Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Hope. Love. Home. Sanctuary for primates.

Archives for October 6, 2015

Walks with friends

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This afternoon I went searching for chimpanzees to take photos of in the greenhouse. There were none to be found as everyone except Negra (who was napping in the Playroom) had gone on a Young’s hill adventure together.

I heard rustling in the bamboo forest on the hill and Jody was first to emerge.
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Followed by Missy
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And then Annie
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And Shortly after that, I spotted Foxie (with Dora) followed by Jamie, both walking along the electric fence perimeter.
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Burrito and his pink brush followed behind them on their walk.
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And he walked beside staff caregiver Katelyn and her guests (on the other side of the fence).
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Outside time is always better with friends and family!

In memory of Carlene

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Tony Garza and family in memory of his beloved wife, Carlene Olsen-Garza. The Garza family are dear members of our sanctuary family and they have done so much to ensure Carlene’s love for the chimpanzees lives on through all that they do to make the chimps’ lives better. We are so grateful to be a part of all the love and light Carlene and her family bring to the world.

Tony shared this message about today: “Carlene was a stead fast follower of CSNW right up until she lost her battle with cancer on this date in 2014. She was a great admirer of the work that the Sanctuary did and read with great interest anything to do with her three favorites: Jamie, Burrito and Foxie. Today we honor the memory of my dear wife by doing what we can to help the Sanctuary continue its work and achieve its future goals.”

Tony and family, our thoughts are with you all today. We are so touched by all that you do for the chimpanzees in Carlene’s memory and hope that your hearts are eased and comforted in knowing her spirit carries on here at the sanctuary. The dedication and love with which you all make sure that her compassion continues to make a different in the world is truly inspiring. Thank you so much for sponsoring today in her memory.

Jamie:

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Burrito:

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Foxie:

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