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comfort and joy

A Trip to the Clinic for Honey B(‘s skateboard)

December 19, 2023 by Chad de Bree

*Right off the bat I want to apologize to anybody who became worried after reading the title!* (The alternative was “Honey B is Wheelie Excited,” but that crossed over into a threshold of cheesiness even I didn’t want to cross into.)

If you have been following our blog for a while, then you know that enrichment can be difficult for Honey B and friends. Some in her group love to eat things they shouldn’t be eating (certain plastics, rubber, certain fabric, etc.). One of the unfortunate consequences of this is when her and Rayne’s group integrated together, that meant some enrichment items Honey B, Willy B, and Mave had would have to be shelved either temporarily or indefinitely as staff try to alter current items or find an alternative.

During this year’s Comfort & Joy Auction, one item being auctioned for the chimps was wooden wheels to replace the rubber ones that come standard on Honey B’s skateboard.

A big thank you to Donna T. who placed and won the bidding for the wooden wheels.

The wheels came in last week and work was immediately underway so Honey B could finally have her skateboard back. Some of the staff (ok, mainly myself) were absolutely determined to find a way to make it so she can have it back. So thank you so much Donna! We and Honey B thank you for making it possible for us to give her skateboard back!

The Patient

Good as new!

Rayne tried to hand it back

“I think you forgot something in the enclosures again.” -Rayne (probably)

Filed Under: Enrichment, Honey B, Sanctuary Tagged With: comfort and joy, Cy, Donna T, dora, Enrichment, Honey B, new wheels, Rayne, skateboard

Wood Wool!

December 14, 2023 by Anna

Today the chimps received a package of wood wool to investigate! Wood wool is made from log slivers and is often used as a packaging material. Apparently, it also makes an excellent novel chimp enrichment. Watch the video above to see who made a wood wool nest!

P.S. if anyone has a lead on how to get recycled wood wool  in large quantities, we are all ears!

Thank you to Pamela N.  for purchasing the wood wool  during our Comfort and Joy Auction.

Also, thank you to Kathy S. who donated this cuddly avocado cow that went out in today’s enrichment:

 

 

Filed Under: Enrichment, Latest Videos, Sanctuary, Thanks Tagged With: avocado cow, comfort and joy, Enrichment, squishmallow, thank you, wood wool

New Appliances!

December 7, 2023 by Anna

Yesterday we welcomed two gifts that we received from the combined efforts of many donors during our Comfort and Joy Auction… A new dryer and a frost-free freezer! This is a thrilling gift for the staff and volunteers and makes our work that much easier! Stay tuned this month as we will be continuing to highlight our Comfort and Joy donors and the items they generously purchased for the sanctuary.

Volunteer Dusty models our newest appliances:

Clean and dry blankets bring so much comfort to the chimps!

Negra:

Dora:

Ice treats are a hit, no matter the time of year!

Terry:

Annie:

 

 

Special thanks to:

Cheney C., Ellen G., Kathie J., Kathleen K., Carrie M., Aprile P., Lorna P., Jamie R., Patti S., and Karen W.

For buying the dryer!

 

Rosalie A., Ellen G., Carrie M. Julie O., Julia O., Aprile P. and Patti S.

For buying the Freezer!

 

 

 

Filed Under: Sanctuary, Thanks, Volunteers Tagged With: comfort and joy, donations, donors, new dryer, new freezer, Thanks

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