There is still some conjecture about his being THE Cheeta, it is doubtful. All that aside, he is still the oldest chimp on record according to the Guiness Book of World Records and was involved with show business. Whatever his show-biz past, he's still one heck of a story. Live long and prosper Cheeta, or whoever you are.
@theflowerpower01 Thank you for you kind words and wishes. Despite what some of his radical distracters may say, he is quite a guy! Thanks for your comments.
@thirdunkle You truly are funny. I am the owner-operator of Green Water Films. Our company is based in Gold Beach Oregon and we have no relation or affiliation with Dan. We here at Green Water Films appreciate your concern and commentary and look forward to both your opinions and your sense of humor :-)
"brethuish" is obviously the owner/warden of this sad, imprisoned, sugar-addicted chimp trying hard to defend his actions. I have been twice to this "sanctuary" (in reality a small tract home) and found it sad, dangerous, borderline illegal and depressing.
How can he claim this chimp is "happy" living in these diabetic conditions???
@thirdunkle . Your passion and concern for these beautiful animals is apparent. Thanks for your opinions and your concern. FYI -- I am not affiliated with the sanctuary. I do not pretend to defend or defame, only report. Thanks again for your concern.
Why does the owner cart him out, put hats on him, addict him to cake and diet cokes, pretend he is an artist and otherwise try give him human characteristics?
I would like to hear the owner claim once again he is the chimp from the old Johnny Weismuller movies, I dare him to prove or claim this.
@thirdunkle In many ways you are preaching to the choir here. I just make movies. I would, however, suggest that you go to the animal sanctuary and understand more of what happens there before judging.
The owner has allowed him to become addicted to sugar and sweets over the years, soda and candy, and thus has developed severe diabetes. The owner claims the chimp paints but you will not see footage of Cheetah painting as it turns out this was a fraud. Also, if you do the math there is no way this was the Weismuller chimp. The owner finally admitted this. This is yet another sad exploitation by man of a once innocent animal. Many in Palm Springs are ashamed of this deplorable spectacle.
@thirdunkle yes indeed there have been problems. But keep in mind that the owner rescues and cares for "entertainment" animals that otherwise would have been thrown away like an old shoe. He does a lot of good too.
I thought cheetah was retired and his 'home' turend into a sanctuary.. this I was really pleased to hear... and supported.. but seeing this still makes me think he is part of a media circus, sure he is squealing for joy at the sight of the cake.. but this is still an unnatural life for this exceptionally old chimp... and this also promotes using chimps in entertainment.. something which I thought cheetah's master is supposed to be against now hence the sanstuary? Im confused....
We agree. Animals should be left in the wild. Currently his best friend only hosts fund-raisers to help care for Cheeta and some other animals, not to promote animal use for entertainment..
Sadly, he could have spent all of those years with his real family instead of entertaining us silly humans. The trauma that he must have experienced as a young chimp being separated from his mother and family.
So true. It is sad when we humans consider ourselves so superior that animals are made just a play thing. Cheeta, however, seems to have weathered to storm well and he is a happy retired entertainer..
I one time saw him here from very far together with Clarence the cross eyed lion and Johnny Weismüller by a opening of a Supermarket in the sixties here in Belgium-Schoten, I never forgot it.
This little fellow is VERY strong. One thing you don't want to do is mess with Cheeta. He could really cause you some serious damage. He is pretty good natured but "strong" is an understatement. You're right
Wow. That is surprising to me since humans as they age lose strength but chimps and other animals are almost always in a prime state of physical fitness. One question though, does Cheeta reside with you all?
Cheeta actually lives with a friend of ours who is a relative of Cheeta's original owner (now deceased). He takes care of Cheeta and several other ex-show-biz primates. He is a good man. We create documentary films. This one was just for fun.
Glad you liked it. I will add that his soda is diet and the cake is sugar-free. He is diabetic and so what he gets is watched closely. He doesn't regularly get this junk-food but then, after all, it was his birthday... :-)
sorry for typing this A few years ago, two parents went out for dinner. A few hours later, the babysitter was calling to ask if she could cover up the clown statue in the kids' room, the father said,"Take the kids and get out of the house. We'll call the police, we don't have a clown statue." The "clown statue" is really a killer that escaped from jail. If you don't post this letter on to 10 videos tonight, the clown will be in your bed at 3:00 am with a chainsaw in his hand
aside from being surprised he is still alive,it warms my heart he is loved and well cared for.gave me great joy sharing with my friends and family thanks again!
Word has it that Cheeta is being deprived of his beer and cigars in his old age!!! I would call that abuse!!!! If that isn't bad enough please note the caffeine free diet coke!
