Many thanks to Mandy Hasdorff for sponsoring such a special day of sanctuary in honor of her parents, Elaine and Derek, for the chimpanzees!
“November 17th marks 25 years since my mum passed away. Dad passed away in August, just a few weeks after the family had celebrated his 90th birthday. I don’t have the words to express how loved and missed they are. I know Dad especially would get a chuckle out of my sponsoring a day for the chimpanzees in their honor!”
Mandy, this is such a lovely gesture and we’re so touched that you would choose to celebrate your parents in this way. Our hearts are with you and we’re sending you all the good thoughts. May your heart be full of joyful and comforting memories, just as you are helping to provide for the chimpanzees.
Mave play-biting Dora’s foot:
Besties, Dora and Mave (endearingly aka “Mora”):
Rayne and Willy B:
Foxie and Jody with her head in a pumpkin. Of course. 🙂
Annie and Missy off to an adventure:
Mandy, I also lost my mom 25 yrs ago.
Thank you for honoring their memory this way.
Mandy and Katelyn, Thank you both for your contributions to this heartwarming posting. My mother also was an animal lover and she would be thrilled to know about the sanctuary and all its supporters’ investment in the lives of the chimps.