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Blowing off steam
It’s been a bit snowy outside today, but the stormy weather just means it’s time for a little indoor exercise!
Among the sun spots
Despite snow and storms being predicted these last couple of days, we woke to a sunny, but frosty cold day. And ALL the primates have been soaking in the light:
Jamie surveying her frozen Queendom:
She climbed around licking all the melting frost off the structures:
And just hiding out for a bit of privacy while her staff wait patiently in the wings:
Foxie among the sunspots in the greenhouse:
Beautiful Missy in a rare moment of tolerating the camera:
Annie wasn’t up for eating cold snow and decided to sit in the sun and wadge paper from her chow bag instead:
Even, unbelievably, the Queen made a run OUTSIDE for a snow snack:
Foxie grimacing from the cold on her way back to the greenhouse. In her rush to get back she dropped three of her dolls outside, but several minutes later she scurried back out to collect them and take them to warm up in the chimp house:
Cold winds couldn’t stop the boss from her duties, who figures we can always run to stay warm:
Girl Gang
Today was for the ladies. I found Negra, Jamie, Jody, Foxie, & Missy all grooming each other while we cleaned the playroom (Annie was off doing her own thing), it could not have be a better time than to sit in a line and groom each other for an hour or so. Grooming is a very important aspect in chimp behavior and these ladies made sure to get their fill today!
Negra being groomed by Jamie:
Negra and Jamie noticed my presence and stared at me while I snapped some photos:
Jamie later had Missy tell me to get lost:
Negra, Jamie, Jody, & Foxie (Missy left shortly before this):
Well, of course Burrito wasn’t to far away:
Thank you, Gabi!
Today was sponsored by Gabi Ford with the simple, but heartfelt sentiment: “I get so much enjoyment from seeing the Cle Elum 7.”
Gabi, thank you so much for your gift for the chimps and contributing so generously to their lives. I am pretty sure you speak for us all. While we are all here together to ensure the chimps receive as much as possible to thrive and flourish in their lives, it’s incredible to see what a source of hope, love, compassion, inspiration and pure joy they are for so many of us.
Negra:
Foxie:
Jamie:
Missy and Annie:
Jody:
Burrito:
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Happy Birthday, Adam!
Today was sponsored by Linda Webber in celebration of her son, Adam Webber’s, birthday! Adam has been a long time friend of the sanctuary and we’re happy to celebrate with him today. Linda shared this note about her gift:
“January 17th is important as it’s my son’s 49th birthday. He volunteered there a few years back, one day a month. It may have been a short time but it was he who introduced me to Chimpanzee Sanctuary NW. I’ve followed for a couple years now. It is an honor to be a part of it in a small way. Thank you so much for what you do.”
Linda, thank you so much for your compassionate gift for the chimpanzees in honor of Adam’s special day! We truly appreciate your generosity and the difference your gift makes in their lives.
Happy Birthday, Adam! We hope it’s the best one yet! Thanks for sharing your day with the chimps and your love for them.
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