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Afternoon Photos

July 25, 2021 by Sam -

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Today was the first day The Lucky Six were out of quarantine! They have been in quarantine since they have arrived and during that time we took turns working with them each day. So it was nice to be able to pop over from time to time today and say hi! You will notice a lot of my photos are of them, as I was taking advantage of this. Sometimes it’s hard to get photos in the first half of the day since we are busy cleaning. This afternoon I spent some time walking around between the three different groups to see what photos I could get. Not only did I get some photos this afternoon, but a relaxing grooming session with Jamie and a play session with Dora!

Sweet Dora drinking from the extra tub of water we set up in their enclosure.

Gordo relaxing in one of their Playrooms.

Rayne was all about finding good resting spots today.

Lucky watching me from above.

Cy flipping through one of his magazines.

Cy taking a little break from looking at his magazines.

Jamie waiting to have a grooming session with my boots.

Foxie and her doll resting in the Greenhouse.

Honey B with her makeshift table and chair.

20 Comments

  1. Avatar Linda C on July 25, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    You’re so lucky, Sam! I wanna play session with l’il Dora! She looks so sweet!
    Have they figured out the Lixit taps yet?



    • Avatar Sam Jones on July 27, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      Yes! We have seen almost everyone using them 🙂



  2. Avatar Susan Valle on July 25, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    So thrilled to see the Lucky 6 out of quarantine in their wonderful new home. Many thanks to all at ChimpsNW for your care and compassion.



  3. Avatar Deb Reintzell on July 25, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    Rayne’s Smile!!



  4. Avatar Barbara on July 25, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    Cy is a man after my own heart. I love to watch him read his magazines. He looks so enthralled and content. Thank you for providing such contentment to all the beautiful chimpanzee people you care for every day.



  5. Avatar CarolR on July 25, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    They’re all so special and lovely. What are the ages of the Lucky Six, Sam? Have I missed the blog with that information in? Where are they allowed to go now that they’re out of quarantine…..I know how they feel as I live in Sydney and we’re confined to barracks too!



    • Avatar Linda C on July 25, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      I’m just now watching coverage of the protest on your morning show. Awful



    • Avatar Linda C on July 25, 2021 at 8:06 pm

      Oh, and their ages are under their bios, under the “our family”, then “chimpanzees”



    • Avatar Sam Jones on July 27, 2021 at 10:47 pm

      https://staging.chimpsnw.org/chimpanzees/ Here is the link to a little info about each chimp and how old they are! Some cute photos as well.



  6. Avatar Arlene and Michael on July 25, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    They are all so amazing and beautiful.



  7. Avatar Stevie Gillis on July 25, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    Wow! I’m in love with Cy right out of the gate; but then Gordo pops up his game-and Jamie made me laugh as she just emotes “what. About. Me?” Pure impatience but she wears it well!



  8. Avatar Kathleen on July 25, 2021 at 6:55 pm

    Hard to believe a month has passed! But wonderful that you caregivers can now move about freely and you no longer have to deal with quarantine scheduling.

    Thank you for all these photos of everyone. I hope you didn’t keep Jamie waiting!



    • Avatar Sam Jones on July 27, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      I did not! I got a long piece of plastic material that she likes to groom with and let her get to work! 🙂



  9. Avatar Caroline on July 25, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    What wonderful Sunday for all the residents at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest! Thank you for all you do for them and for sharing with us through this blog!



  10. Avatar marianne on July 26, 2021 at 12:34 am

    Yes, that month flew by…So happy for you caregivers that restrictions are over!!
    And now unto the next step??!!
    I am very excited to see how the groups will blend, and I am very hopefull for this time.
    Cannot wait!!!!



  11. Avatar Nancy on July 26, 2021 at 4:18 am

    Great pics!



  12. Avatar Judy J on July 26, 2021 at 6:15 am

    Beautiful pics & an enjoyable blog



  13. Avatar Linda Mehaffey on July 26, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    Thanks for sharing! We wonder back here in Ohio how you spend your day. So happy you love your job and the chimpanzees love you!



  14. Avatar Pat F on July 28, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    You have a wonderful selection of pictures here. Love you “workers” you are so devoted. I have always had great warmth for animals since I was a child! Thank you!??



  15. Avatar Pat F on July 28, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    You have a wonderful selection of pictures here. Love you “workers” you are so devoted. I have always had great warmth for animals since I was a child! Thank you!??



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