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Feels like Sanctuary

October 6, 2021 by Kelsi

Today really felt like sanctuary, I mean everyday does, of course! But everyday is different, each chimps mood varies, what they feel like doing, or not doing. Today was full of patrol walks, laughter, exploring, displaying, excited breathy pants, and of course a few non shifters ;). The beauty of sanctuary is choice and with that choice gives them a sort of freedom, not the freedom they should have and very much deserve, but the closest freedom they can have. Some days I will catch moments that just make your heart want to burst with joy, like Jamie chasing Foxie on Young’s Hill. Because those moments are what sanctuary is all about!

We just updated our wish list for Wildlife Toybox. They have some really fun durable enrichment, we especially need the mirror cover for our “Looky Lou”!

Rayne says goodnight!

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  1. Nancy says

    October 6, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    pulling toes and playing , look so gentle among these great strong chimps. Everyone is just having too much fun!!

  2. tom austin says

    October 6, 2021 at 6:48 pm

    I wish I had all the freedom of choices for my days….they do enjoy the romps around the fence line….too many in my neighborhood pay to have their grass cut and bushes trimmed….while that is being done, they are at the gym working out…i must have something bassacwards….

  3. CarolR says

    October 6, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    What a wonderful day of choices for them…lots of laughter and companionship. Just look at the healthy shiny coats they have….compared to what tney looked like when they arrived, you would’t think it was the same family of chimps. Well done y’all for the TLC, good diets and the safety and security that has given them that.

  4. Tobin says

    October 6, 2021 at 8:05 pm

    Good night, dear Rayne. Sweet dreams to you and your friends.

  5. Francoise says

    October 6, 2021 at 8:49 pm

    Oh my! Best video compilation I’ve seen in a while. Foxy and Burrito were hysterical, really got me laughing,. which I sorely needed. Thanks! I don’t know how whoever is filming doesn’t break out in laughter. Or maybe it’s stifled, but you’re good at not moving the camera. More likely is that you’re used to the shenanigans. Then Foxy’s skill at murdering stuffed animals called up visions of King Charles I on the executioner’s block. Gold. Sounds like a great day all around!

  6. Kathleen says

    October 6, 2021 at 8:56 pm

    Fantastic Kelsi! Burrito and Foxie had a mega play session on the platform. Who knew you could have such fun in a small place?! Terry and Rayne need backpacks for all their boomer balls. And I always enjoy watching Jamie’s crew on patrol. Thanks for these six minutes and eleven seconds of bliss.

    Goodnight sweet Rayne. Sweet dreams.

  7. Linda C says

    October 6, 2021 at 9:48 pm

    Thanks for video of my friend Foxie, Kelsi! Jamie reading, Jody eating in bed, Foxie decapitating plushies…..yep, everything normal here! I love seeing the 7!
    You must have loved seeing Lucky’s feet that close!

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