The chimpanzees currently housed in U.S. labs cannot remain anonymous so-called “resources.” Each one is a unique individual with a name, distinct personality, and specific needs. With your help, Project R&R is committed to There are currently some chimpanzees in laboratories whose physical and emotional conditions are so grave that their release to sanctuary should be immediate. Their need to be rescued is urgent and could be a matter of life and death, particularly for elderly chimpanzees.
Many chimpanzees were used repeatedly for different types of research. Consequently, they now suffer from illnesses and injuries from living in concrete and steel cages and inhumane research.
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Garfield was part of a group of former "Air Force" chimpanzees who were rescued by Save the Chimps in 2001. He is a young and handsome guy.
Securing his position within a group of adult males was challenging for him, as it often is for young male chimpanzees. Garfield shows excellent skill with the youngsters. He has been known to generously allow young chimpanzees to take food from his open-palmed hand. He has even invented a game for the group's younger members—pulling them about the island on a big, soft blanket.
Garfield—the toll of years of laboratory
confinement.
Photo: © Save the Chimps
Garfield—growing stronger each day
Photo: © Save the Chimps