Posts by Katelyn
Happy Birthday, Cy!!
Our heartfelt thanks to Tami Roy for sponsoring this extra special day of sanctuary in honor of her Chimpanzee Pal, Cy, for his birthday! “I want to honor Cy on his birthday because he’s an extraordinary chimpanzee. He brings so much joy to all of us and will always have a special place in my…
Read MoreMarch celebrations!
Happy Birthday to all our March revelers! Don your waistbands, spring’s on her way! Annie! The original waistband trendsetter: As I write this, I’m listening to wildly singing birds despite us having received a rather blizzardy and unpredicted snowstorm the night before last. Betwixt and between, not really winter, not quite spring. Though here in…
Read MoreIn memory of Ned and Noreen O’Flaherty
This wonderful day of sanctuary is sponsored in memory of Ned and Noreen O’Flaherty and their loving hearts, from their daughter, Joan O’Flaherty! “My parents loved animals so I dedicate this to their memory and thank-you for all you do for the chimpanzees and cattle that make their lives worth living.” Many thanks to you,…
Read MoreToday is for Erin Delsol
Thank you so much, David Panko, for sponsoring a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in celebration of Erin Delsol! “Erin is a wonderful healthcare provider who is starting a new journey.” Have a wonderful day, Erin, and all our good thoughts to you on your path ahead! Cutie Dora! Cy: Missy: Burrito: Jamie:
Read MoreIn honor of all the chimps and their sacrifices
Our heartfelt thanks to Holly Hayward for sponsoring this day of sanctuary and for sharing this lovely and much appreciated message: “Just want to sponsor a day of fun whenever you feel like one is in order! Love what you do & all the Chimpanzees & am proud to support the beautiful work you do!!…
Read MoreBe Mine, Foxie
“Foxieee!!…” is an unapologetic and relatively common fan-girl level squeal you might hear ringing through the chimp house on any given day I greet her. Given that we’re both grown women, it’s ridiculous, but the joy in seeing this effervescent sprite of a person will not be contained. Nor should it be. Foxie’s typical response…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Sonny and Fredo!
This sweet day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees was sponsored in honor of beloved pups, Sonny and Fredo, in celebration of their birthday! “Happy Birthday, Sonny and Fredo, our favorite Texas labs! Enjoy your extra celebration walks and yummy treats on your special day! Relax and take an extra afternoon nap with your loving parents,…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to Meaghan!
Many thanks to Cynthia Cavelle and Joseph Casey, who sponsored this day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in honor of their daughter, Meaghan Casey, on her birthday! They shared this beautiful message for Meaghan: “Congratulations on all of the wonderful work that you’ve accomplished this year. Your generosity with those in need, the chimps and…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Stanley, from Jamie!
Many thanks to an amazing friend of the chimpanzees and bovines, Jamie Reagin, for sponsoring this special day of sanctuary in celebration of her father, Stanley Friedman, on his birthday! “Happy 93rd Birthday Papa!” We are so thrilled to be able to celebrate your birthday with you, Stanley! Happiest of days to you from all…
Read MoreFebruary celebrations!
February is a wonderful, liminal month. Being February 1st, my maternal and paternal ancestors, most all of whom are Irish, would be celebrating Imbolc – or Saint Brigid’s Day. The half-way point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox and the gradual returning of light, a breath as we blink toward the slowly brightening…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to Meg!
Our heartfelt thanks to long-time friend of the chimpanzees and sanctuary, Meg Lunnum, who is sponsoring today for the chimps in celebration of her birthday! Meg shared this wonderful message: “Happy Birthday to me! I have done some wonderful things for myself over the past year or so and I am proud! I am also…
Read MoreThank you for sharing your birthday with us, Carrie!
Our heartfelt thanks to Carrie Menzel, one of our amazing volunteers, for sponsoring a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees as a way to celebrate her birthday! “Volunteering at the sanctuary is so fulfilling, for my birthday this year I’d like to give a gift! Happy Birthday, Carrie! Thank you so much for including the…
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