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Archives for January 9, 2024

Riders of the Storm

January 9, 2024 by Chad de Bree

Like a good chunk of the United States, we are going through one doozy of a storm. When caregivers arrived in the morning, this is what we had waiting for us:

With most of the residents deciding not to venture too far outside (if at all), how do you try to stave off cabin fever? I wonder…

Hmmmmmmmm…….

Throughout days like today, caregivers try to offer many types of enrichment and activities to the chimpanzees.

Whether that enrichment is watching The Devil Wears Prada.

Honey B and Rayne were into the movie. (If you’re wondering, Cy is watching from a different spot.)

Forages are also a way to keep the sanctuary residents occupied.

Gordo

Willy B

We can try to perk up their afternoons with an afternoon tea time (caffeine-free of course).

Jamie

Burrito

Foxie

Or they might take matters into their own hands.

Rayne with a snow snack she grabbed from outside.

You read that right! Rayne took it upon herself to grab some snow. And that in itself started a chain reaction. Later Gordo, Mave, and Dora were seen with massive amounts of snow they gathered. Granted there may have been some thievery at play, but is the start of shifting attitudes for Rayne’s group? Only time will tell.

And for the real reason you are probably here, the winner of the Burrito photo contest!

There were many votes, and though I personally loved every single one of the photos and wanted them all to win, there can only be one that stands above the rest!

And the winner is……

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Hey Girl!

Thank you all for participating and sending in your votes! Prints of this photo will soon be available for purchase – stay tuned!

Stay safe and warm wherever you might be!

Filed Under: Burrito, Cy, Gordo, Honey B, Jamie, Rayne, Sanctuary, Weather, Willy B Tagged With: cold weather, forage, snow, tea, winter

More birthday wishes for Nancy, from Jonathan!

January 9, 2024 by Katelyn

With another generous gift of sanctuary for the chimpanzees, Jonathan Suttles has also sponsored today for Nancy Suttles in celebration of her birthday!

“Happy Birthday my Love. Your passion for the chimps is awesome!!!”

Thank you so much, Jonathan, for celebrating Nancy on her special day by including the chimpanzees!

Happy Birthday from all of us at the sanctuary, Nancy! How lucky are we to have you as part of the chimpanzees’ care team! Thank you for sharing your own special day with them.

Burrito and Foxie:

Cy and Rayne:

Dora and Lucky:

Honey B and Dora:

Filed Under: Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day

Happy Birthday to Nancy from Kristy!

January 9, 2024 by Katelyn

Many thanks to Kristy Spencer for sponsoring this day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in honor of her friend, and our wonderful volunteer, Nancy Suttles, on her birthday!

“This day is to celebrate my best friend’s birthday! Happy Birthday Nancy Suttles! The chimpanzees are so lucky to have her as a volunteer. She is so giving of her time. When we get together on our frequent walking dates I enjoy hearing all about the chimps from her. Love you, Kristy.”

This is a beautiful way to celebrate your dear friend, Kristy, thank you! The chimpanzees (and humans) *are* lucky to have her kind heart helping to care for them.

Have a wonderful day, Nancy! Thank you for your hard work, we appreciate you!

Annie and Missy:

Burrito and Annie:

Rayne and Gordo:

Dora and Mave (Gordo background):

Filed Under: Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day, Volunteers

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