Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
Hope. Love. Home. Sanctuary
When we train new volunteers and interns to identify the Cle Elum 7, we emphasize the importance of ignoring circumstantial evidence. Does that chimp have a blanket over their head? Yes. Who likes to cover themselves with blankets? Negra! If we see a chimpanzee covering themselves with a blanket can we positively ID that chimp as Negra? Absolutely not!
Exhibit A:
Today I caught this “Fake Foxie” impersonator out on Young’s Hill. Let’s test your identification skills!
Today is the third in a series of blog post celebrating sponsors of the HOOT! 2017 Spring Fling gala.
Past posts celebrated Tracy Headley and Pam Lehnert & Marc Warner.
Today is all about Jen and Dave Roers!
You may recognize the names Jennifer and David Roers because they have made challenge donations to the gala for the past few years, which have helped inspire others to give. Their Chimpanzee Champion+ sponsorship donation this year is also a challenge to encourage others to donate towards the event. So please do learn more about individual and corporate sponsorship levels!
I sent a few questions to Jen and Dave about how they became involved in Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest and why they are supporters.
Here is Jen’s answer:
Dave and I first became aware of Chimpanzee Sanctuary NW when Dave saw a flyer at work. Once we learned about the chimpanzees, we were hooked! To see the Cle Elum Seven change and progress from their arrival to today is amazing. The chimps have so much resilience and can teach humans a little something about compassion and forgiveness. We’re also inspired by the passionate and enduring efforts of the humanimals at the sanctuary. CSNW draws the best of humanity whether it be staff, volunteers, or supporters. It’s an honor to be a small part of it.
I work for and Dave volunteers at Pasado’s Safe Haven, where we work to end animal cruelty. Pasado’s has a unique relationship with CSNW as a couple of the chimps’ caregivers work at Pasado’s! These folks are truly special. Dave and I recently went on the Ester the Wonder Pig Cruise and volunteered at a donkey sanctuary in Aruba (that’s where they were in the photo abovve). It was one of the highlights of the entire trip. It’s pretty obvious that caring for and protecting animals has become the focus of our lives. In addition, we are the proud humans of 3 beautiful cats.
Here are some fun photos of them at Pasado’s:
Big thanks to Jennifer and David for all you have done to make change and progress possible for chimpanzees and other animals. You make my world a better place, and I’m looking forward to celebrating with you on May 13th at HOOT!
Last summer, when Negra ventured further out onto Young’s Hill than she’s gone before, that was due to the support of you both, and all of the Negra fans out there.
