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Happy Birthday, Virginia!

July 3, 2022 by Katelyn

Thanks so much to long-time friend of the sanctuary, Virginia Keulen, for sponsoring a day of sanctuary as a way to so kindly celebrate her own special day!

“I just wanted to sponsor a day for the chimps on my birthday.”

Happy Birthday, Virginia! We hope you have a wonderful day and new year ahead and are so happy to get to share in your celebration.

Foxie:

Mave:

Burrito legs!

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  1. Linda C says

    July 3, 2022 at 9:20 am

    Happy birthday, Virginia! So kind of you to include our friends in the celebration of your special day! I hope your birthday is chimply amazing! Everything you want it to be!

  2. Roberta says

    July 3, 2022 at 9:34 am

    LOVED the “Burrito Legs” photo and caption! A “laugh out loud” moment here! Hope his excellent recovery continues

  3. tom austin says

    July 3, 2022 at 10:00 am

    Virginia, turning 21 is a BIG event in your life……..many more happy days ahead……………:grinning:

  4. Bonnie Stevens says

    July 3, 2022 at 11:35 am

    Great pictures, especially Mave, think she’s meditating.

    • marianne says

      July 4, 2022 at 1:14 am

      I had the same thought….
      Thanking the Universe for the lovely food she is about to receive….

  5. Marya says

    July 3, 2022 at 3:13 pm

    Happy Birthday, Virginia & thanks for honoring your day with the chimps. I also adore the pics of Burrito flying through the air and Katelyn, that specific photo of Mave w/ the lilacs is what I call her “Buddha” picture. I agree with Bonnie — she’s meditating! Such an expression of bliss, and it’s a gift to see her in such repose with that little (perhaps) wee smile of contentment.

  6. Kathleen says

    July 3, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    Have a lovely day Virginia! These magnificent photos are a great way to kick off another year.

  7. Virginia Keulen says

    July 3, 2022 at 4:28 pm

    Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone! I love the pictures of Foxy and Mave, my pals. Burrito legs made my day!
    Happy Fourth of July to everybody!

  8. Lucy Wolf says

    July 4, 2022 at 6:21 pm

    the photo of Foxie with her doll is precious :sparkling_heart: other photos are also beautiful. And Happy Birthday Virginia.

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