Today was sponsored by our two friends, Dawn Garcia and Jo Arroyo, in honor of three more friends who share January birthdays: Lynn Williamson, long-time chimp house (and event and tabling!) volunteer, the late Dr. Mel Richardson, former veterinary to the chimpanzees, and our much beloved guy, Burrito!
“Happy Birthday dear chimpanzee friends and Mr B fans!”
Thanks so much, Dawn and Jo, for celebrating these three special individuals and all they have, and continue to bring, to the lives at the sanctuary and beyond.
Happy Birthday, Lynn! Thank you so much for the difference you make for so many with your kind heart. We’re so lucky to have you as part of our chimp family.
Dr. Mel, your spirit and legacy continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of so many and you are greatly missed.
Burrito, our lives wouldn’t be the same without you. Every. single. day we’re so grateful you were born and that we have the privilege of knowing, and caring for, your resilient, goofy, strong, endearing self.
“we’re so grateful you were born” brought me to tears as well as nearly bringing me to my knees….
I wish you could really feel the tremendous amount of love & affection I have for all you carers, interns & volunteers…Your mission of lifelong dedication to these magnificent & innocent creatures “speaks to my heart” in such a profound way…
I fell instantly for Burrito because of his boyish charm and handsome looks…bhuahaha! Not really-strictly his goofy ness but more likely his love of ALL food. Hard for me to imagine having the same tasteless monkey chow brought in day after day after day with no reason to hope for anything better; not even so much better as something just different. WHY these beauties even trust us blows my mind until I realize they’re the bigger people! Love to all who rock these chimps worlds…..Stevie