It’s here! The Trifecta Jubilee! The day on which we celebrate the arrival anniversary of the original Cle Elum seven (15 years ago!), Negra’s birthday (she turns 50 today!) and Terry’s birthday (he turns 33 today!).
We begin this day of celebration with thanks to two humans who’ve sponsored a day of sanctuary today, the first being Tobin, who shared this message:
“On this fifteenth anniversary of the arrival of the original seven chimpanzees to their sanctuary home in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains I wish to celebrate the following quartet:
For Negra, who is the embodiment of the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, over which she reigns with majesty and the most adorable food barks.
For Terry, who has the good fortune and taste to share a birthday with the Queen.
For Diana, who merits another day to celebrate her birthday. I asked Neggie and Terry if they would be willing to share their birthday celebration with Diana. Her Majesty barked forth a royal, ‘But, of course, you Royal Subject!’ Terry responded with an email that read, ‘Bptbptbpt…with a raspberry emoji to confirm his approval.’
And for Jody, who arrived at the sanctuary fifteen years ago after years of maltreatment, but who, through the endeavors of Diana, J.B., and so many others was given a life worth living.
In deepest gratitude, Tobin.”
Let the celebrations begin!
Negra:
Terry:
Jamie and Diana:
Jody: