Archives for June 2023

Normally we have blogs dedicated to walks on Young’s Hill with Jamie or Burrito but today we’re going to take a walk in the Bray with Rayne! Cy’s group has had access to the Bray for just under a month so far and I think we all agree that Rayne is the boldest when it comes to exploring the new outdoor area. She is frequently seen out walking to the top of the hill and exploring the new structures.

Enjoy this video of my walks with Rayne!

 

Apologies for the poorer quality video, as the only android user at CSNW I’m working through some issues while downloading to Mac.

Firstly, hoots, hollers, and well-wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this month! And may we offer the same – albeit belated – hopes of revelry had to those who had birthdays in May!

June, like the summer season of lush abundance it ushers in (well, here in the northern hemisphere, that is), has always been a month of equally abundant hoopla here at CSNW. And it’s only grown over time, thanks to all of you. June is bursting at the seams with celebrations, but every single one of those is just as much about *YOU* and all you’ve made possible.

So buckle up, friends! This month is basically going to be one big non-stop party! For starters, June birthday celebrators have birthday…quadruplets, so to speak. Beginning with…

Dora! She’s turning 34 on June 6th!

Honey B will be turning 34 as well, on June 11th!

This brings us to June 13th, the day we currently refer to as the Trifecta Jubilee. It’s Negra‘s 50th (!!) birthday…

AND sweet Terry’s 33rd birthday!…

AND the 15th arrival anniversary of Negra’s group to the sanctuary!

Negra’s first day in sanctuary:

Negra, in March:

Missy’s first time climbing a tree last autumn:

Then, on June 26th, it’s the 2nd arrival anniversary of Rayne’s group of six (pre-integration with Honey B, Mave, and Willy B)!

Rayne exploring her new greenhouse(s) the day after they arrived from Wildlife Waystation in California:

Mave, Willy B and Honey B, checking out their new (and in some cases, former) friends and neighbors:

Gordo and Terry in their brand new outdoor habitat, the Bray:

Brave Rayne:

And the cherry on top of this month long shindig is Annie’s sweet son, Virgil, who will be celebrating his 34th birthday on June 20th, at his wonderful sanctuary home in Florida, Save the Chimps. (Photo credit: Save the Chimps):

Virgil’s gorgeous mama, Annie:

And we have one more bonus to top of the month! Next in our Virtual Visit series is Let’s Sit Down with the Co-Directors!, a discussion and Q&A with J.B. and Diana, on Saturday, June 10th from 2:00-3:00 PM (PST). Reserve your spot here!

The true director of the sanctuary, Jamie:

While our beloved Jody’s absence is, and will remain, palpable, she is no less part of her family’s joyous month ahead.

Negra and Jody:

Jody, Foxie and Annie:

We have so much to look back over in gratitude and forward to with hope. From our hearts, thank you for being here with us every step of the way. We’re so glad you’re here.

Now make sure to pace yourselves for this miraculous marvel of a month of celebrations ahead. 😉