We’re so fortunate to have a second day of sanctuary sponsored for the chimpanzees today. Our heartfelt thanks to Nancy Suttles, one of our amazing volunteers, for sharing her heart, and her sister, Kathy, with the chimpanzees and us all today:
“In memory of Kathy, along with gratitude to the chimps and humans at CSNW. Today is the Celebration of Life gathering for my sister, Kathy, who passed away recently after a short battle with cancer. She was an animal lover so sponsoring a day for the chimps seems fitting as we honor her today. Losing her has been tough so as a volunteer, CSNW been a sanctuary for my broken and weary heart of which I’m so grateful. It’s simply a place of kindness, support, hard work, perseverance & joy.”
Nancy, we are so deeply sorry for the loss of your sister and honored that you would choose to share her memory here today. It means so much to know that the sanctuary can serve as such to you during this profoundly painful time. We are so grateful you are here and we are thinking of you, Kathy, and your loved ones today.
Mora (aka Mave and Dora):
Cutie Gordo! Some of you may recall seeing Nancy’s name in J.B.’s post about Gordo’s recent health exam, during which Nancy, who happens to be a retired RN, graciously shared her skills to help monitor Gordo’s safe recovery and we’re just so grateful:
Half-sisters, Honey B and Rayne:
Burrito smooches:
Best friends, Annie and Missy:
Annie holding Missy’s foot: