Comments on: Dorothy’s Photo

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By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:09:53 +0000

thank you for sharing such an emotionally moving story. the image of dorothy being mourned by her chimpanzee community is truly worth ” a thousand words”, and tears. the story behind the photo is heart breaking and heart warming; a powerful reminder that we are all connected. i hope to see more photos from this amazing community of chimpanzees and the people who care.

By: Ev

Ev — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:12:27 +0000

What a wonderful story and picture, I cried through the entire article. I can’t begin to imagine the joy she felt in her new sanctuary after spending 25-40 years at the heartless amusement park/hotel. How people could jeer and poke fun at her while having a chain locked around her neck is incomprehensible. Thank-you so much for sharing and for rescuing animals in need. Unfortunately, there are so many more to go…….

By: Alice Wright

Alice Wright — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:27:38 +0000

I would like to send my profound thanks to IDA for this photo highlighting an extraordinary display of emotion by these amazing souls! That all animals have feelings on a very high level should never again be questioned.

I am wondering how an individual can help such orphaned chimpanzees?

By: Lori Meitzen

Lori Meitzen — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:16:17 +0000

I have always known how deeply our animal friends mourn and grieve…their emotions are really no different from that of humans and are felt very strongly. I have personally witnessed animals mourning and it is totally heartbreaking to see. I have also met many humans who do not believe animals have the same capabilities and emotions of humans and hope they will now have a different opinion and open their hearts to our animal friends.
I ache to hold and console all these precious animals and take away their inner and physical pain. And I applaud all those who have a heart, compassion and understanding for our animal friends, those who help make their world a better place.
May God bless and protect the animals of the world. May they only know LOVE and COMPASSION from us humans and may we hold them close to our hearts and bring them comfort in their time of need.

By: Mary Alice Pollard, Cornwalls Voice for Animals

Mary Alice Pollard, Cornwalls Voice for Animals — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:51:39 +0000

If there was any doubt in anyone’s minds that animals feel pain both mentally and physically – this photo should put of that doubt to rest any doubt. Thank you for sharing this sad story, I hope it causes people to consider and think about just what our animals feel day to day in their lives !

By: LJ Schneider

LJ Schneider — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:48:33 +0000

I am new to your organization and to the world of animal rights and advocacy. Thank you for these wonderful pieces.

Your description of Dorothy’s passing makes me wonder about the term “humanness” which we Homo sapiens use to acknowledge something immediate and vital in one another. “Humanness” is too narrow for all of creation and a species-crossing, unifying term is needed. Clearly the other chimpanzees, the villagers, internet viewers — but NOT the concessionaires and their guests –experienced something in Dorothy that deeply stirred them. What would you call it?

Thanks again.

By: Freddy Konings

Freddy Konings — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:39:10 +0000

So touching, but also so beautiful. People should learn from animals. People should respect and help all animals and learn from them.
Good job IDA.
Freddy Konings

By: David

David — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:41:09 +0000

There was never any doubt in my mind! This story was so sad and touching!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing!!!! I hope more people will realize just how special these animals are!!!!

David Weil