We would have celebrated Jody’s 49th birthday today. We miss her so much. And we are overjoyed to be able to continue to provide sanctuary to all of the chimpanzees here, and to give them days like today. Watch the video above to join in their joy.
Archives for May 12, 2024
In honor of Jen Wallace on behalf of Hector Burrito
So many thanks to Shannon Hutchins who sponsored this second day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees and bovines in honor of Dr. Jen Wallace. Jen is a wonderful friend of the sanctuary and a valued member of our medical team who we’re so grateful for.
“I was blessed to spend 6,566 days with my baby, Hector Burrito who gently crossed the rainbow bridge on April 26th. Saying goodbye has been one of the hardest things I’ve had to do, but I couldn’t have done it without the caring kindness of the most wonderful Jennifer Wallace. She has been our vet for the past three years and her love for animals and work she does to help them is what I consider an angel on this Earth. I wanted to honor her, for helping me through this time.”
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Hector Burrito, Shannon. Thank you so much for choosing to honor Jen and Hector Burrito in such a loving and gracious way. It makes our hearts smile knowing of another “Burrito” in the world. We hope the one who calls the sanctuary home also brings a smile to your heart today.
And Jen, thank you so much for all you do for our other than human kin and the humans who love them, including us.
Burrito and Jody:
Honoring Jody’s birthday
Thank you so much, Tobin, for remembering and celebrating our beloved Jody with this special day of sanctuary in her honor.
“The tradition was to celebrate Jody’s birthday each Mother’s Day. Given that she was the self-appointed den-mother of her troop, I want to honor her birthday once again. During this first year of her physical absence, it’s helped me, as I grieve, to go and look at the different photographs on the blog.”
Jody would have been 49 this year. In the lives and hearts of her chimpanzee and human family and friends she lives forever.
Burrito, Jody and Foxie:
I forgot about this one of Jody and Annie and their fire-hose-built-for-two and it made me laugh. 🙂
Burrito and Jo:
The Great Pumpkin Thief Queen:
Jody and Negra
Jody, Missy and Jamie:
How we love you, Jo…