Happy birthday Lil Wayne
santran 3 months ago 5
my grandpa died at 75! So this chimp has longer lifespan! Is he still alive in 2011?
teo1000t 7 months ago
There is still some conjecture about his being THE Cheeta, it is doubtful. All that aside, he is still the oldest chimp on record according to the Guiness Book of World Records and was involved with show business. Whatever his show-biz past, he's still one heck of a story. Live long and prosper Cheeta, or whoever you are.
brethuish 9 months ago
OK, sorry to tell you guys this now, I just found out myself: This is false, there were serveral monkeys used in the films, all of them are dead.
TheManuFTW 9 months ago
That ape deserves that cake!!!!
Hermy1138 9 months ago
he is so sweet.he deserves all of it,i feel sorry sometimes for theese big apes who are kept in captivity,but he looks happy.i would almost hug him.
salvolondon 1 year ago
Cheeta, I hope you still have many birtdays to come, many regards from Belgium-Europe.
And enjoy what ever you like, you deserve it.
People this is one the most intelligent monkeys in the world, never forget that!
theflowerpower01 1 year ago
@theflowerpower01 Thank you for you kind words and wishes. Despite what some of his radical distracters may say, he is quite a guy! Thanks for your comments.
brethuish 1 year ago
@theflowerpower01 He's a chimp not a monkey. It's hard to believe he's older than my uncle, 72 at the time of this video.
kdc43 1 year ago
Dan, what exactly is humorous about my comments?
SirBlankFrank 1 year ago
@SirBlankFrank It's humours because I am NOT Dan. I am Bret Huish from Green Water Films. Where on earth did you get the idea that I was Dan?
brethuish 1 year ago
"brethuish" is the screen name for the owner of this chimp in this video, Dan Westfall
thirdunkle 1 year ago
@thirdunkle You truly are funny. I am the owner-operator of Green Water Films. Our company is based in Gold Beach Oregon and we have no relation or affiliation with Dan. We here at Green Water Films appreciate your concern and commentary and look forward to both your opinions and your sense of humor :-)
brethuish 1 year ago
"brethuish" is obviously the owner/warden of this sad, imprisoned, sugar-addicted chimp trying hard to defend his actions. I have been twice to this "sanctuary" (in reality a small tract home) and found it sad, dangerous, borderline illegal and depressing.
How can he claim this chimp is "happy" living in these diabetic conditions???
thirdunkle 1 year ago
@thirdunkle . Your passion and concern for these beautiful animals is apparent. Thanks for your opinions and your concern. FYI -- I am not affiliated with the sanctuary. I do not pretend to defend or defame, only report. Thanks again for your concern.
brethuish 1 year ago
Why does the owner cart him out, put hats on him, addict him to cake and diet cokes, pretend he is an artist and otherwise try give him human characteristics?
I would like to hear the owner claim once again he is the chimp from the old Johnny Weismuller movies, I dare him to prove or claim this.
thirdunkle 1 year ago
@thirdunkle In many ways you are preaching to the choir here. I just make movies. I would, however, suggest that you go to the animal sanctuary and understand more of what happens there before judging.
brethuish 1 year ago
The owner has allowed him to become addicted to sugar and sweets over the years, soda and candy, and thus has developed severe diabetes. The owner claims the chimp paints but you will not see footage of Cheetah painting as it turns out this was a fraud. Also, if you do the math there is no way this was the Weismuller chimp. The owner finally admitted this. This is yet another sad exploitation by man of a once innocent animal. Many in Palm Springs are ashamed of this deplorable spectacle.
thirdunkle 1 year ago
@thirdunkle yes indeed there have been problems. But keep in mind that the owner rescues and cares for "entertainment" animals that otherwise would have been thrown away like an old shoe. He does a lot of good too.
brethuish 1 year ago
Cheeta lived a long life.
SourApplez1211 1 year ago
Guys... Cheeta is a girl. Stop calling her "he".
