Cheers to Animal Lovers!

Cheers to Animal Lovers!
Kori S., Intern
If you are reading this story, you probably know what it’s like to walk through
the world with a loving heart for animals. You are aware that people often don’t
understand what inspires you to spend so much time with your companion animal,
or to perhaps think a little bit harder about where your food comes from. In fact,
people can often be quite antagonizing. It may certainly baffle some to realize that
those of us at the sanctuary spend most of our day cleaning and preparing food.
But when you have a loving heart for animals, it’s not difficult to understand the
compulsion to make improvements to these very important lives. There are many
ways in which animals suffer to satisfy human growth, from entertainment to
food to medical experiments to habitat loss, our way of life seems almost entirely
dependent on their sacrifice. It’s not easy to think about. Having a loving heart for
animals, though, means that we choose to open our eyes to their pain rather than
turn away from it. It is challenging, but it’s not all sorrow!
Out and About
Chimps Inc. provides public outreach
within our community through
educational lectures and fundraisers.
We recently visited:
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The good news is that we are given an opportunity to improve the lives of animals
every single day. Loving animals means becoming an advocate, walking through
the world ready to offer your own voice for a group who literally cannot speak.
It means becoming ambassadors, overcoming cultural obstacles, questioning
everything and showing the world how it should be done! It also means respecting
nature a little bit more every day, and attempting to humbly honor our own place
in it. I think what I find so refreshing about my internship with Chimps, Inc. is
that I am lucky enough to be surrounded not only by exceptional non-human
creatures, but by radical people who are living examples of this every day. It is rare
but beautiful to see a group who so tirelessly works to improve the lives of these
lucky chimps and lynx, and all exploited animals through education and example.
In this environment I am lucky to be constantly learning new lessons, and my
understanding of having a loving heart for animals evolves every day. Cheers to
animal lovers everywhere!
Abilitree
Bear Creek Elementary
Bend Boys and Girls Club
Bend Rotary Club
Bend Spring Fest
Bend Senior Center
Cougar Springs Senior Living
High Lakes Elementary
Morning Star Christian Academy
OR Youth Challenge Program
Sisters Middle School
The Heights Assisted Living
Through our outreach program,
a Chimps Inc. representative will
travel to your location and provide
your group with a fun, educational
experience. We serve any organized
group, including K-12 schools,
universities, youth groups and senior
groups.
To schedule a presentation or learn
more about our educational outreach
program, contact us today!
Phone: 541-410-4122
Email: outreach@chimps-inc.org
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Letter from the President
Dear Friends,
Spring is in full swing here at the
sanctuary and we are gearing up for
some exciting summer events.
Our fourth annual Open House /
Hootenanny is scheduled for Saturday,
June 7. As a NAPSA sanctuary, we are
not open to the public so this is one of
the few times throughout the year that
we open our doors to show you, our
amazing donors, where your dollars are
being used.
During your annual spring clean, please
remember the chimps and donate your
items to our Giant Estate Sale, which
will be held on July 18 and 19. All
proceeds will benefit the animals in our care. Items may be brought to our Open
House or you can schedule a pick up by calling 541-410-4122.
Please check out our new website for more info about upcoming events and
exciting new ways to make your donation dollars go farther. Annual campaigns
include Patti’s Medical Fund, our Behavioral Training Fund and our Safety Fund,
all designed to keep the animals healthy and the sanctuary the safest it can be!
Thank you for your dedication and support. It means the world to the animals and
allows us to maintain our position as one of the top sanctuaries in the nation.
Board of Directors
Lesley Day, President
Julie Clarke, Vice President
Zelia Flannery, Secretary
Jennifer Clark
Chris Shihadeh
Karin Thompson
Advisory Board
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
Bruce Wagman, Esq.
