Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Reunited and it Feels so Good

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This morning we got the okay to reintroduce Jody back to the group. She received a very warm welcome as you will see in the video. Jody was greeted by Jamie and Burrito when she got access to the Playroom. Jamie was very happy to see Jody was doing well, but also needed to inspect the rooms Jody had been in for the past few days. Jody wanted nothing more than to go straight out to Young’s Hill. Most morning when the chimps get access to the Hill, Jody, the mother hen that she is, likes to be first out to ensure it is safe and secure. So of course, that would be the first place to go when you are reunited back with your friends. We are very happy to see Jody is recovering so well!

Jody laying down while Burrito (middle) grooms Jo and Foxie (right) grooms Burrito:

Annie (left) and Burrito (right) grooming Jody (middle):

And well then there is Burrito:

He was some humans arriving this morning and was very excited to see them (Burrito pant hooting):

The ending of Burrito’s excited pant hoot:

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  1. Glad to see she’s back to her normal routine. Did Jamie have to inspect the wound closely, as I imagine she might?

    Don’t you wish ALL humans could be so free with the reassurance and hugs when others are feeling less than themselves?? Man, I sure do.

    Don’t think anyone’s ever asked this or had it answered, but does Jody have a FCFF (Best Chimp Friend Forever) like Annie and Missy? Or does she simply float from group-to-group?

    Cheers.

  2. Happy to see Jody getting better each day. Having her family grooming and hanging with her must be the best medicine yet. And it’s always good to see Burrito’s adorable, hooting face.

  4. Jody’s lower lip is hanging loose: I think that her follow-up appointment with Dr. Missy (Dr. Zemzow’s veterinary partner) will likely conclude that the patient is both happy and healthy. I am happy for Jody and her good friends.