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For those who haven’t done so yet, this is a reminder to sign up for our e-newsletter. We’ll have exclusive updates and content in the newsletters, and I’ll be sending out July’s version soon – so join today: chimpsanctuarynw.kintera.org/join

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Frozen Watermelon Day

Meals for the chimpanzees are served in the front rooms, but we figure it’s important to have changes and surprises amidst the routine, so we set up a frozen watermelon forage in the playroom after breakfast this morning. Sarah had frozen some watermelon with a long tube sticking out and tied it to the caging…

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more photos of Jody

These are of Jody enjoying her night package treat bag last night. I caught some pretty cute faces in between her chewing.   

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Trixie the Troll

Well, Sarah and I discussed it this morning and decided on the name Trixie for Foxie’s Troll doll. Thanks for all of the suggestions!!Trixie is still with Foxie – day five of their relationship, I believe. Here is a photo from yesterday of Foxie eating her after-dinner treat (when J.B. and I worked at Fauna, we…

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Foxie and the Troll doll

Foxie carried her Troll doll around with her ALL day today (seen here in her pelvic pocket).  We need a name for her pink-haired friend.   Any suggestions?    

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Nap Time

 ***WARNING – today’s photos might make you suddenly sleepy***  And you thought yesterday’s photo of Burrito was sweet? Look what J.B. took today:  Missy prefers giant nests over Trex decking for nap time  Jamie snuggles up next to Missy’s huge nest to nap

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The Seven Friends Challenge and a request for YOUR photos

What if every person who reads this blog today sent their favorite post or video or photo or an email that explains their new friends at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest to seven friends, family members or co-workers? How many new friends could the seven chimpanzees have by next week? And what if those seven people contacted seven of…

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Gratitude and the number seven – a meditation

The chimpanzees had a really great day today and we have some awesome new photos and video, but I felt the need to first share some of my thoughts for the day before I sort through the photos tomorrow – bear with me. At the risk of giving away too much info to my fellow caregivers, I…

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July 4th Forage

We set up a great forage in celebration of the 4th for the chimpanzees tonight. On the menu: large paper bags full of lettuce and cabbage leaves with a surprise baked apple hidden amongst the greens, and individual buckets with vegan hot dogs, corn on the cob, and watermelon. Diana

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