Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Archives for November 2019

A New Day

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Burrito was full of energy today! He spent most of his day monitoring the other chimpanzees somewhat wistfully.

If I had opened up the door, he would have gladly joined them.

He still has a while to go with his recovery, and we need him by himself so that we can closely monitor him and so his sutures don’t open up. But the fact that he was so alert and up and about and paying attention to all things was a wonderful sign that he’s feeling better.

Paying attention to all things except, apparently, the tape we left on him after his latest visit to the clinic. We purposely left some tape on him in the hope that it would distract him from his stitches, but he isn’t bothered enough by the tape to have removed it. Luckily he’s not paying attention to the stitches yet either!

Tonight, he got a blanket and climbed up to the bed in front room two. This is the first night he chose to sleep up on a platform instead of on the blanket-lined floor. He’s acting more and more like Burrito each day.

Happy Birthday, Mari!

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Today was sponsored by Lynn Wilson, in honor of Mari, to wish her a Happy (Belated) Birthday!

“Mari has come to love all of the chimps since following them after the 3 came from California. She would love to bundle Burrito up in a blanket and hold him tight.”

Thanks so much, Lynn for adding to the chimpanzees’ lives through your celebration of Mari! We so appreciate you thinking of them all in this way.

Mari, we hope you have a beautiful day, full of all that makes your heart happy! Thanks so much for following Mave, Honey B and Willy B on their journey to their new home and for embracing all ten members of this chimpanzee family.

Mave:

Honey B:

Willy B:

 

In honor of the CSNW staff, interns and volunteers

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This special day of sanctuary and gratitude is sponsored by Dr. Jennifer Wallace in honor of the humans of CSNW! Jen shared this lovely message about today:

“On this day of thanks, I would like to express my gratitude to all of the CSNW staff, interns, and volunteers. Special thanks to J.B., Diana, Anna, Kelsi, Anthony, Katelyn and Dr. Erin. I am so grateful there are compassionate and dedicated people such as yourselves to provide a safe, loving and comfortable home to the 10 chimpanzees in your care. The world is a better place with all of you! Happy Thanksgiving!”

Jen, thank you for such a kind and gracious gift for the chimpanzees and humans here! We are so touched. Please know the profound gratitude that we hold in our hearts for you, Dr. Erin Zamzow and Dr. Erika Nelson Rinear, and all the incredible veterinary and medical professionals who give so generously of your amazing skills and incredible hearts to help ensure the highest level of health and well-being possible for the chimpanzees.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Our beloved Burrito guy seems most appropriate to share as we celebrate the gratitude in our hearts:

The First Snow

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Well, last night was the start of the first snow of the year. I can’t say I am ever ready for it. However, with snow does come some fun enrichment! And our California chimps haven’t really explored snow before, so it is something exciting to look forward to.

Please enjoy this photo of Foxie!

***Burrito Update***

Yesterday, we had to anesthetize Burrito to check up on some of his serious wounds. We had to do a follow up procedure to make sure there were no infections. Dr. Zamzow checked on his incisions. He did really well and is recovering now! It will be a long process, but he is slowly recovering!

Burrito grooming himself, while Annie sits on a barrel and grooms Jamie:

Rainbow Toe Socks!

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This morning I found Mave in a very silly mood. She was playing chase in the front rooms, rolling around on the ground, giving me her toes to tickle. But, the best part was looking at Mave’s feet and seeing her wearing not just any sock, a rainbow toe sock! When I told her I liked her stylish sock, she pulled it up higher on her foot.

Also, if you have not seen this article, Almost Human by 425 Magazine, check it out!