January 23, 2022 - Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Today felt colder than it was last week, but that didn’t stop Burrito from running out onto Young’s Hill as soon as they had access! During the warmer weather Burrito is usually ready to start running around the hill when his group gets access in the mornings. Today he had that same energy and sprinted out and stuck to the snow path that leads to one of the structures. I didn’t have the camera with me at the time to take any photos, but later in the day Chad was playing chase with Burrito so I followed them. Burrito kept making his way out onto the hill after running around the Greenhouse. Right now the human paths around the Greenhouse are icy in some spots so we are slower (at least I am) on our end of the chase. That doesn’t stop Burrito though! It just means he has to wait a little longer for me to catch up.

Burrito wasn’t the only one in a playful mood today. Mave was all for some playful stomps and mini games of chase. I wasn’t able to get a photo of her from today, but this one is from a couple weeks ago.

It can sometimes be hard to get a photo of Burrito in this spot because he usually wants to play chase. This morning I was able to get a couple quick photos before he was running through the front rooms!

Burrito on Young’s Hill.

Photos from what some others were up to today.

Negra took some of her lunch back up to her nest to enjoy it. I need to start taking notes because this is an excellent idea.

Dora in the Greenhouse once the sun came out this afternoon.

Photos of Rayne in the Greenhouse from this morning until afternoon nap time.

Cy was resting next to Rayne.

Willy B after breakfast.

This day of sanctuary was sponsored by Donna Hughes in memory of her twin sister and fellow dedicated supporter of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Doreen.

“I’d like to Sponsor this Day in what would have been our birthday, in memory of Doreen. It’s impossible to believe I have missed 3 shared birthdays with you: My Twin, My Sister, My Friend, My Buddy. I’ve said it before: you are missed every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day. NYC certainly misses your being. I know the heavens are wittier and filled with more energy than before you got there. I’m certain that you are sitting there with Athena, Wyle and Noelle. Your love of animals made your life. Sammy so misses sitting on your lap …of course, I have taken on that role now. I know that we had many adventures, many trips, many events – and I know that your visit to Chimpanzee Sanctuary NW to visit Foxie and Friends (humans included!) was one of the highlights of your life. You would be so pleased to see how the sanctuary has continued to grow and to help animals. I know how important that was to you. I will toast you with that glass of champagne we always had on January 23rd. I know how much CSNW meant to you! Until we meet again, Don & Sammy”

We are delighted to celebrate today in honor of Doreen. Thank you so much, Donna, for allowing us to be a part of this truly special day. Happy Birthday to you both, our good friends! We hope you find magic and joyful memories in the most likely, and unlikely, of places today. We are sure Doreen would be thrilled to share this day with the chimpanzees! Please give Samantha Cat a big hug and few pets from us!