Liam Hussey
Palmer Malarkey
Staff
Marla O’Donnell, Sanctuary Director
Shayla Scott, Senior Caregiver, Director of Education
Outreach and Behavioral Training
Allison Morgan, Senior Caregiver, Programs Manager
Rachel Bronstein, Senior Caregiver, Operations Coordinator
Judy Williams, Bookkeeper
Dr. Wendy Krebbs, DVM
Dr. Holly O’Brien, DVM
Pant Hoots,
Lesley
SUMMER WISH LIST
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Kenwood TK-3300 2-way radios
Fruit and Vegetable Dehydrator
Tooth brushes
Non-toxic paint
Scented oils
Oscillating sprinklers
Educational Outreach supplies *
Kitchen supplies *
Cleaning supplies *
Behavioral training supplies *
* Please see our website or
Amazon wish list for details!
Join us on Facebook and stay up to date
on the latest sanctuary happenings with
daily postings of photos, videos, blogs,
and great chimp and cat stories.
www.facebook.com/chimpsinc
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M V P (most valuable primate)
This quarter we honor Kevin Doner as our MVP volunteer. Kevin completed a
two month internship in the spring of 2013 and he was so fantastic that we never
let him leave! He has now been volunteering at the sanctuary for almost a year
and donates 16 hours of his time a week. In addition, Kevin took on the massive
project of heading up our greenhouse and organic gardens this year, and we are so
excited to see his hard work pay off!
Thank you, Kevin, for your enthusiasm and commitment. Thank you for always
volunteering for the dirty, unglamorous jobs and doing them with a smile on your
face. You set yourself apart as a truly stellar volunteer, and we are so happy to have
you!
Ask Patti
Dear Patti,
What do wild chimpanzees eat? What
do you and your friends at Chimps Inc.
eat?
Shelby
Dear Shelby,
Chimps, like humans, are omnivorous,
although we eat primarily fruits and
vegetables. In the wild, we supplement
our diet of fruit with leaves, leaf buds,
seeds, blossoms, bark and nuts. In
addition, 2-3% of our annual diet
consists of meat from insects and small
animals (including monkeys). This part
of our wild diet, however, tends to be
seasonal. Wild chimpanzees spend
most of their day foraging for food in
small parties, which themselves are part
of a larger social group (this is called a
fission-fusion society).
The chimps at Chimps Inc. eat a diet
consisting of predominately fruits and
vegetables. However, unlike chimps
in the wild, we can afford to be picky
about what we eat. Our caregivers are
very nice about customizing our meals
so that we get a healthy diet without
being offered things that we don’t like.
For example, Emma won’t eat bananas,
but she really likes corn. None of us
like zucchini, yellow squash or hot
peppers. None of my friends here like
mushrooms, but I’ll eat the stems. I
also really like broccoli stems, though
I’m not as fond of the tops. We all enjoy
lettuce — I prefer the iceberg variety —
so it makes a daily appearance in our
meals.
Thiele, and I are two of the best foragers
at the sanctuary!
Love, Patti
Have a question for Patti?
Send it to:
Chimps Inc.
Attn: “Ask Patti”
P.O. Box 6973, Bend, OR 97708
info@chimps-inc.org
Another thing we get daily is primate
chow, a nutritional biscuit which
supplements our diet with all the
vitamins, fiber and nutrients we need
to stay healthy. Very occasionally, we
get meat, although this is only really
popular with Topo and Herbie. We also
sometimes get special treats like hot
chocolate and Cheerio necklaces.
We often get forage for enrichment,
usually an assortment of fresh fruits
and vegetables, nuts, pretzels and dried
fruit, scattered throughout our indoor
and outdoor habitats. This is great fun,
as we then get to look for the hidden
food, just like chimps in the wild. Not
to boast or anything, but my sister,
Spring/Summer Interns
Makaela Thompson ........ Washington
Kori Sparks ........................... Colorado
Shelby Temple ......................... Oregon
Miranda Hoffman ............... New York
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Happy 80th Birthday, Jane Goodall!
Dr. Jane Goodall, a British primatologist,
anthropologist,
ethologist
and
UN
Messenger of Peace, is widely acknowledged
as the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees.
She began studying chimpanzees in the late
1950’s for anthropologist Louis Leakey at
Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania.
Her research, which continued for 45 years,
is the framework of all that we know about
the species today.
Dr. Goodall handing Herbie a flower at Chimps Inc.