HelheimSlave 1 year ago
@HelheimSlave sorry but this Cheeta is definitely male.
brethuish 1 year ago
I thought cheetah was retired and his 'home' turend into a sanctuary.. this I was really pleased to hear... and supported.. but seeing this still makes me think he is part of a media circus, sure he is squealing for joy at the sight of the cake.. but this is still an unnatural life for this exceptionally old chimp... and this also promotes using chimps in entertainment.. something which I thought cheetah's master is supposed to be against now hence the sanstuary? Im confused....
samanthadewhirst 2 years ago
We agree. Animals should be left in the wild. Currently his best friend only hosts fund-raisers to help care for Cheeta and some other animals, not to promote animal use for entertainment..
brethuish 2 years ago
Sadly, he could have spent all of those years with his real family instead of entertaining us silly humans. The trauma that he must have experienced as a young chimp being separated from his mother and family.
judyrusso 2 years ago
So true. It is sad when we humans consider ourselves so superior that animals are made just a play thing. Cheeta, however, seems to have weathered to storm well and he is a happy retired entertainer..
brethuish 2 years ago
i want to meet him
puppyhead10 3 years ago
He is quite the guy and still going strong
brethuish 3 years ago
i could watch him all day :)
nice to meet you bret :)
shellybob26 3 years ago
thanks for taking time to watch the old boy. He is a pretty interesting part of history now.
brethuish 3 years ago
amazing!he's gorgeous!!!!!! :)
shellybob26 3 years ago
He is quite a guy and still going strong thanks for your comment.... Bret
brethuish 3 years ago
I one time saw him here from very far together with Clarence the cross eyed lion and Johnny Weismüller by a opening of a Supermarket in the sixties here in Belgium-Schoten, I never forgot it.
Big hughs I hope he gets still many good years.
theflowerpower01 3 years ago
Cheeta, If you are reading this....I love you man. Thanks for all the great movies. I hope you are enjoying retirement. You deserve it.
UglyMannheim 3 years ago
This is amazing how Cheeta's lifespan is close to the humans lifespan. How strong is cheetah because it looks like age isn't holding him back.
Dazubegener 3 years ago
This little fellow is VERY strong. One thing you don't want to do is mess with Cheeta. He could really cause you some serious damage. He is pretty good natured but "strong" is an understatement. You're right
brethuish 3 years ago
Wow. That is surprising to me since humans as they age lose strength but chimps and other animals are almost always in a prime state of physical fitness. One question though, does Cheeta reside with you all?
Dazubegener 3 years ago
Cheeta actually lives with a friend of ours who is a relative of Cheeta's original owner (now deceased). He takes care of Cheeta and several other ex-show-biz primates. He is a good man. We create documentary films. This one was just for fun.
brethuish 3 years ago
Interesting. I am interested in the documentary films you mentioned. Is there a website for purchase of these documentaries?
Dazubegener 3 years ago
He's a Doll-I wish I could give him a big hug!
Tiffonique 3 years ago
They're gonna shorten his lifespan with that soda and cake processed food stuff.
Otherwise an awesome event. Nice :D. Cool that a chimp can live that long.
DarthVaygr 3 years ago
Glad you liked it. I will add that his soda is diet and the cake is sugar-free. He is diabetic and so what he gets is watched closely. He doesn't regularly get this junk-food but then, after all, it was his birthday... :-)
brethuish 3 years ago
Maybe he doesn't get cake often, but I've seen him in pictures and video clips with a diet soda in his hand
NukeIt2Bdone 3 years ago
sorry for typing this A few years ago, two parents went out for dinner. A few hours later, the babysitter was calling to ask if she could cover up the clown statue in the kids' room, the father said,"Take the kids and get out of the house. We'll call the police, we don't have a clown statue." The "clown statue" is really a killer that escaped from jail. If you don't post this letter on to 10 videos tonight, the clown will be in your bed at 3:00 am with a chainsaw in his hand
jadebug97 3 years ago
Es la muestra de que muchos animales pueden ser como nosotros
Fixileid 3 years ago
esto es verdad mi amigo. Gracias por su comentario.
brethuish 3 years ago
he's so sweet!
shinieshina 3 years ago
It's true. He is quite the guy and he's still going strong!
brethuish 3 years ago
Was that his grandson at the beginning of the clip?
NukeIt2Bdone 3 years ago
Yes it is. How did you know? Family resemblance perhaps?
brethuish 3 years ago
aside from being surprised he is still alive,it warms my heart he is loved and well cared for.gave me great joy sharing with my friends and family thanks again!
ROBERT9205 3 years ago
his smile alone made the video great!!thank you!!!
ROBERT9205 3 years ago
He is quite the boy. Glad you enjoyed it. FYI, he is still going strong!
brethuish 3 years ago
ANybody who's lived this old deserves a birthday party.
catchersmitt0 3 years ago
Absolutely.... he seemed to quite enjoy it! Thanks for watching.
brethuish 3 years ago
Word has it that Cheeta is being deprived of his beer and cigars in his old age!!! I would call that abuse!!!! If that isn't bad enough please note the caffeine free diet coke!
rrmfg 4 years ago 2
hahaha
trishafacee 3 years ago