Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Happy Summer Solstice!

by Katelyn

“Happy Summer Solstice!”, wishes from Dylan Most!

Thanks so much, Dylan! We love that you’ve chosen these past many years to welcome the arrival of summer by giving a day of sanctuary to the chimpanzees, cattle and all their wild neighbors.

Negra enjoying watermelon shaved ice:

Bumble friend:

Meredith and her mama, Honey, enjoying their new summer pasture:

Lupine:

Jody:

Rayne relaxing in her greenhouse:

Flutterby friend:

Cy enjoying the sun:

Foxie during a past Fourth of July celebration:

Bluebird friend:

Barn Kitty enjoying the sun:

Welcome, summer! Wishing you all a season of the abundant beauty and ease only summertime can bring.

Jamie:

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  2. Marya says

    Thanks, Dylan, for your care and sponsorship! And to Katelyn — What fun these pics are! I have to wonder what on earth Jamie is looking up at and reaching for in her well-balanced posture on the ropes. Their balance amazes me. Jody certainly has a massive stash she’s gathered, and — Geez! Really? An entire pineapple in one’s mouth? I can’t even tell who that is! Talk about enthusiasm!

    • Linda C says

      (I think she’s just got the prized top of the pineapple for wadging!) :slight_smile:

  4. Paulette says

    Jody!!!:flushed::joy:
    and Jamie pulling a ‘Missy’. WOW

    Thank you Dylan. Have a fabulous summer!

    • Tobin says

      Paulette, That was my reaction the first time that I saw the photograph of Jody. It took me awhile to realize that she was ‘only” savoring a pineapple lid as opposed to the entire fruit. It is a classic photograph, as is the one of Jamie atop the tightrope, looking and reaching upward.

    • Kathleen says

      Jody!! :flushed: I know! Cracked me up. So did your reaction. Thanks for chuckle Paulette.

  5. Nancy Duryea says

    I was sure that was Missy on the fire hose, nope, Jamie!! I loved all of the pictures but my favorite today is Rayne relaxing in the greenhouse. I’ll look similar this weekend, sans the blanket, while I am sun bathing. I think summer has arrived in Seattle! Thank you Dylan for sponsoring today.

    • Laurie Mowat says

      Rayne is the very definition of being relaxed. Going back to Diana’s post the other day, yes, I think they are living their best lives. Happy sunbathing!

  6. Debbie says

    Based on Jody’s haul I think bags and market baskets should be provided!:grinning:

    • Linda C says

      I’ve pften thought the same thing. Honey B serms to be the only one who “gets” that she can use a receptacle (her cup) for a forage.

  7. Kathleen says

    Ahhh, one of my most favorite days. There is something in that photo of Foxie on the 4th that reminds me of Jamie — a glint in the eyes perhaps. I had to do a double take! A wonderful collection of photos. Meredith and Honey in their new and improved pasture, just beautiful…..the ladies and the scenery!

    Thank you Dylan for sponsoring this day in honor of everyone at the sanctuary. Happy summer solstice everyone.