Dr. Goodall’s most notable discovery was
in 1960 when she observed chimpanzees
Born on April 3, 1934
creating tools to fish termites out of termite
mounds. After careful observation, she confirmed that chimpanzees have
the ability to make and use tools, something that up until that point was
thought to be exclusive to humans. When Leakey heard the news, he
excitedly responded, “Now we must redefine ‘man,’ redefine ‘tool’ or accept
“The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
chimpanzees as humans.” Some of Dr. Goodall’s other notable
discoveries include chimpanzees’ hunting behaviors and
omnivorous diet, the existence of infanticide and war among
neighboring groups, and their complex and highly developed
social behaviors.
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
Though most of Dr. Goodall’s groundbreaking observations
were made before she had any formal college training, she later
received a Ph.D. in Ethology from Cambridge University. She
has since earned a multitude of honorary doctorate degrees
from universities all over the world, as well as winning countless
awards
for
Photo credit: Michael Neugebauer
conser vation,
animal welfare, education and outreach, and international peace. She
founded the Jane Goodall Institute, as well as Roots and Shoots, both
well-known international organizations dedicated to environmental
and wildlife conservation. She has written and published 24 books
about her experiences with the chimps of Gombe, in addition to general
humanitarian issues, conservation and animal welfare. Dr. Goodall currently
travels 300 days a year around the globe, spreading the word and inspiring
people to help aid her in her cause.
Dr. Goodall visited Chimps Inc. in 2005 and 2011.
Dr. Goodall has visited Chimps Inc. on two occasions and we are honored to
have her as a member of our advisory board. Thank you, Dr. Goodall, for
all that you do.
“A sense of calm came over me. More and more often I found myself thinking,
‘This is where I belong. This is what I came into this world to do.’” Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
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Upcoming Events
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our giant estate sale is
quickly approaching! Please keep the
chimps in mind when doing your spring cleaning clear
out! Call us at 541-410-4122 for a pick up or bring any
items you may have to donate with you to the Open House!
Remember, all contributions are tax deductible.
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SUPPORTERS!
Grants and Foundations
Clarke Family Foundation
E.L. Wiegand Foundation
Howard M. Keck Foundation
NEAVS - Theodora Capaldo
Paulus Foundation
Renton Family Foundation
WK Day Foundation
Chimpanzee Benefactors
Day, Robert
Flannery, Dennis and Zelia
Gibson, Kim
Chimpanzee Defenders
Bobst, Jeannette
Caine, Bob and Pam
Grusenmeyer, Nikki
Moore, Craig
Shinpaugh, Don and Cathy
Chimpanzee Patrons
Boyd, Bill and Bonnie
Bracken, Jo
Carter, Bill and Gayle
Lauterbach, Barbara
Mahoney, Jim and Denise
Pyka, Virginia
Rodgers, Sheri and Joseph
Rodriguez, Susan
Romano, Janet
Chimpanzee Heroes
Armstrong, Sandra
Bolton, Colleen
Browne, Jocelyn
Crouse, Lori Lynn and Kim
Cushman, Greg and Peg
Daiger, Jason
Gilmore, Marcia G.
