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Never a Dull Moment

October 25, 2023 by Kelsi

I don’t think I have ever experienced a dull day here at CSNW. I truly don’t believe that there is such a thing with chimps. Especially when you have a chimp like Honey B always keeping you on your toes, or a chimp like Missy who seems to want nothing to do with humans, but all of the sudden you are playing chase and tug-a-war. Or when you put out enrichment, like a giant box, just hoping a chimp like Cy will hide in it while his friend Willy B playfully beats the box from the outside. Everyday there a lot of things happening here, even when we are there to observe. I think it is a testament to what sanctuaries like Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest can do. Sanctuaries offer dedicated care, security, stability, and opportunities so that every chimp can flourish and grow.

If you think we are as great as I do, we have an opportunity for you to spread your kind words! We would love it if you shared your love of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest TODAY by going to this site: https://greatnonprofits.org/reviews/write/chimpanzee-sanctuary-northwest and giving us a rating. The deadline for us to be a “top rated” nonprofit for 2023 is October 31st and we need nine more people to submit a rating. You all say such nice things about the chimpanzees, the staff, and the sanctuary everyday, so we thought you’d take this challenge. You can even take something you’ve already said and copy and paste it as a rating. And we can update the silly badge on our website and feel good at the same time. Thank you!

 

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  1. Linda C says

    October 25, 2023 at 5:21 pm

    Oh, Kelsi, I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a playface on Missy when playing with humans! I think she was enjoying you stretching her right hamstring for her–I kept expecting her to move it to the left foot!

    Love to see Cy and Willy B bring back their beat boxing game!

    I’ll head right over there!

  2. Linda C says

    October 25, 2023 at 5:43 pm

    wow. Sorry to say I went to the site, wrote a review, and was told “your post was marked as spam”. :pensive:

    • CarolR says

      October 25, 2023 at 6:11 pm

      Me too, Linda, but I changed the box from ‘general public’ to donor and it went through OK. Worth doing, to support our wonderful friends…..humans, chimpy people and bovines…..after all, we know they’re all the BEST!

      • Linda C says

        October 25, 2023 at 6:13 pm

        yeeesh….well, a tip for those going forward,thanks.

      • Gaynell says

        October 25, 2023 at 7:25 pm

        Yes, Carol and Linda, i also identified as Donor, because we are, and didnt have a problem.

  3. Gaynell says

    October 25, 2023 at 6:00 pm

    i wrote my review, pisted it abd receuved this in an email. “Woohoo! Thank you for taking the time to verify your email address.” Hope it helps the Sanctuary with numerous gold stars. You guys are the best.

    • Linda C says

      October 25, 2023 at 6:08 pm

      Oh, yeah, I got the “woo hoo! thanks for giving us your info!” email, too.But the review was called spam and not posted

  4. Tobin says

    October 25, 2023 at 6:33 pm

    I submitted a good review. After dining with Honey B, listening to Willy’s drum solo, and seeing Missy’s beautiful play face, it was least that I could do.

  5. Maureen says

    October 25, 2023 at 6:43 pm

    Well, I posted a review. Didn’t get any responses as a couple of you have mentioned. Maybe I left too fast? Went back to check, under my page it says no reviews posted. I hope it went through.

  6. Kathleen says

    October 25, 2023 at 6:51 pm

    Look at Missy, totally enjoying her personal physical therapy band work! I’m not sure I’ve ever seen her laughing so much with a human. She’s very funny. And what was that lip curl all about at about 1:16 into the play session? I love the way the chimps always surprise me.

    Willy B and Cy playing box bongo is priceless. Especially Cy at the end, and the final shot of Willy B’s feet following. Love!

    We should all enjoy every bite of food the way Honey B does. Life is good!

    I will happily write a comment for CSNW. You really are THE best! Will do so tomorrow.

    • Linda C says

      October 25, 2023 at 8:35 pm

      PT was in my head, too! :sweat_smile:
      “now stretch it over my shoulder….”

  7. Maureen says

    October 25, 2023 at 6:53 pm

    OK. Apparently it hadn’t posted. So I wrote another. Hope it helps. CSNW truly is the best!

  8. Susan Kathleen Feeley says

    October 25, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    Hi, Kelsi, I just posted a glowing 5 star review but got no response from their website. Is there a way to check or read the comments on their website? I just hope it went through.

  9. Paulette says

    October 25, 2023 at 11:01 pm

    Awesome workout with Missy. What a joy to see her playface. Love it!

    So good to see Cy playing! AND being a goofball too LOL.

    I’ll be sure to post a review soon!

  10. Adrienne says

    October 26, 2023 at 12:46 am

    5-star review has just been posted – good luck with the “top-rated nonprofit 2023″entry, you guys deserve the badge and the joy it comes with!

  11. Eli says

    October 26, 2023 at 2:18 am

    I also wrote a review. I’m so thankful for all of the work you all do for your incredible chimpanzee (and bovine) residents.
    Speaking of residents, what a great video! It really makes me happy to see Missy enjoying some play with her caregivers. Of course, Cy and Willie B enjoying some silliness is also just so great! And Honey B! I could watch her eat forever. I love her concept (or lack thereof) of personal space. She really likes to get up close and personal with the camera.

  12. Deanna says

    October 26, 2023 at 6:09 am

    Challenge accepted and done!!

  13. CeeCee says

    October 27, 2023 at 10:51 am

    I love this Missy video, how special you must be to have the Chimps Chimp, want to play with you!
    I posted a review Kelsi, and I may, or may not, have made Jamie a part of my password.:revolving_hearts:

  14. Diana says

    October 30, 2023 at 9:50 am

    Thank you to all who wrote a review, in spite of some glitches on that website. You got us our badge for the year and also lifted my spirits. Your support means so much!

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