Support Elderly Chimpanzees

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A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

Save the Chimps
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Please consider helping to provide care to Save the Chimps' elderly population.

$450

raised by 5 people

$250 goal

Save the Chimps
Decades of Care, A Lifetime of Compassion

Save the Chimps is home to more than 220 residents rescued from medical research, the entertainment industry, and the pet trade. We are committed to providing exemplary lifetime care for our residents. Did you know that captive chimpanzees have a life expectancy of 50 years or more!? A chimpanzee is considered geriatric at age 35. With 1 in 3 of our residents currently considered elderly, geriatric care is a major and growing focus of our sanctuary. As of September 1, 2022, 81 of our residents are elderly, with an additional three becoming elderly by the end of this year. In just five years, the percentage of elderly chimpanzees we are caring for will increase by 55%. This Giving Day for Apes, help us reach our goal of $60,000 in honor of caring for this special group of chimpanzees and providing all of our residents a dignified retirement.

Your donations in honor of our eldest residents will help us continue to provide everything they need to thrive, including individualized medical care, engaging enrichment, loving daily care, and any extra care that may arise as their needs change with age. 

Emily the 1st
Age: 57

Emily was born in the wild and captured for use in United States laboratories. In 2001, she was among the first residents to be rescued by Save the Chimps as a member of the 21 chimpanzees rescued from the United States Air Force. It’s a beautiful experience to watch this amazing lady, who has overcome so much in her life, live out her retirement on her island in the sun. The strong bond she has with her family is a beautiful thing to witness.  

Boy
Age: 53

Boy spent decades in various medical research labs until his rescue in 2002 when Save the Chimps found him living alone in the most dismal section of the lab. Upon being introduced to other chimps, he perked up and became an active and energetic member of his group. He now loves to explore his expansive island home, his favorite activities are picking the cattails along the waterways and lengthy grooming sessions with his friends.



Gail
Age: 50

Gail spent the first thirty years of her life in medical labs. She is the epitome of resilience after her early hardships in life. She’s a great friend to Tammy, Vanna (and therefore often on the receiving end of Vanna’s amazing hugs), and many other members of Ron’s family. Gail turned 50 on the kick-off day for Giving Day for Apes! Although her age has slowed her down physically (she is lovingly referred to as Gail the Snail), it does not hold her back from playing, interacting in social dynamics, or even climbing trees on a rare occasion!

Thank you for helping us provide our residents with everything they need to live happy and healthy lives!

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Save the Chimps

Organized By Barbara McCallister

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