This day of sanctuary was sponsored by Judy and Thom Nash in honor of their family! Judy shared this beautiful message about their gift:
“Last year we sponsored a day as our gift to our four grown daughters and grandchildren and want to continue that tradition. We believe it’s extremely important to care for our earth and all inhabitants. These seven chimps have found a special place in my heart and I feel ashamed as humans that we treated them so horrible. I am eternally grateful for the sanctuary and the wonderful people that take special care of these seven beautiful beings.”
Judy and Thom, this is such a lovely, heartfelt day of sanctuary in honor of your daughters and grandchildren and the chimps! Thank you for holding the chimps in your hearts and for making a lasting difference in their lives. Happiest of holidays and winter seasons to you and your family from all of the primates at CSNW!
On this first day of winter we’ve had happily nowhere near the snow we had last year yet (knock on wood), but chimp family snowdays are nevertheless a sight to behold. Here are Jamie and Missy ingeniously avoiding the snow from last year:
Jamie:
Missy:
Jody bringing in a snow treat:
Jamie and Annie improving upon the humans’ shoveling skills:
Foxie and Burrito:
Of course, snowdays call for plenty of warm tea and cozy nests:
Negra:
Jackie says
December 22, 2017 at 2:55 pmWhat a great gift! It’s people like Judy and Thom Nash that give me hope for the world. I wish them and their family all the best in the coming year. Also, all the best to the great people that care for the wonderful chimps. You are all truly special!
Tobin says
December 22, 2017 at 4:08 pmI dig the casual way at 2:20 that Foxie (I think) just pounds away on Burrito’s head like she dribbling a basketball. I can just hear Burrito haw-haw-haw-hawing his chimpanzee laugh.
Sharon says
December 23, 2017 at 6:30 amMerry Christmas to all the staff…thanks for a year of fun photos shared about the chimps
Donna Oleksiuk says
December 23, 2017 at 9:43 amI’m another person who finds your posts to be one of the best parts of my day. There is so much darkness and injustice in the world today, but reading your blog, seeing the marvelous photos and connecting with the precious chimps just makes everything better! Thank you SO SO much for everything you do. Love to all, chimps and humans. <3 <3 <3
Jackie says
December 23, 2017 at 11:22 amI too look forward to your posts. The photos and videos of these special beings warm the heart. Love and blessings to the chimps and all the great people that care for them.