I had a few clips of Negra on my phone from the last couple of weeks that deserved to be compiled into a video.
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Your Impact
George found his family. The Support Building broke ground. A memorial garden took shape. And an outdoor space for Honey B, Willy B, and Mave’s side of the building is the next big project. If you’d like to read the full stories of what your support makes possible, email [email protected] with ‘Your Impact’ in the subject line to receive an electronic copy of our recent print newsletter!
June: Help Us Celebrate
June continues to be chock full of celebrations! Multiple chimpanzees celebrate their birthdays in June, including the oldest chimpanzee at the sanctuary, Negra, who is at least 53 and may be several years older than that.
Negra was captured in the wild and then used in biomedical research for more than three decades. She had multiple babies removed from her during her years in the lab.
Looking back on our first impressions of Negra, written on our blog here, we said Negra “showed her age” in 2008, that it was difficult to say how many more years she would live, and that we couldn’t wait to give her the things she deserves, especially big piles of blankets to make her nests.
She and her group have now been at the sanctuary for 18 years and she has made big, sometimes giant, nests out of blankets every single day.
Negra is now experiencing mobility issues, but has been adapting with resilience. She especially appreciated the extra-special treats she received on her celebrated birthday.
Join us in celebrating Negra’s 53rd birthday, her group’s 18 years of sanctuary, Terry’s 36th birthday, Honey B and Dora’s 37th, the upcoming anniversary of the Lucky Six’s arrival five years ago, and Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day!
Before June ends, help us reach our $10,000 goal with a gift that honors the blankets, tireless care, and daily joys that a life in sanctuary provides.
Chimp Prints from Winter Water Factory
Winter Water Factory makes sustainable, organic cotton clothing for kids and adults in a U.S. factory with fair labor practices. And they have the cutest prints! They are donating a portion of sales of their chimpanzee print line to the sanctuary, so your purchases are a win-win. Shop now for your favorite primate!
Dru Bru Fundraiser this Saturday
This Saturday, June 27, Dru Bru in Cle Elum is hosting a pint night for the sanctuary, 6–8 p.m. CSNW staff will be there to share updates and answer your questions. Pick up a custom CSNW pint glass, and know that $1 from every pint and mug, plus $4 from every pitcher, will be donated to the sanctuary, with an additional donation option at checkout. Full beer, cider, wine, soda, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available at the taproom bar, and food from Cle Elum Pizza Co. will be available to order in the pizzeria.
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I did receive my newsletter and I’ll add that I always look forward to it. It is fun discovering what’s going on at the sanctuary. June is a wildly busy month! I think it is great all these significant celebrations fall in June.
Thanks for the Negra video. I could watch her enjoying her food all day long. Can’t say it enough…Negra, I love you dearly.
Mmmmmmm, CARBS……
Negra is in her element!.
I know …
those blueberry cakes looked tasty! Is it Patty who’s been at it again in the kitchen?