Thank you so much to long-time volunteer caregiver and Chimpanzee Pal to Missy, Patti Sims, for also sponsoring today and being part of the incredible parade of love for Missy and her 50th birthday celebration!!
“I’m thrilled to sponsor Missy on her birthday! Her quiet, effortless confidence always amazes me. Known as a “chimp’s chimp,” she prefers her chimp family to humans, which makes it extra special when she does connect—whether through a playful chase or the honor of grooming. What I admire most is her fierce devotion to family. Protective, loyal, and brave, this compact athlete can be quite fearsome! Happy Birthday, Missy—you’re one of the coolest people I know”.
Thank you for adding so much to Missy’s special day, and life, Patti! We appreciate you!
Missy is such a special person and we all love her so much.
That time Missy fearlessly climbed up on the roof of Carlene’s tower to explore, while her caregivers fear-grimaced below (forgetting she’s not only a chimpanzee, but Missy chimpanzee). 😉 :
Missy and Annie:
Thank you, Patty, for being their human friend all year long!
(Are you the one who makes all the creative chow pastries and waffles?)
Which reminds me….Neggie got “cake” for her 50th…
Linda – Jenna found a recipe for tomato cake! We had a volunteer who owns a bakery translate it into a vegan recipe and Jenna made little cupcakes. Sounds funny, but it’s sweet like a banana bread and so good. Missy food grunted the entire time she ate it!
Oh my gosh, that’s hilarious! I’ve had zucchini “bread”( it’s cake), and strawberry, too. but never heard of tomato! Can’t wait to see it!
There are all sorts of nut cakes, too, that I’ve made for a friend’s grandson, who’s diabetic and celiac. The almond cake I mentioned before, and marjolaine– mostly hazelnuts and egg ehites with a tough of flour (chow dust?), sugar, then layered with chocolate cream and orange or butter cream (I’m sure coconut cream would work):yum:
As a big fan of sweet juicy end of summer tomatoes, I think your tomato cupcakes sound scrumptious. You may have to share that recipe with all of us. Perhaps, CSNW needs to produce their very own healthy lifestyle cookbook. So many of your treats look delicious.
Wow! that climb to the top of Carlene’s Tower must’ve been before my time because I don’t recall those photos. Amazing. Just think how far she’s climbed in life.
Thank you Patti, for loving our Missy.
Hi Patti, sending you a hug and a big thank you for all you do at the sanctuary. Can’t imagine a cooler place to volunteer. Lucky you, lucky Missy! Enjoy the tomato celebration.
Katelyn, three sponsorships today and all for Missy! Thanks for the fine selection of photos and memories.
Kathleen, We’re so thrilled for all the Missy love this year! And Paulette started the parade of sponsors off, so there were four of you!! <3 So wonderful!
Thank you Patti for volunteering. You must be a very special person to be the friend of a chimp’s chimp.
Thanks, Patti for your dedicated work and generosity! Big hugs from Hungary! :monkey_face::green_heart::cow2::purple_heart::hedgehog::fallen_leaf: