Archives for November 24, 2022

Many thanks to our long-time chimpanzee and bovine friend, Tobin, for sponsoring today in honor of her friend, Lydia!

“On this Thanksgiving Day, I am sponsoring this day of sanctuary in honor of Lydia. On behalf of her friends Mary and Matt, Karen, Sadie, Susie, Mike and Kevin, those of us who know her are thankful that we do. Lydia has wisely used her intellect, work ethic, and compassion for others throughout her life.

A few years ago when I was showing her photographs of the chimpanzees and cattle who reside at the sanctuary, she asked me what their personalities were like. In my explanation, I stated that they were all enthusiastic foodies! ‘They were so excited on Thanksgiving Day’, I said, ‘My friend Jody groaned in ecstasy as she savored her feast. It was said that she made a sound that Sue the Tyrannosaurus at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry would’ve emitted upon biting into her favorite tree’.”

Happy day to you and yours, Lydia! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from all of us here at the sanctuary!

Jody, in her glorious, happy, reigning Great Pumpkin Thief mode:

Terry during last year’s feast:

Mave enjoying cider cranberries:

Missy:

Nutmeg:

Negra:

Cy:

Jamie: