Posts by J.B.
You asked…let’s answer! (Pt. II)
More of your questions answered! (see Part I here and an additional answer here) How do you administer their medications? The chimps take a number of different medications for both acute and chronic conditions. Most medications are mixed with smoothie, juice, or Gatorade and served to the chimps in a cup through the mesh. This…
Read MoreBreakfast, Interrupted
Nothing can distract chimpanzees from eating their breakfast – except, of course, for drama from the group of chimpanzees next door. Many thanks to everyone who took the time to pose questions on our Ask Us Anything blog post. Based on the video above, I thought I could begin by answering a question posed by…
Read MoreConstruction Update
Summers are always busy at the sanctuary but this year seems more hectic than ever. We had the first of many volunteer work parties a couple weeks ago to work on the electric fences that will enclose the Bray and the renovated Young’s Hill, the 1.8-acre and 2.4-acre habitats for the new group of nine…
Read MoreAn Appointment with the Dentist
Well at least it wasn’t a rattlesnake this time… Yes, poor Burrito was back in the clinic today to have an infected tooth extracted. Dr. Erin and Sofia were accompanied by Dr. Cristina Bender and her husband, Matt, from Pearl Care Dental in Ellensburg, Dr. Dan Whitemarsh of Cle Elum Dental Clinic, and veterinarian Dr.…
Read MoreMissy on a Mission
Missy invited me to play chase up the hill this afternoon. When we reached the top, she veered off into the tall grass with a look of determination. She climbed atop one of the mounds. And then walked out onto the log bridge. From there, she scanned the area. Then she disappeared into the weeds.…
Read MoreThe 4th Annual Running of the Cows
Past the wetlands, up the mountain, across the stream, between the scary gates, and through the forest to the upper pasture we go! It’s time once again for the cows to head to their summer pastures. And this year, they’re exploring a new part of the sanctuary’s 90-acre property. As you may know, the cows…
Read MoreJamie’s surgery
Yesterday, Jamie underwent surgery to repair an anal fistula. As I write this, she is bright, alert, and recovering well. This is a problem we’ve been aware of and have been treating for some time. If you’re not familiar with fistulas, they are small tunnels that connect an infected gland within the anus to an…
Read MoreMave’s 33rd Birthday
Today, Mave celebrated her 33rd birthday! We’re so grateful to both Paulette Wrisley and Kenneth Reiter for sponsoring this day her her honor (in addition to Melissa Reed, whose sponsor post came earlier in the day). One of the challenges of keeping the peace in a new group is to make things exciting for them,…
Read MoreA Trip to the Clinic for Negra
The group of seven got into a fight yesterday and poor Negra sustained a significant laceration on her back side that required stitches. The staff got her isolated and Dr. Erin began mobilizing for the procedure. We are grateful to have been joined by Jim Repsher, PA-C, from Kittitas Valley Hospital who, with his background…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening
I know we’ve been uncharacteristically quiet when it comes to the integration of the two Waystation groups. Superstitious or not, none of us want to jinx it! But now that we’ve made it through the first three weeks, I thought I’d take this opportunity to fill you in on just a few of the things…
Read MorePoke!
Missy couldn’t resist poking Burrito in his little belly…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed!
Update: Our first volunteer work parties will take place Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 starting at 10am. If you’d like to join us, please fill out the form in the link below or contact J.B. at [email protected]. Thanks! It’s been about 11 years since a group of hard-working and dedicated volunteers helped us…
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