We have had a pretty fantastic Thanksgiving here at CSNW. The chimps came into the front rooms at 8:30 this morning for a breakfast of fruit smoothie, bananas, and cranberry sauce. While Jackie served the meal, the rest of us cleaned the playroom and prepared the Thanksgiving feast. By 10:30, cleaning was finished and we set out the food as a big forage in the playroom: pumpkins, green onions, bok choy, whole frozen apples, potatoes (sweet and otherwise), broccoli, bell peppers, parsnips, whole pomegranates, swiss chard, eggplant, and stuffing (all thanks to supporter Tamela!).
The chimps have been in terrific moods all day. Jamie made a magnificent nest out of blankets, a ball of yarn, a cardboard box, various toys, and a GIANT teddy bear. After she was done, she lounged inside it, quite visibly pleased with things, until Foxie marched over and started a vigorous tickle game. Meanwhile, Burrito and Negra groomed each other in front of Negra’s favorite window that looks out over the valley; Jody napped with a full belly; and Missy and Annie chased each other around the playroom.
For dinner, the chimps enjoyed oranges, strawberries, sparkling cider, and ridiculously delicious vegan meat, donated by our friends at Field Roast Grain Meat Co. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, and thank you so much for your support and for helping to give the chimpanzees something to be thankful for this year.
Great video Elizabeth. What a fun day and all of us have something to be thankful for when it comes to the chimps. I’m thankful that I am part of their lives, helping bring joy and happiness to them, and even more so receiving such happiness from them. I’m also thankful for all you caregivers.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
That’s what THANKSgiving is all about; what a great show of pure gratitude for the food and for life. the chimp talk says it all. and from me a thank you for the wonderful thanksgiving day card!
Ah — but Elizabeth — it is US (we??) who are thankful for all of you at CSNW!!
I am so thankful that these 7 chimpanzees are now able to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving feast in their loving, caring home!! I don’t even like to think about all of those years they spent cramped in those tiny cages with no life to look forward to & no feasts at all. Now you can see the light in their eyes as they excitedly wait for their Thanksgiving dinner! 🙂 Thank you to all of you wonderful, caring staff members at CSNW for giving the Cle Elum 7 hope & happiness! It’s so much fun to watch them enjoying their 2nd Thankgiving celebration at the sanctuary. You can see that they are very thankful to be there!
Happy happy thanksgiving out dear friends.
What a heartwarming video! I can never get enough of their vocalizations when they are excited. I especially love watching Burrito’s excitement! Is there anything he loves more than food? I am so thankful these chimps are now loved and happy. It definitely shows! Thank you to the staff and supporters of CSNW. You all are great!
From Karen: I just saw the Thanksgiving video….a bit late. It was wonderful to be inside the Family Room and looking into the bedrooms. The first time I have seen such shots. They were all great and made my heart burst with longing to have been there. Thanks so much.