Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
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Every now and then, it’s fun to dig in the vaults of never before seen photos to see what’s hiding in there. Today I found that I had a lot of photos of Foxie, and in each picture she was holding a different doll. Above you will see her with Strawberry Shortcake.
Here she is with Strawberry’s friend, Lime Chiffon:
Here she has a pink haired troll doll:
And finally Foxie and her Lemon Meringue Doll:
I always think it’s the best feeling to spend time out in the brisk elements and then come inside and get warm. That’s exactly how the chimps chose to spend their time after breakfast today. They climbed, ran, chased, explored and meandered over every nook and cranny of the hill. I even caught someone hanging upside down from a metal bar licking ice off of it who I was certain was Foxie, but was delighted to discover was Jody! Naturally, as I raised the camera she swung off to other adventures so you’ll have to take my word for it. 😉 After a surprising amount of time outside the chimps all returned to the toasty chimp house to make fluffy nests, warm-up and doze off.
Negra:
Annie:
Missy grooming Annie:
Jody:
Jamie after taking just herself and her new pair of boots for a walk all the way around the hill:
Foxie was napping along with everyone else until I popped by with the camera…
Hello. I am Foxie. And I’m fabulous:
Session over! (This is how about 90% of our photos turn out by the way 😉 )….
Burrito was resting as well, but for whatever reasons, his photos didn’t turn out so it’s just the ladies today.
Today at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest we were pleasantly surprised by snow. It wasn’t in the forecast and though none of it really stuck, it made for a beautiful morning. While most of the chimp decided to get cozy inside as you will see below. Jamie and I went on a few walks enjoying the snow gently falling as we walking around their beautiful outdoor enclosure, Young’s Hill. These are what Sundays are all about!
Annie relaxed and watching the snow:
Burrito laid back:
Negra taking a snooze & doing some light reading:
Blurry feet wrestling of Annie & Missy:
Burrito & Foxie were grooming so intensely I could barely get a clear photo:
All in all these chimps are well rested for Monday!
There’s just something satisfying about watching Jody carrying her loot back to the greenhouse.
The chimpanzees eat a diet consisting of primarily fresh produce. For added protein, they eat a variety of nuts, seeds, primate chow and soy protein powder (in their a.m. smoothies). A few years ago, caregiver Debbie was able to bring some hard boiled eggs from her free range chicken friends for the chimps to enjoy. She wrote this blog about their introduction (or re-introduction) to the treat. As you will read, Foxie was completely unsure about why anyone would ever want to eat such a thing.
This summer my husband and I adopted four little red hens that get to roam happily around our spacious yard. Here’s Charlotte:
Since the chickens have come, the chimps have enjoyed hard boiled eggs about once a week for breakfast (to replace their usual primate chow).
And Foxie must have figured it out at some point, because she now seems just as excited to eat them as everyone else:
It always amazes us just how observant Jamie really is. Nothing gets by her, especially when it’s related to one of her favorite things on the planet, new boots! This morning I opened the door to Young’s Hill and Jamie took off for her first perimeter fence patrol of the day. She made it halfway up the hill before she stopped:
Then she came barreling back down (hair standing on end). She could tell from about a 100 yards away that J.B., who was innocently walking up from the parking lot, was wearing a new pair of boots.
Modeling ensued:
Negra in the lab:
Negra today:
Sanctuary has given Negra peace, safety, and dignity. She now knows the sensation of the sun on her back, of curling up with a mountain of warm blankets, and of being loved.
There are currently hundreds of pre-sanctuary Negras who have no idea that there’s another kind of life. Help us bring them home by donating toward our year-end fundraising goal! We’re so grateful for your help.
