HIV Chimps May Be Leaving WAO in Two Months!

I found the following information on GFAS Facebook today:

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)

This is Doc, one of the five HIV chimps waiting to move to Chimp Haven.
Sunday at 10:21am

Linda Rentfrow where has he spent most of his life?
Sunday at 10:30am

Lynda Clack he's a lovely old gentleman though. Sort of ironic that his name is Doc, though.
Sunday at 10:36am

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)

Sadly, more than 30 years of his life was spent in research labs. He has been at Wild Animal Orphanage, and they filed for bankruptcy. Save the Chimps amazingly took 11 of the chimps that were at Wild Animal Orphanage. They moved in March. We are out of time with these five guys.
Sunday at 10:48am

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)

If we can raise the funds in two weeks, then the enclosure can be finished and the chimps moved in less than two months.
Sunday at 10:49am

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)
Scroll down to see the video on chimps in labs, with Charlotte Ross speaking out on their behalf.
Sunday at 10:51am

Steinberger Patty-you rock!
Sunday at 11:35pm

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)
Doc loves to brush his hair with a hairbrush. Will blow kisses at you for attention and one of his favorite things is to groom others. The staff sets up a TV for him to watch (once or twice a week). His favorite shows so far are "Dinosaurs" and "Scrubs". Favorite fruit = grapes, berries. Favorite veggies = grape tomatoes, onions (all kinds).
May 24, 2011

Mark Hernandez

Any news on what is going to happen to the big cats and primates that are still at the WAO?
May 24, 2011

By Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)
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This is Patty Finch with GFAS. Monday is my birthday, a special one after beating cancer last year! I have a very simple birthday wish. I want to raise $170,000 in the next two weeks to move five HIV positive chimps from a failed sanctuary to the wonderful Chimp Haven. The funds will be used to finish this outdoor enclosure.


May 21, 2011
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)

If you know of a major donor who might be interested in making this happen for these chimps, please email me at patty(at)sanctuaryfederation.org. I'll send you the details to share!
Saturday at 10:55pm

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)
After more than three decades in research, these chimps deserve to spend their last years in a wonderful place!
Saturday at 10:55pm

Cat Clark
♥~perhaps www.uan.org can help some...?
Saturday at 11:25pm

Lynda Clack
yes they do-especially considering their HIV+ status. And since they were infected on purpose. The labs who did this to them should be responsible for their sanctuary costs. At least I think so.
Saturday at 11:27pm

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)
Lynda,the NIH is being asked to cover the ongoing care costs. The USDA has offered to provide transport. So all we need are funds to finish the enclosure.
Saturday at 11:39pm

Lynda Clack OK, I feel a little better knowing that they weren't totally thrown out and forgotten. Thanks for letting me know.
Sunday at 12:24am

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)
Please think of philanthropists who might like this cause. It's YOU who will make this happen for the chimps. 

More WAO Chimp info at: http://letyourhearttakecourage.blogspot.com/2011/05/plan-to-relocate-wao-animals.html