Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Happy Birthday, Jill!

by Katelyn

Thank you so much, Connie Kinyon, for choosing to celebrate your daughter, Jill Kinyon, in such a lovely way!

“My daughter loves and supports the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, and I want to support her on her birthday!”

Happy Birthday, Jill! Your long-time friendship and support of the chimpanzees means so much and all of us here wish you the happiest of days!

I can’t think of many people I know who unabashedly celebrate every moment of their lives with such joy and commitment as your Chimpanzee Pal, beautiful Jody. May she inspire your new year ahead. May she inspire us all. <3

Jody and good friend, Foxie:

Jody leading Missy, Annie, Burrito and Foxie:

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  2. Tobin says

    A happy birthday and new year to you, Jill. Thank you, Connie, for sponsoring a day of sanctuary in your daughter’s honor. And thank you, Katelyn and the CSNW staff, for providing these beautiful photographs of my dear Jody and her companions.

  3. Kathleen says

    Happy birthday Jill. Sponsorship days make the best gifts!

    Multifaceted Jody! She is such a wonderful individual.

  4. Paulette says

    Great gift Connie! We LOVE sharing birthdays here. Thank you.

    Happiest birthday EVER Jill!

    :birthday:

  5. Linda C says

    I wish you a fabulous birthday, Jill! Celebrate it big! Go bananas!
    Thank you, Connie!
    Only two more days til a certain Tiny one celebrates her own birthday!

  6. Marya says

    Thanks to Connie for celebrating Jill’s birthday with the sanctuary beings (including blogland folks!). Happy birthday, Jill! Jody has so many wonderful expressions like the one where she’s carrying the big pumpkin. She truly loves her forages, that’s for certain — and I must say the photo of her asleep in the tub is priceless. What a feeling of safety she must have in that pose. It’s impossible to have a favorite but the pic of her sitting alone in the brush looking away is such a vision of freedom and independence that it melts my heart. Thanks, Katelyn, for these great choices. When Jody was leading the group outside I have to wonder where on earth Jamie was since she wasn’t among the gang in the straight line and is often the leader of the pack.

  7. CarolR says

    Happy birthday Jill and what a lovely series of photos to celebrate with! Farmer Jo has got the foraging game all worked out, and the relaxation techniques too…..precious beautiful girl.