Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
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Here are a few more photos – all of these of Missy – taken with the combo new camera and “Kathy lens” which produced the photos of Jamie last week. Missy REALLY likes to eat snow, so much so that she will eat it all day long and will sometimes shiver as though she’s lowered her body temperature. She’s pretty active, though, and a game of chase gets her body warmed right up.
In addition to being Halloween and Jamie’s birthday (party!!). Today is Felicity’s Lucky Seven Day. This is the seventh in a series of Sponsor-a-Days honoring Felicity Wood.
As you probably well know from the previous six Felicity Days, for her birthday this year, Felicity asked her loved ones to donate to the sanctuary. Her family and friends responded by honoring her throughout the year. Felicity was so successful in her fundraising that she raised the 2nd highest amount of anyone during our Anniversary Fundraising for the chimp-proof windows.
Today’s day is from Sam and Bailey, two of Felicity’s beloved canine family members (smart dogs!)
Here’s a close-up of one of my favorite photos of Jamie, taken by Sarah in 2009. You may have received a donation thank you card with this photo on the front:
People (or perhaps even dogs) you love would love to give to your chimpanzee friends in your honor. Just send people this link to the donation form: http://sponsoradayforchimps.kintera.org/ and this link to take a peak at the Sponsor-a-Day calendar: https://chimpsnw.org/you_can_help/donate/#SponsorADay
Recently there was a discussion on our Facebook page about Nest Grunts. When the chimps are getting settled into their nests at night they will often make a hoohuhhoohuh sound which is called a nest grunt. Chimps in the wild will often make these vocalizations to check in with each other before bedtime. We’ve been trying to catch the vocalization on tape for the blog for some time now, and we were finally successful! It’s definitely one of my favorite times of the night.
Here are some shots of the new mural. Thank you all for donating to this project. Though it was several months ago, you remain permanently appreciated!
Artist Kim in front of the mural, just after completing it.
Missy checking it out:
Today is the fifth in a series of Felicity Days.
For her birthday this year, Felicity Wood did a great job of convincing her loved ones to donate to the sanctuary instead (or perhaps in addition to?) giving her birthday gifts. So, we are celebrating Felicity several days throughout the year. Today’s day is from Jinny & Darby, Felicity’s two Old English Sheepdogs. We’re not sure how they expressed what day they wanted to honor Felicity, but we suspect they’ll get an extra long walk today as a thank you for their generosity.
Happy Felicity Day Cinco from Negra! (this is one of Felicity’s favorite photos):
Check out the Sponsor-a-Day calendar and pick a day for honoring a loved one, celebrating a special day in your life, or just let people know you’d like a couple of Sponsor-a-Days in your honor this year.
Burrito:
Jody:
Jamie:
Negra:
Annie:
Missy:
Foxie (with a playface):
This is getting fun! Today is the fourth in a series of Felicity Days.
For her birthday this year, Felicity Wood asked/persuaded/cajoled her friends and family into donating to the sanctuary in lieu of birthday gifts. As a result, we are celebrating Felicity for several days throughout the year. Today’s day is from Marl Kane. Thank you Marl and thank you, Felicity, for helping us all those months ago with our 2nd Anniversary Fundraising!
Happy Felicity Day x 4 from Jamie, Negra, Jody, Missy, Annie, Foxie and Burrito.
Check out the Sponsor-a-Day calendar and pick a day for honoring a loved one or celebrating a special day in your life.
