Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Archives for May 12, 2021

Dora and her Many Friends

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Dora the explorer seems to befriend many individuals here at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. From time to time, we find other chimps besides Foxie with Dora. Though Dora does spend most of her time with Tiny aka Foxie. Jody too can find comfort in dolls. Jamie often uses Dora’s in a troll scarf or enjoys playing keep away from Foxie. Occasionally, Burrito has been spotted carrying a Dora for play. Negra every so often finds a doll and totes it around or taunts Foxie with it. This morning as I let the chimps onto Young’s Hill, Negra strolled out with Foxie’s new France Dora.

However, we have another Dora coming to town and as you can see, she is no doll :).

Bonus photos!

Honey B created a fort with boxes and an empty sandbox.

Burrito strutting his stuff out on Young’s Hill.

In honor of Jody Chimpanzee

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Tobin, long-time friend of the sanctuary and all those who dwell here, has graciously sponsored a day of sanctuary in honor of Jody’s celebrated birthday and Mother’s Day.

Behold Tobin’s delightful and heart-warming tribute to the beautiful and incredibly special, Miss Jody:

“Jody has many different roles at the sanctuary: Den Mother, Organic Farmer, Nurse and Physical Therapist, Blanket Decontructionist, Dinosaur Impersonator. When her three new neighbors arrived from California, she led the Welcoming Committee.

It is said that a good person speaks from the good treasure of her heart, and that it is through the mouth that the heart speaks. Now, chimpanzees communicate in different manner from the (far-less evolved) primate species known as humans. Nonetheless, the goodness in Jody’s heart speaks volumes.

As we celebrate Mother’s Day as her birthday anniversary, I wish my beloved Chimpanzee Pal Jody another year of good health and happiness doing what she loves best: den mothering her troop, foraging for the sort of food that can make a Triceratops groan in rapture, and deconstructing the dominant paradigms of blankets for a good night’s nest.

Sincerely, Tobin”

Thank you so much, Tobin, for honoring Jody and all the goodness in her beautiful heart.

Jody and Foxie:

Missy, Foxie, Annie and Jody:

Burrito and Jody:

Jody and Burrito: