Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Hope. Love. Home. Sanctuary

Katelyn

Today is for Arlene

by

Michael sponsored this special, lovely day of sanctuary in honor of his wife, Arlene, to wish her  Happy Valentine’s Day!

Michael and Arlene, thank you so much for always holding the chimpanzees in your hearts and for celebrating, and contributing to, the myriad of ways love is present in each of their lives. We’re so very fortunate to have you as part of our chimp family. Have a beautiful day!

Foxie and Strawberry Shortcake:

Jody and Missy:

Jamie:

Annie and Missy:

Burrito and Negra:

Foxie and Strawberry Shortcake:

Burrito smooches:

It’s still snowing

by

February appears to be making up for lost winter time. Our relatively mild season so far has suddenly found us in the midst of weeks of below freezing days and nights and inches upon inches of snow. The chimpanzees still have access to their outdoor habitat during the day if they choose to, but they all seemed more than content to stay within the warmth of the chimp house playroom and front rooms. That doesn’t mean they have been busy all day though and really, they like to do most of the same things we humans do on snow days. Eating, having a little fun with snow, staying cozy and taking naps, hanging out with friends, drinking warm tea, creative projects, playing, reading…

Jody enjoyed several blankets warm from the dryer to take an after breakfast snooze while we cleaned the playroom:

We continued the snow snack sculptures which the chimps visited throughout the day.

Jody:

And in between all of her folio projects, Jamie took some time to enjoy her current favorite read, “Dwell” magazine:

Happy Birthday, Stanley!

by

Amazing friend of the chimpanzees and their sanctuary home, Jamie Reagin, sponsored today in honor of Stanley Friedman for his birthday!

Jamie, words will never fully express our gratitude for all you do to make the chimpanzees’ lives as wonderful as possible! Thank you so much for sponsoring today for Stanley!

Stanley, happiest of birthdays from all of us at the sanctuary! We hope it’s your best one yet!

Jamie:

In memory of Susan

by

This day of sanctuary is sponsored annually by Jen and James Douglas in memory of their beloved friend, Susan von Beck Turner, and the legacy of compassion, care and strength she gave those who knew her. “Susan touched the lives of many dogs and humans and made them better.” Learn more about Susan’s life here.

Jen and James, thank you so much for not only holding space for Susan’s memory, but for the love and inspiration she brought to the world. We so appreciate your including the chimpanzees in the beautiful ripple effect of Susan’s life.

Jody:

In celebration of Bill aka “Twister”

by

We have a double day of sanctuary! Nicki Walters sponsored today in memory of her beloved husband, Bill Walters (aka Twister), on his birthday. Bill and Nicki and their family and friends have been incredible friends to the chimpanzees over the years and we’re touched to have the chimpanzees included in celebrating the special person Bill was. Learn more about Bill and his legacy of love here.

Nicki shared this beautiful message:

“Happy Birthday to Bill Walters, who we lost far too soon but his spirit will live on in many ways, one of the biggest being through the Twister. Seeing the Chimps climbing and playing on this structure fills the hole he left in my soul. He loved them in life and now his memory adds to their lives. I am so thankful to everyone at the sanctuary for the wonderful life they give these wonderful beings and the beautiful way in which they share them with us every day through their blog. It has provided me many much needed smiles over the years.”

Nicki, we’re so grateful to you, Bill, and your loved ones for the incredible joy, adventure and opportunities for courage that you have provided the chimpanzees over the years. We are all holding you in our thoughts and hearts.

Annie and Missy:

Jody:

Jody and Foxie:

Foxie:

Missy:

Jamie:

Happy Birthday, Sherry!

by

A lovely friend of the sanctuary, Sherry Berman, sponsored today with this special message:

“I finished the book, “The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary” and stumbled upon CSNW. I had 3 surgeries and was house bound for 1.5 years. Seeing the fab 7 daily was one of the highlights of my long days. It has been years now and I do not miss a day of following the 7, especially my lovie, Mr. B. So happy to be able to support the chimps and the humans that take care of them. So, I want to share my birthday with Annie, Missy, Foxie, Negra, Jody, Jamie and Burrito. Love to the chimps and the humans who care for them.” 

Happy Birthday, Sherry! Thank you so much for sharing your joy with the chimpanzees, and us all! A beautiful full circle. All of us here are wishing you the most wonderful day of with all that you most love (in which case, Burrito probably hopes there is a lot of food involved). 🙂

Burrito:

Happy Birthday, Meg!

by

A day of sanctuary was sponsored by the chimps (and humans!) good friend, Meg Lunnum! Meg shared this message about her gift:

“It is my birthday again! I want to say I am SO EXCITED about contemplating new chimpanzees coming to the sanctuary. That is where I dedicate my birthday. More Chimps!!!!!! And cows, and monkeys and whatever else needs rescuing.”

Meg, thank you so much for all you do for the chimpanzees, for all you contribute to their lives and their home, and their future family! We hope you have the best birthday yet! Happiest of days to you from all of us here!

Annie, Missy and Foxie

Burrito and Negra:

Jamie:

Jody (Burrito, background):