Grasso, Nicki and Dave Scrib
Holtz, John and Lisa
Johnson, Jeri
Kallgren, Shelle
Knapp, George and Anne
Kulstad, Guy
Lambert, Robert
Maina, Bob and Jean
Martinez, Alexa
McCrea, P L
McNeill, Jean
O’Neil, Marajen
Patterson, Elizabeth
Rhods, Christine
Ross, Elaine
Sacchetti, Jay and Nancy
Scott, David and Dianne
Smith, Charlotte
Sticka, Ronald and Susan
Stucki, Barbara
Tepner, Karen
Warren, Aleta
Wease, Lois
Williams, Gardner and Pam
Chimpanzee Pals
Azar, Deena
Banner, Melinda
Bennett, Cynthia
Blomgren, Kerry
Brennan, William and Kay
Crouse, Virginia
Hall, Susan
Kifer, Jo
Knowles, Carol
Miller, Debra
Miller, William
Morse, Robert and Nancy
Neugebauer, Leslie
Pederson, Mike and Monique
Slawson, Douglas
Thorne, Kellie
Valenzuela, Sarah
Whitenack, Chris
Chimpanzee Friends
Bieber, Rachel
Boland, Fran
Burgard, Michelle
Darr, Jimmie and Gayle
Eberle, Marka and Brenda
Forman, Fay
Grasso, Nicki
Harris, Wanda
Hughes, Doreen
Lewis, Patricia
Milhan, Scott and Christine
Moats, Robin
Nuckles, Mark and Tina
Palmer, Ryan and Andrea
Parr, Susie
Porter, Ginny
Rose, Kyle
Scott, David and Dianne
Smith, Jay and Yvonne
Turrio, Ilaria
Utz, Maureen
Youngers, Ardith
Birthday Sponsorships
Grusenmeyer, Nikki
Morgan, Wendy
Slack, Michele and Rob
In Honor of CJ
Grusenmeyer, Nikki
Romano, Janet
In Memory of
Buddy and Maggie
Grusenmeyer, Nikki
Adoptions
Grasso, Nicki
Kelly, Erika
Kerrigan, Chris
Kline, Solana
Marotte, Ken
Meyer, Tiel
Ross, Elaine
Schorno, Cynthia-Anne
Spence, Greta
Weible, Vern and Sandra
In-Kind Donors
Albertsons
Aloha Produce
Arbor Tree Care
Bend Equine Medical Center
Boggess, Jeff, MD
Boyd, Bill and Bonnie
C.E. Lovejoy’s
Clarke, Julie
Coulter, Mary Ellen, MD
Farmer John’s Market
High Desert Produce
Hooker Creek Companies
Krebs, Wendy, DVM
Lage, Rita
Natural Grocers
Thompson, Karin
Trader Joe’s
Spring/Summer Volunteers
Abrams, Torree
Crouse, Lori Lynn and Kim
Dane, Margi and Frank
Doner, Kevin
Hall, Susan
Handfield, Daken
Littrell, Linda
Luke, Lucy
Mass, Ande
Meyer, Tiel
McCall, Larry
Payne, Terri
Pozzi, Morgan
Rhoads, Kaleigh
Rodgers, Sheri
Shinpaugh, Cathy and Don
Southern, Beverly
Sparks, Kori
Spencer, Cindy
Tepner, Karen
Weible, Sandra and Vern
Vadas, Donna
vanEijnsbergen, Chandra
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Spring Birthdays
Herbie was born on March 26, 1986
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We had three chimp birthdays this season at Chimps Inc. and they were all
filled with excited pant hoots from all of the chimpanzee residents. What
happens at a chimp’s birthday party? Presents and decorations, of course!
“Happy Birthday” banners and colorful streamers decorated every enclosure
on Herbie’s 28th birthday. Though I missed the first celebration, Herbie
enjoyed a birthday that kept on giving, as he received a vegan, sugar-free,
banana and primate chow cake with sweet potato frosting. Herbie’s eyes
locked on the cake as he patiently waited for us to divide it up and serve it. CJ
was first in line for her slice of cake but Herbie took advantage of his birthday
boy privilege and promptly claimed it for himself. Each chimp had their own
style of enjoying this treat: Patti laid it on the ground and ate from top to
bottom; Herbie, a chimp after my own heart, delicately licked all the frosting
off before devouring the rest; Thiele ate the whole slice in a single bite; and
Emma wasn’t so sure at first, but after a taste she oh so gracefully whisked her
slice away on a perfectly balanced paper plate before anyone could ask her to
share. Herbie snapped his fingers in approval and it warmed all of our hearts
to be able to give him the birthday he deserved, and to celebrate how much
he has grown since his rescue and arrival at Chimps Inc.
Emma’s birthday was quite the event, with many current and former volunteers in attendance to wish Chimps Inc.’s youngest
resident a very merry 12th birthday. Though she is young and small, Emma doesn’t allow the larger, older chimps to take her
goodies away. When her name was called to receive her presents, she flew
over at full speed, reminiscent of an excited human 12-year-old at a birthday
party, eagerly awaiting her surprise. As soon as she received her birthday
bag she swiftly climbed into an overhead tunnel to enjoy her gift. Emma was
smart to make a quick exit, as Herbie had soon gathered as much trail mix
as he could carry. Each time she caught Herbie moving towards her, Emma
gathered up what she could and evaded him again. Jackson thoroughly
enjoyed the festivities as well and soon mastered the paddle ball he received
in his gift bag, giggling while he enjoyed the toy. Many staff members and
long term volunteers remarked at how unbelievable it was that little Emma
was 12 already. Having arrived at Chimps Inc. at age five, Emma has grown
up so much and has become a sweet and social chimp.
