Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Archives for September 5, 2021

Sunday Morning, Rain is (Not) Falling

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On this lazy Sunday morning everyone was doing their thing and hanging out in their favorite spots while taking in the warm breeze. Enjoy some moments I captured this morning!

Usually, Neggie can be found nesting in the top platform of the green house on nice mornings.

When Jody came in from the morning stroll around Young’s Hill, she soaked up some sun rays in the green house.

Honey very much aware of me during my perimeter check walk this morning.

Gordo, Gordito, unbothered by everything and everyone. What a life!!!

Sir Cy enjoying the morning rays in the green house.

And then we have this great sequence. Rayne in the back while Dora and Lucky engage in some play time.

In memory of Carol

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Our heartfelt thanks to Raina Cincoski for sponsoring a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees and bovines and shared this entirely beautiful and moving tribute in memory of her mother, Carol.

“One week ago today, on 8/29, I lost my amazing mother. In her final days she liked to watch happy videos. As I pulled up some CSNW videos to show her I asked her if she liked chimpanzees. Through her weary eyes and shallow breaths she said, “They are beautiful when they are swinging and climbing, but don’t show me anything where they are being made to do or wear people things.” That’s my mama! She cultivated our love for all creatures great and small and so in her memory I want to dedicate this day to all of the mamas at CSNW, both ape and bovine. Special consideration to those that would have been amazing moms if they had been allowed the right to raise their babies. Finally, through my tears, I want to thank CSNW for providing the blog and videos that help me smile while my broken heart heals.”

Raina, we are so very sorry for your loss of your mama. We’re incredibly touched that you would choose to honor Carol’s memory and legacy by honoring all of the mamas here at the sanctuary and their children. We’re continually amazed by the chimpanzees and bovines and how they seem to work their magic in so many ways and in so many lives (including our own), just by being themselves. Thank you, to you and your mama, for making a difference for them and being a part of their lives, too. We hope their days continue to bring you moments of ease and lift your heart.

Annie and Foxie:

Annie:

Missy grooming Annie’s foot:

Missy:

Dear Honey B, Missy’s daughter:

Foxie and Strawberry Shortcake:

Jody and Foxie:

Honey (L) and her daughter, Meredith:

Jody:

Betsy and her son, Nutmeg:

Negra:

Foxie: