Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
The Simple Things in Life by Lauren Chase (intern)
Like Don Ho's Tiny Bubbles, these shimmering orbs can take something ordinary and make it extraordinary. They can make you feel happy and fine, which youngsters, Emma and Jackson, experienced when interns Greg, Rachel, Kate and Lauren blew bubbles with the two lively chimps.
Emma and Jackson prepared themselves for the thrill of having bubbles projected into their wide-open mouths with tongues hanging to the ground while each intern held the bubble wand to their lips. The chimps climbed the enclosure's bars, arms streteched above their heads and bellies against the frame. Without further hesitation, the interns blew into the wands and sent many bubbles into the mouths of the chimps. Some bubbles were taken by the wind; some were terminated by the metal bars, but the lucky few that made it through were quickly eaten by the excited chimps.
Although the sun was heating up the whole area, the chimps did not want to end this fun. If it was not for lunch, they would have played bubbles with the interns all day long!
Emma and Jackson prepared themselves for the thrill of having bubbles projected into their wide-open mouths with tongues hanging to the ground while each intern held the bubble wand to their lips. The chimps climbed the enclosure's bars, arms streteched above their heads and bellies against the frame. Without further hesitation, the interns blew into the wands and sent many bubbles into the mouths of the chimps. Some bubbles were taken by the wind; some were terminated by the metal bars, but the lucky few that made it through were quickly eaten by the excited chimps.
Although the sun was heating up the whole area, the chimps did not want to end this fun. If it was not for lunch, they would have played bubbles with the interns all day long!
A glimpse at the chimps by Rachel Golub (intern)
Hey everyone! My name is Rachel Golub, and I am one of the new interns here at Chimps Inc. I am originally from New York and recently graduated from the University of Rhode Island, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Technology. I flew all the way from Boston to work with the eight chimpanzees that are housed here at the sanctuary.
During my first few weeks in Oregon, I took my time getting to know the chimps. Patti is the matriarch of the group, watching everything from her front enclosure. I love watching her paint pictures with her tongue. Topo is one of the three males, and although he can be a bit scary at times, he can also be very sweet and playful.
Jackson and Emma are the youngest of the chimpanzees. Jackson spends his days playing and wrestling with Emma, and sometimes likes to bask in the sun while nuzzling with some blankets. Emma, on the other hand, loves to imitate our cleaning by doing some cleaning of her own. When given a small bucket and a scrub brush, Emma will get to work and start scrubbing.
Herbie is another loveable character. He loves casually flipping through magazines and sticking his tongue out at me as I walk by. Herbie also loves to play with many enrichment toys such as hats and shoes. I have yet to form a bond with the other three chimps, Kimie, Thiele and Maggie. I am sure that over the next six weeks of my stay, I will have formed lots of friendships not only with the chimpanzees, but also with the wonderful staff and volunteers that take care of them each and every day.
During my first few weeks in Oregon, I took my time getting to know the chimps. Patti is the matriarch of the group, watching everything from her front enclosure. I love watching her paint pictures with her tongue. Topo is one of the three males, and although he can be a bit scary at times, he can also be very sweet and playful.
Jackson and Emma are the youngest of the chimpanzees. Jackson spends his days playing and wrestling with Emma, and sometimes likes to bask in the sun while nuzzling with some blankets. Emma, on the other hand, loves to imitate our cleaning by doing some cleaning of her own. When given a small bucket and a scrub brush, Emma will get to work and start scrubbing.
Herbie is another loveable character. He loves casually flipping through magazines and sticking his tongue out at me as I walk by. Herbie also loves to play with many enrichment toys such as hats and shoes. I have yet to form a bond with the other three chimps, Kimie, Thiele and Maggie. I am sure that over the next six weeks of my stay, I will have formed lots of friendships not only with the chimpanzees, but also with the wonderful staff and volunteers that take care of them each and every day.
Concert to Benefit Chimps Inc., Chimanzee and Animal Rescue Center
Saturday, July 18 @ Silver Moon Brewing
8 p.m.
21+/$5-10 donation
Performing: Anastacia BandElectric Sudaki (A benefit for Chimps,Inc.)
A chimpanzee and animal rescue center in Central Oregon. Chimps Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(C)3-1 wildlife sanctuary dedicated to furthering chimpanzee conservation through education. It was founded in 1995 in response to the multitude of captive chimpanzees desperately in need of homes. Our private sanctuary provides a place of refuge for those apes that have come from roadside zoos, entertainment industry and the private sector. The concert features the Anastacia Band and Electric Sudaki two amazing local acts sure to rock your socks! Bring friends and family and have fun while you help a worthy cause.
8 p.m.
21+/$5-10 donation
Performing: Anastacia BandElectric Sudaki (A benefit for Chimps,Inc.)
A chimpanzee and animal rescue center in Central Oregon. Chimps Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(C)3-1 wildlife sanctuary dedicated to furthering chimpanzee conservation through education. It was founded in 1995 in response to the multitude of captive chimpanzees desperately in need of homes. Our private sanctuary provides a place of refuge for those apes that have come from roadside zoos, entertainment industry and the private sector. The concert features the Anastacia Band and Electric Sudaki two amazing local acts sure to rock your socks! Bring friends and family and have fun while you help a worthy cause.
Great News - Support the Chimps Without Adding to Your Budget!!
Instead of wasting your valuable time and gas driving to the mall--why not point and click your mouse to Chimps Inc. online shopping website? Simply log on to our secure site at www.ShopToEarn.net/chimpsinc and shop from over 750 of the biggest names in retail, including some of the finest "green" conscious companies in the country.
All of these stores will give 1-30% cash donation to Chimps Inc. each time someone shops through our website!
Tell your family and friends--local and distant--to shop from our site through the year to help benefit the chimps at no extra cost! It's eas-search for a store by name or browse through the list of retailers in the "Retailers A-Z" menu.
Click on the great "go" button, click on the store icon and start shopping!
All of these stores will give 1-30% cash donation to Chimps Inc. each time someone shops through our website!
Tell your family and friends--local and distant--to shop from our site through the year to help benefit the chimps at no extra cost! It's eas-search for a store by name or browse through the list of retailers in the "Retailers A-Z" menu.
Click on the great "go" button, click on the store icon and start shopping!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Fashionista Patti by Kristin Harvill Stoughton (care-giver)
As it was a normal day at the sanctuary, running from place to place to get the routine duties completed, I caught myself stopping in my tracks next to the front enclosure at Chimps Inc. As any parent or person who has witnessed a child napping upright in a chair or snoozing on the family dog's bed, they cannot help but giggle ever so silently as to not awake the sleeping comedian. I noticed Patti today sleeping on her side, with a glove partially on her hand. It appeared as though she had struggled so hard to get her long chimp fingers into a tight made-for-humans glove, that she exhausted herself into a deep sleep. It was also enlightening to see her on Monday, perfectly slipping on a large foam finger pointer on her hand. Patti is quite the fashionista when it comes to hand accessories!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Chimps Inc. Wish List
Chimps Inc. welcomes donations. All the items below are needed for the continuous care and welfare of our animals. Please send items to:
Chimps Inc.
P.O. Box 6973
Bend, Oregon 97708
or contact us via e-mail at chimps-inc@yahoo.com for more information. Thank you for your support.
Chimps Inc. Wish list
Enrichment
Magazines
Picture books
Crayons or markers
Sidewalk chalk
Drawing paper/coloring books
Non-toxic paint
Paint brushes
Playdough
Bubbles
T-shirts (The bigger, the better)
Socks
Gloves
Shoes or boots
Hats
Wigs
Masks
Jewelry (non-metallic)
Stuffed animals
Mirrors (Unbreakable)
Makeup (New or used)
Nail polish
Sunglasses (plastic)
Old musical instruments
Carpet samples
Book bags or purses
Plastic toys
Balls
Little Tykes items (The bigger, the better)
Burlap sacks
Scented oils, perfume, cooking extracts
Plastic food
Buckets
Funnels or water toys
Plastic bottles
Paper towel rolls
Old wrapping paper/ tissue paper
Food Items
Fruits and Vegetables
Unsweetened cereal
Nuts
Raisins or other dried fruit
Seeds
Applesauce
Yogurt
Peanut butter
Sugar-free jelly or jam
Jell-O packets
Coconut
Tea bags
Honey
Sugar-free hot chocolate
Unflavored oatmeal
Sanctuary needs
Blankets (new or used)
Brown paper lunch bags
Paper cups
Plastic utensils
Reusable plastic containers
Old tools (in good condition please)
PVC and components
Duct tape
Cable ties
Heavy duty chain
Rope
Fire hose
Cargo nets
Garden hose
Flower or vegetable seeds
Enrichment
Magazines
Picture books
Crayons or markers
Sidewalk chalk
Drawing paper/coloring books
Non-toxic paint
Paint brushes
Playdough
Bubbles
T-shirts (The bigger, the better)
Socks
Gloves
Shoes or boots
Hats
Wigs
Masks
Jewelry (non-metallic)
Stuffed animals
Mirrors (Unbreakable)
Makeup (New or used)
Nail polish
Sunglasses (plastic)
Old musical instruments
Carpet samples
Book bags or purses
Plastic toys
Balls
Little Tykes items (The bigger, the better)
Burlap sacks
Scented oils, perfume, cooking extracts
Plastic food
Buckets
Funnels or water toys
Plastic bottles
Paper towel rolls
Old wrapping paper/ tissue paper
Food Items
Fruits and Vegetables
Unsweetened cereal
Nuts
Raisins or other dried fruit
Seeds
Applesauce
Yogurt
Peanut butter
Sugar-free jelly or jam
Jell-O packets
Coconut
Tea bags
Honey
Sugar-free hot chocolate
Unflavored oatmeal
Sanctuary needs
Blankets (new or used)
Brown paper lunch bags
Paper cups
Plastic utensils
Reusable plastic containers
Old tools (in good condition please)
PVC and components
Duct tape
Cable ties
Heavy duty chain
Rope
Fire hose
Cargo nets
Garden hose
Flower or vegetable seeds
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Donations
Thank you all for your interest and support. Chimps Inc. could not run without the kindness of all the donors.
If you would like to help us, please check out our Causes page on Facebook or visit our website hyperlinked above.
Every donation goes directly to help the chimpanzees.
The
y need our help more than ever!
If you would like to help us, please check out our Causes page on Facebook or visit our website hyperlinked above.
Every donation goes directly to help the chimpanzees.
The
y need our help more than ever!
Herbie's present---By Lauren Chase (intern)
Hi everyone! I am Lauren Chase, one of the three new interns at Chimps Inc. I am from Cedar Rapids Iowa and majoring in anthropology and journalism with a Spanish minor. After my first week of work here, I have seen some amazing behavior from the chimps! I want to share one story with you.
Herbie is quite the gentleman. In either an act of friendship or love, he extended his generosity to me. I was working in the lower garden near his enclosure. I watched as he climbed to a platform and looked around for the perfect object. With hardly any effort, he ripped the bill off of a pink baseball cap and pushed the soft fabric through the bars to give it to me as a gift. Then, he pointed at me with his muscular finger--- letting me know that this was truly for me. I felt so special and he definitely won my heart with that gesture.
Herbie is quite the gentleman. In either an act of friendship or love, he extended his generosity to me. I was working in the lower garden near his enclosure. I watched as he climbed to a platform and looked around for the perfect object. With hardly any effort, he ripped the bill off of a pink baseball cap and pushed the soft fabric through the bars to give it to me as a gift. Then, he pointed at me with his muscular finger--- letting me know that this was truly for me. I felt so special and he definitely won my heart with that gesture.
Bella's Birthday--- By Kate Gillis (intern)
Excitement was in the air as Chimps Inc. prepared for the birthday party of young Bella. As the cars started to arrive the chimps became very excited to see all the new faces. Topo was watching over both humans and chimps to make sure everyone was on their best behavior. With excitement on their faces the group of six kids an thier parents walked up the Chimps. Inc front lawn. They had huge smiles and the kids wore shirts with Herbie's face on them.
Emma was the first to come and check out the group from the tunnel leading to the outdoor enclosure. All of the staff at Chimps Inc. were pleasantly surprised when Bella shouted " Hey there is Emma!" As the chimps were introduced the kids knew all the names, stories, likes and dislikes of each chimp.
The highlight of the day was lunchtime for the chimps. The menu prepared by Bella consisted of veggies, Jell-o, nuts and ramen noodles was a hit with the chimps. One of the younger boys took home Jackson memorabilia that consisted of a V8 can and an empty Jell-o container from Jacksons lunch.
As the group arrived at the enclosure with Herbie and Kimie the kids were overjoyed to see their favorite chimp.Herbie was very excited to see all his fans and seemed to know that they were there to see him in particular. As the day came to a close, Bella opened her presents on the front lawn. Bella's face lit up when she received a great apes book and a plush animal ape along with many other ape presents. As the kids left waving good by to all the chimps, the Chimps inc. staff was reminded once again at how important it is to help these animal so that future generations can see these amazing animals in the wild.
Emma was the first to come and check out the group from the tunnel leading to the outdoor enclosure. All of the staff at Chimps Inc. were pleasantly surprised when Bella shouted " Hey there is Emma!" As the chimps were introduced the kids knew all the names, stories, likes and dislikes of each chimp.
The highlight of the day was lunchtime for the chimps. The menu prepared by Bella consisted of veggies, Jell-o, nuts and ramen noodles was a hit with the chimps. One of the younger boys took home Jackson memorabilia that consisted of a V8 can and an empty Jell-o container from Jacksons lunch.
As the group arrived at the enclosure with Herbie and Kimie the kids were overjoyed to see their favorite chimp.Herbie was very excited to see all his fans and seemed to know that they were there to see him in particular. As the day came to a close, Bella opened her presents on the front lawn. Bella's face lit up when she received a great apes book and a plush animal ape along with many other ape presents. As the kids left waving good by to all the chimps, the Chimps inc. staff was reminded once again at how important it is to help these animal so that future generations can see these amazing animals in the wild.
Chimp Journal
Hi everyone!
Chimps Inc. is a sanctuary specifically designed to provide lifetime care to captive chimpanzees. We are dedicated to overcoming exploitation and cruelty that they face through education and conservation.
We experience the best moments with our chimpanzees and would love to share them with you. We are starting a chimp journal on our website. You will be able to find entries from our staff about all the interesting happenings around the sanctuary with the chimps. Check out the journal daily to experience what we experience by clicking here...Chimp Journal.
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