anticipation of the grooming part of the ritual, Jamie will often grab a suitable tool during the walk and bring it back with her into the greenhouse. Today, Jamie grabbed a large tumbleweed that had blown against the fence and later used it to groom volunteer Patti and her boots.
Bonus Foxie photos:
What a beautiful and multipurpose grooming tool Jamie selected. Part grooming stick, part broom to help with cleaning tasks. Each photo appreciated, especially the last shot of Foxie. And I love the expression on Jamie’s face as looks towards the photographer in her last photo, sigh.
Wonderful and enjoyable post, J. B. and thank you so much!! I have so much love in my heart for you all ~ hugs to everyone…..
The chimps always put a smile on my face,and a big smile in my Heart! I Love them all!
What a wonderful blog post, and the pictures of Foxie are lovely — she looks truly happy!
What is the fee Jamie charges for grooming?