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Happy Christmas Eve Eve

December 23, 2019 by Katelyn

Beautiful Ms. Foxie, working the camera. I have to say, Foxie is pulling off the one-eared look quite well, somehow looking more adorable than ever. But then she is Foxie. She can’t help it, she was just born that way.

As I write this, Burrito is having his first double play date with Foxie and Jamie and not only that, but they are in the greenhouse in the midst of a slow motion game of chase, Burrito laughing and breathy panting his heart out! We are trying to capture photos with the beautiful new camera lens we received (thank you!!!).

The human-side of the chimp house is also a hub of exciting activity right now as we act as the chimps’ elves unpacking all of the amazing gifts that keep arriving for Christmas, thanks to you. It’s a flurry of opening boxes, rifling through paper and the hammering together by Chad of one tiny, pink car that we can just picture Honey B zooming around in.

**As a side note, if you’ve sent gifts via our Amazon Wishlist (or otherwise) you’ll be receiving acknowledgment of your wonderful gifts as soon as this particular staff catches up on that end of things. We don’t always receive supporter information with Amazon gifts so feel free to reach out if you’re wondering and thank you in advance for your kindness (and patience!).

And for all the folks holding fundraisers and donating through Facebook, thank you! Facebook does not share contact information with us unless donors choose to do so, so if you need a receipt please feel to free to reach out to us or the fundraiser coordinator so we can get you one. It’s so important to us to acknowledge each of you and the generous contributions you make to the chimpanzees’ lives so in the meantime, please know how very much we appreciate your generous, heartfelt support in whichever form it is so graciously shared.

Happy Christmas Eve Eve everyone! No matter how, or if, you celebrate, may the magic you bring to the chimpanzees’ lives be cast over your own lives as well.

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  1. Linda C says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    You’ll just have to continue capturing the fabulous miss Fox on her “good” side, Katelyn! A happy holiday to all of you! I can’t wait to see Honey B in a car! I’m laughing already!

  2. Tobin says

    December 23, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    It seems as if Foxie has longer hair/fur at the present time. Do the chimpanzees grow a winter coat? Needless to say, she is ever the glamour queen.

    • Linda C says

      December 23, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      Lol, Tobin, great minds….

    • Katelyn says

      December 23, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      Hi Tobin,
      The chimps’ hair doesn’t grow thicker in winter, but they are more frequently pilo-erect (hair standing on end) lately it seems which is often a response to the cold, like when we get goosebumps, and/or being excited or in a state of high arousal, which happens more frequently right now because of their new neighbors. ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Jo Arroyo says

    December 23, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    Gorgeous Ms. Foxie! Every bit of information about Burritos well being is highly appreciated. I love that guy. Blessings and happness to the chimps and humans!

  4. Kathleen says

    December 23, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    Foxie, so Vincent van Gogh (although it is the opposite ear missing). She is still beautiful, especially in the light of the photo booth. Thanks for the Burrito update. Looking forward to seeing the holiday celebration, even more so now that I know Honey B will be cruising about in a pink cadillac. ; )

  5. Wanda Trotta She' says

    December 23, 2019 at 7:39 pm

    So did Foxie lose her ear in the recent battle? She’s still her beautiful seldf!

    • Katelyn says

      December 23, 2019 at 8:51 pm

      Hi Wanda, No, it happened during a scuffle with Burrito prior to introductions.

  6. Betsy says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    Katelyn, thank you for these lovely portraits. They really capture the dignity of the subject, and show such respect. You have a gift, and thanks for sharing it with us.

  7. Robin phillips says

    December 23, 2019 at 8:17 pm

    Roxie is posing. She is a gorgeous gal. Burrito glad ur feeling better and canโ€™t wait for Honey B to ride her car. Love u chimps.. highlight of my life….

  8. Marcie Milam says

    December 23, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    What a beauty that Foxie lady. Great news about our beloved Burrito.

  9. Diane DePoe says

    December 23, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    Thank You! I feel so blessed to be part of CleElum 10 along with all the Caregivers! You are all in my thoughts everyday. Foxie is beautiful! So happy to hear Burrito is having a fun day! All of you enrich my life everyday!
    Merry Christmas Eve Eve!

  10. Barbara says

    December 24, 2019 at 5:47 am

    So sorry about that. It seems like all is well and a Merry Christmas Eve will be had by both humans
    and chimps. How wonderful – what a fun day to be had. Love the blogs. A great 2019 for the sanctuary
    and hopefully an even better 2020. Happy New Year.

  11. Andrea Will says

    December 24, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    I bought Foxie (or someone else, if she wishes to share) one of the Strawberry Shortcake dolls listed on your Amazon wishlist… but absolutely NO thank you is required. I’m 63 years old and on a fixed income or I would have gifted something far better. I’m guessing tho that perhaps little Foxie is happy I am indeed limited in my funds…. camera lens are probably not as fun to play with. ๐Ÿ˜€ Love to all of you there~ Andrea in Indiana

    • Katelyn says

      December 25, 2019 at 12:03 pm

      Andrea, I can absolutely guarantee you that Foxie considers these dolls pure gold so you could not have chosen better. <3

  12. Kathy Breipohl says

    December 26, 2019 at 11:16 am

    Foxie is such a stunning girl and so photogenic, just warms my heart ??
    I am so excited that Burrito had a double play date with Foxie and Jamie but I know not as excited as he was, I can just see them slow running and playing together ?

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