Negra simply wasn’t ready for this day to start. After a brief hello, she started drifting back to dreamland.
She tried her best to get out of bed, but it was just too comfortable.
What’s the point of getting up, anyway? It would be at least another ten minutes before breakfast would be ready.
Ten minutes is a lot of sleep.
Surely someone would let her know when it’s time to eat.
Negra may not have been able to muster up a lot of energy this morning, but we’re excited to wish everyone a Happy Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day! Anna told you the other day about all of our hardworking interns and volunteers; now it’s time to shine the spotlight on our hardworking staff.
Here’s Kelsi, who spends her weekends working as a Lead Caregiver at the sanctuary:
Anna, who coordinates the sanctuary’s educational events and chimpanzee enrichment program:
Elizabeth, who coordinates our internship and volunteer programs, and who has a preternatural talent for avoiding being photographed:
And Katelyn, who manages the office and keeps in touch with our hundreds of incredible donors and supporters:
As you can see, every staff member at CSNW works directly with the chimps in addition to their other duties – they clean, serve meals, give medications, train interns and volunteers, participate in positive reinforcement training with the chimps, and go on endless walks with Jamie. They get dirty, they stay late, and they put every bit of their hearts into their work.
Happy Animal Sanctuary Caregivers Day to the staff at CSNW and to our friends and colleagues at sanctuaries everywhere!
Yay! I’m so glad you have a new pastime and will be learning even more about the chimpanzees!
Yes, Washoe, Moja, Tatu, Lou and Dar will now always be a part of CSNW, sad and happy….all at the same time.
How do you caretakers get anything done with all that silliness going on. The blanket bit at the beginning of this video was hilarious I guess Washoe, Moja, Tau, Lou and Dar were chimps long before my time of learning about you. First time I heard of these 5.
You are all rock stars to me and for these fantastic chimps. You are my role models. Your dedication, creativity, and love shows what can be done for those who need it. Bless each and every one of you.
Playing with a good friend is a great way to spend the day!
I also found the part with the blankets hilarious!
Was so glad you included pictures of all the caregivers and talented creative people who give us all these wonderful daily posts. I’ve long wished to see what you all look like. You are a unique group of people and how wonderful this world would be if there were more people like you. This post f a groggy chimp not able to wake up was adorable. Your writing skills — all of you –is amazing as is the parties and enrichment activities you provide the chimps. I am grateful to Foxie whose story brought me to your site because you start my every day with a big smile and happy heart.
Thank you so much for everything you all do to enrich the chimps lives and live happy carefree lives. Everything they deserve
The world truly is a better place because of all of you at CSNW! As evidenced by 7 happy, healthy Chimpanzees! 🙂
Love and Thanks to you all!