Thirty-six looks good on this guy!
Well-loved
No matter their number of missing limbs, messy hair, dirty bodies, or chewed fingers,
Foxie loves her dolls to their bitter end.
Best videos of 2018!
Yes I know, 2018 was sooo 2 days ago, but I wanted to send it one last fond farewell by looking back at some of my favorite sanctuary video moments from the year.
Here’s a really great one that shows some amazing positive reinforcement training progress between Jamie and Diana:
I’d almost forgotten about this delightful Annie/Missy play video:
In 2018 the chimps got a really cool new structure built for them on Young’s Hill:
I really love this video, especially because we were just trying out a new phone stabilizer for filming and it makes the footage look pretty smooth:
Jamieween is always a great party and 2018 was no exception:
2018 also brought 4 new bovine residents to the sanctuary:
December of last year was full of enriching projects for the chimps:
Particularly Jamie:
What did I miss? What was your favorite video from 2018?
Gifts
The day after Christmas is the best day to relax and enjoy your gifts!
Speaking of gifts! Did you hear the big news yet??
Here’s a direct quote from Diana:
“Now, with less than a week left in 2018, our community (that’s YOU) has blown us away with your generosity. We have received hundreds of donations online and in the mail. In the last few days, Vicki Fagerlee made a $15,000 donation AND a second long-time supporter of the sanctuary has donated… $110,000!!!”
Check out our updated donation thermometer below and spread the word so we can reach our end or year goal and kick off our next building phase ASAP! Here’s where you can donate to help BRING THEM HOME!!
Christmas 2018!
Thanks to all that helped pull off the big day and happiest of holidays to all our amazing supporters!
Foxie strategy
Foxie is an expert in Jamie behavior. She knows how to get the boss to play and let loose and she is a loyal grooming partner. Today I caught Foxie using exaggerated play behavior to diffuse tension so she could eat a few nuts that we put out for a playroom forage.
A calm December
Heavy rains and mild temperatures have changed the December landscape at the sanctuary. Last week’s snow has all but melted away and the chimps have been taking full advantage of Young’s Hill. All but Negra were eager to start their exploration first thing this morning.
Annie, Foxie, Missy, Jody:
Jody leading the charge:
Friends Missy and Annie:
Foxie:
