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Happy Birthday, Tobin!

July 1, 2023 by Katelyn -

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Many thanks to Rebecca Babcock for sponsoring a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in celebration of her friend, Tobin!

“Happy Birthday Dear Tobin.

Tobin, you have the purest heart and the deepest love for our chimpanzee cousins at CSNW. You remind me of the patron saint of animals, so here’s my ode. Where there is hatred let there be Grooming. Where there is injury let there be Jamie. When there is discord let there be Mave. Where there is doubt let there be Lucky. Where there is error let there be an audit by Cy. Where there is despair let there be Burrito. Where there is sadness Lilacs. When there is darkness, Nightbags for all.”

Have a wonderful day, Tobin!

Jamie:

Mave and Dora:

Lucky:

Cy:

Burrito:

Jody:

Negra and her nightbag:

Negra looking at camera with night bag

Negra devours a night bag

16 Comments

  1. Avatar Linda C on July 1, 2023 at 8:18 am

    Happy happy birthday, Tobin! May the warmth of all birthday wishes rival the heat of the summer day, lasting you through the cold of winter, until the lilacs blossom again!



  2. Avatar Tobin on July 1, 2023 at 8:40 am

    Thank you, Linda, for your kind your words. Thank you, Katelyn, for these beautiful photographs of my beloved friends. And thank you, Rebecca, for your gift to the Sanctuary as well as the gift of your imagination. I’ll give you a call ss soon as I hit the submit button below…



  3. Avatar Kathleen on July 1, 2023 at 9:17 am

    Happy Birthday to you, Tobin! Happy to celebrate you and your love of the sanctuary today! This touching ode may be the best gift ever. A lovely gift for all of us! Thank you, Rebecca.

    If I had to pick an all time favorite photo, Negra with her belly bedazzled in sunflower seed shells would it!!



  4. Avatar Gaynell on July 1, 2023 at 9:24 am

    The happiest of birthdays to you Tobin and mzny more. i just had one and plan to have another next year just to eat more cake. Thank you Rebecca for your imaginative ode to honor your friend.



  5. Avatar tomaustin on July 1, 2023 at 9:27 am

    HAVE A GREAT DAY AT CSNW……

    any results from the survey in which we participated this past week…?



    • Avatar Linda C on July 1, 2023 at 9:37 am

      the best in PNW site had a countdown to the big reveal when I tried to vote one last time yesterday, Tom. I think I recall it as 85 hours and counting. So, 2-3 days maybe?



  6. Avatar Linda C on July 1, 2023 at 9:42 am

    The sanctuary has been getting a little extra promo this week.
    Most of you have seen by now Vanilla’s Big Day out at Save the Chimps, and the wonder on her sweet little face. Unfortunately, some news stations are not distinguishing between “seeing the OPEN sky” and “seeing the sky” for the first time, and people think that she lived in the dark for 28 years (as did Neggie. and Jeannie. and so many others). That made me feel bad for Wildlife Waystation and all of the caregivers who loved them so much. So I’ve been correcting, and when people ask how I know, I point them to the documentary that Phoenix and Mara did for NAPSA, and make sure that people know that the “after” scenes are from this wonderful place in WA state!



    • Avatar Paulette on July 1, 2023 at 7:19 pm

      I thought the same thing Linda! Felt bad for wildlife waystation…I thought the same thing Linda! Felt bad for wildlife waystation…



      • Avatar Linda C on July 1, 2023 at 7:21 pm

        I’m glad it wasn’t just me, Paulette. Always nice to be in good company! :kissing_heart:



  7. Avatar Maureen on July 1, 2023 at 10:39 am

    Happy Birthday, Tobin. I always enjoy your posts and your kindness and you knowledge of these chimps. Great photos today (and I’m always happy to see Jody included in the series)! Surely in honor of Tobin!



    • Avatar Tobin on July 1, 2023 at 11:17 am

      Thank you, Maureen. I am always heartened to see pictures and video of my dear Jody. I loved her then,.I love her now, and forever…



  8. Avatar Deanna on July 1, 2023 at 10:47 am

    Happy birthday Tobin!
    What a nice tribute and mantra by Rebecca!!



  9. Avatar Paulette on July 1, 2023 at 7:25 pm

    Happy birthday Tobin! I wish we could all sit and chat over cake :birthday:and coffee together.



  10. Avatar Arlene and Michael on July 1, 2023 at 7:51 pm

    Happiest of Birthdays Tobin! Thank you for all you do for the wonderful Chimps. Hope the year ahead is full of happiness. Keep celebrating:)



  11. Avatar Marie on July 2, 2023 at 6:01 am

    How could I have missed this! Oh what a Beautiful Tribute…..Tobin, You are so Kind and Shower these Chimps with your Kindness…..I Hope your days are Blessed:hugging:



    • Avatar Marie on July 2, 2023 at 6:04 am

      HAPPY BIRTH DAY ,TOBIN…… I Hope your Day is filled with all your Favorite Things:grin:



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