CJ’s birthday was a huge hit this year! The chimps enjoyed a delicious forage
in the morning of fresh strawberries, watermelon, oranges and broccoli,
as well as strawberry banana smoothie popsicles scattered throughout the
enclosures. Birthday bags with gifts for each of the chimps were greeted with
Emma was born on April 15, 2002
ecstatic pant hoots that echoed around the sanctuary. CJ’s favorite presents
included a pair of pink and orange striped gardening gloves which she
proudly wore on both hands, a plush stuffed dog which she reluctantly let
Jackson play with when he started to whine, and a kid’s pink camper van on
shiny wheels which we tucked her lunch inside. And let’s not forget about
the yummy birthday treats: fresh coconuts, rhubarb and papaya, fancy nuts,
pumpkin seeds, sugar-free fruit roll-ups and juice boxes. By the time the
caregivers left for the evening, all of the chimps were exhausted and snuggled
up in nests of blankets much earlier than usual, bellies full and hearts content,
their happy grunts and snores melding together into a chimpanzee lullaby
that rocked them all to sleep.
Kaleigh, Volunteer / Rachel, Senior Caregiver
CJ was born on May 2, 1999
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO THE LYNX!
Alfonz
May 10, 1998
Linky
May 22, 1998
The Easter Bunny Visits Chimps Inc.
Chimps Inc. staff, interns and volunteers prepared weeks in advance for the annual Easter egg hunt and when Easter
morning finally arrived, all seven chimps were bursting with excitement. Jackson was especially excited to watch the
Easter Bunny skip around and spread treats, and he thought the sight was quite funny. The Easter Bunny was soon joined
by an Easter Chicken and then the festivities began. When the doors to the outdoor enclosures opened, all seven chimps
quickly scrambled to collect as many colorful eggs (filled with nuts, cranberries, cereal and other goodies) as they possibly
could. Patti systematically worked her way around the fence, eating one at a time, while Herbie managed to find a basket
to help him collect them more quickly. Emma climbed straight to the very highest point of the play structure and enjoyed
all the treats at the top, with a perfect aerial view of the rest of the enclosure. Chimps searched in every nook and cranny
for all of the hidden eggs and Patti even climbed a tree to reach two eggs nestled in the higher branches! After every egg
had been found and all treats devoured, the exhausted chimps all found a place to lounge in the sun with their full bellies.
Kaleigh, Volunteer
IN THE NEWS:
“Wild Obsession: The perilous attraction of owning exotic pets”
This beautifully written story by Lauren Slater on the cover of the April 2014 edition of National Geographic explores
the fascinating desire of so many Americans to own exotic pets in their homes. From lions to bears, chimps to poisonous
snakes, there seems to be no limit to the species available for purchase here in the US. In fact, it is believed that there are
more exotic animals living in American homes than in American zoos. The article profiles individuals on both sides of the
issue, presenting caring and responsible owners who see their animals as family members, and others who believe that wild
animals deserve to be wild and do not belong in people’s homes or backyards. The article further delves into why people
choose to keep exotic animals as pets, as well as thoroughly exploring the dangers of this venture, to both the people and the
animals. Aside from safety, perhaps an even more compelling argument against exotic ownership comes from a concern for
the animals themselves. Born Free USA, a primate sanctuary in Texas, states that their mission is to “keep wildlife in the wild,
where it belongs.” Because ultimately, according to the article, wild animals raised in captivity become something other than
wild, and other than tame. They begin to exist in limbo, not belonging to the human world and utterly helpless in the face of
the jungle: “In the end what we learn from exotic-pet ownership is that when you take the wild out of the wild, you eradicate
its true nature.” Perhaps that is argument enough.
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