Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Happy Birthday, Burrito!

by Katelyn

And many thanks to you, Kathleen Corby, for being our second sponsor of this wondrous day of celebrating all things Burrito!

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY BURRITO! I wanted to honor you today on your 38th birthday simply because you are you, beautiful you. I celebrate you today because you bring joy to my heart. With one look at your face you can instantaneously place a smile on my face. You have proven that a happy, playful outlook on life, even after adversity, is the only way to live. You have taught me that I should find pleasure and bliss in the simple everyday things around me, even if it’s just a taste of my favorite food. Savor, savor it all. I am not certain if it was bravery, courage, loyalty, or all of these traits together that made you attack that nasty old rattler on that fateful day, but you demonstrated there are times in life when we need to take action, without hesitation, no matter what the consequences may be, because there are things in life worth defending. You are my hero Mr. B. and I love you more than words can say. May happiness shine upon you forever…. Chad said it best : “I honestly can’t imagine a life without Burrito.” Here’s to life with Burrito! Now bring on that pasta cam!!”

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  2. Marya says

    Kathleen, wow! I resonate completely with your wonderful tribute to Burrito, including my gratitude for his “teachings” about life. I clearly have a lot to learn from him in his wisdom. Thank you for noting these great lessons that he lives out so simply but profoundly. I’m so grateful for this community and that we can share being a part of all the wonderful beings involved, humans, chimp people, bovines, and all (well, maybe not the rattlers).

  4. don says

    Kathleen, thank you for your beautiful words about Burrito. what a wonderful way to honor him for his birthday! Love the photos!

  5. Linda C says

    Thank you, Kathleen! As I’ve said after so many of your posts, “ditto all of that!”

  6. Kathleen says

    Katelyn! Thanks for this hysterical and scrumptiously adorable selection of photos honoring Burrito. Gave me a good long giggle, especially the top image (I’ve been there!) and those kissy lips of his. LUV him so!!

  9. Caroline says

    Happy Birthday dear boy! You’ve had such a tough year, and I hope your Day is filled with lots of treats and snow cones too!

    • Arlene and Michael says

      Hope this is your happiest birthday yet dear sweet Burrito. Thank you to both Kathleens for sponsoring today in the birthday boy‘s honor. He lives life with so much gusto and his beautiful face brings so much joy to so many. I love hearing about his escapades from one day to the next. I love how he plays. I love how much he loves food. God bless Burrito and everyone there at the sanctuary. Thank you for all that you do. Happy birthday Burrito.

  13. Janet Geisel says

    Happy Birthday sweet guy?. You are so loved. Never lose that beautiful grin. Today is your special day, enjoy and eat your heart out.

  14. Pat Froelich says

    Burrito is indeed my favorite. It’s hard to believe your family of chimps are mostly in their late thirties. They often seem more like teenagers. Happy Birthday, Burrito.

    • Linda C says

      Indeed, most of the 7 are in their 40s! We should all be doing backflips in the last quarter of our lives!