In many parts of the world, it is common for people to sing “Happy Birthday” to celebrate the birthdays of their friends and loved ones. But what about celebrating the birthdays of animals? At the Happy Birthday Animal Sanctuary in California, chipmunks are the stars of the show. For a small fee, visitors can come and listen to the chipmunks sing “Happy Birthday” to them. The sanctuary is home to over 200 chipmunks, and it is the only place in the world where you can hear them sing. The chipmunks have been trained to sing by owner and founder, Linda Boggs. Boggs started the sanctuary in 2009, after she rescued a chipmunk from a group of children who were trying to hurt it. She started training the chipmunk to sing, and it quickly learned how to sing “Happy Birthday.” Since then, Boggs has been teaching all of the chipmunks at the sanctuary how to sing “Happy Birthday.” The chipmunks perform their birthday song for visitors every day, and they have even sung for celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Sting. If you’re ever in California, be sure to stop by the Happy Birthday Animal Sanctuary and listen to the chipmunks sing “Happy Birthday” to you. It’s an experience you’ll never forget!
Overall, the response to chipmunks singing happy birthday services has been positive. People seem to enjoy the uniqueness and quirkiness of the service, and it has been a hit with kids and adults alike. The company has plans to expand to other cities, and it looks like the chipmunks are here to stay.