It’s hard to believe, but this young-at-heart chimpanzee is now 42 years old. Many thanks to Paulette for sponsoring this day in honor of her Pal!
Burrito
Three Short Stories
To understand the impact of the first story in today’s video requires the background of yesterday’s blog post by Jenna. So go read that first if you haven’t yet.
Can we talk about celebrating another year of Burrito??!! Tomorrow’s bash is going to be a celebration focused on the things he likes most in life, and we hope you’ll join us here on the blog tomorrow evening to see how charming Mr. B celebrated his 42nd birthday.
Fun for One
I’ve known few chimpanzees (or humans, for that matter) that could entertain themselves quite like Burrito. He’s not always playful but when he is, he is as close to pure joy as I’ve witnessed.
While Chad and I were cleaning Playroom 1 this morning and Jamie and the gang were grooming on the greenhouse platform, Burrito was keeping himself entertained with “Celestino,” a Squishmallow that was donated by Monica B. and purchased for the chimps by Sherry R. in our 2024 Comfort & Joy Online Auction. Cleaning stuffed animals like these, not to mention the 150 blankets that we make sure the chimps have at all times, requires some durable washing machines. That’s why we wanted to extend our sincere thanks to the many donors who contributed to our Commercial Washer Fund, which will allow us to replace one of our aging residential washers with a machine that can withstand being used 8 hours a day, seven days a week. Thank you, Vicki F., Jamie R., Kathie J., Sarah H., Patti S., Julie A. O., Deborah J., Nancy D., Margaret L., Rebecca Z., Rosalie A., Chloe G., and Ellen V. for helping us keep the blankets and stuffed animals clean so that the chimps can continue to experience comfort and joy!
Freezing Rain and Flamingos
Let’s start with freezing rain. Because we did, in fact, start the day with freezing rain. I’m not a fan. It coats everything, and makes me fall down. If it’s 27 degrees, and there is precipitation, it should snow (in my opinion). Right? If there are any meteorologists out there who want to explain it to me, that would be great.
Enough about freezing rain.
Today, I got to try on one of the items donated through our Comfort & Joy auction, and model it for the chimps. Sherry R was the generous donor that won the Flamingo Hooded Blanket for the chimps! It is SERIOUSLY COZY! Sherry, it’s so cozy, I may pick one up for myself!
Thank you, Sherry R, for giving the chimpanzees a little more Comfort and a lot more Joy with your generous gift! I’ll bet Burrito curled up in it after making me run around the hill today. In the freezing rain.
Burrito and the Burrito Scarf
This is one of my favorite traditions now – sharing the items that supporters won in the Comfort & Joy online auction to give the chimpanzees!
I chose one that I thought would be an instant hit, and Burrito did not disappoint.
Thank you Diana K. for your participation on the auction, Thyra for your talents and for letting us use your design for the scarf, and Monica for coming up with the idea for the Comfort & Joy online auction and for sponsoring it for three years running!
You all have definitely brought joy to Burrito, and he, exponentially, brings joy to us.
A Boy and His Ball (and Hammer)
After a raucous Thanksgiving celebration yesterday, which included lots of fun and lots of food, most of the chimpanzees are laying low (I think many of our followers in the U.S. can relate, am I right?).
Burrito isn’t generally one to “lay low”, but today he did most of his playing on his back! It’s always a pleasure to watch Burrito entertain himself 🙂
Burrito’s Personal Trainer for Winter
First things first, BIG thanks to everyone who participated in the Comfort & Joy online auction!! Your support brought me joy for sure, and I look forward to sending out your winnings over the next two weeks!
I really am so incredibly grateful for the kind people that the chimpanzees have attracted to support the sanctuary.
I know Burrito and Foxie, the subjects of today’s video, are two who have caused a good number of people to follow the blog.
I hope you enjoy the video and give thanks to them!
