Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Hope. Love. Home. Sanctuary

Katelyn

Thank you, Christine!

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As we head into 2019 we have a celebratory gift of a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees from Christine Hines!

“On this, the last day of the year, I am feeling grateful for discovering CSNW and the Cle Elum 7. I wish all of you a wonderful 2019 and am looking forward to watching CSNW grow!”

Christine, from our hearts, thank you for ending 2018 on such a kind and compassionate note. I think it’s safe to say that at the start of this year we could never have imagined all that the love for these seven chimpanzees has grown and manifested. We’re grateful to you for being part of our chimp family. And we can’t wait to see all that the love surrounding them brings to their family in the year ahead. Happy New Year!

Negra, someone who embodies, this year more than ever, all that love, care, and home make possible:

In memory of Robin Scott

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Today was sponsored by Dorie-Ellen Maville for all the chimps in memory of her brother, Robin Scott. Dorie-Ellen shared this very touching message about her gift:

“In memory of my brother Robin who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from complications of his cancer treatments on December 30, 2017. We never got to say goodbye and we miss him every day. Robin would love that I am doing this in his memory.”

Dorie-Ellen, we are so sorry for your loss and we’re very touched that you would choose to share Robin’s memory in this way. Thank you so much for making a difference in the chimps’ lives. You are in our thoughts today and we’re wishing you memories of comfort, joy and peace as you hold Robin in your heart today.

Jamie:

Happy Birthday, Tracy!

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Yippee!! It’s our good friend Tracy Headley’s birthday today and being the loving soul she is, she is celebrating by sponsoring a day of sanctuary for her chimpanzee friends!

“Celebrating my CSNW family on my birthday. You make every day a little better.”

We’re so lucky to have you as part of our chimpanzee family, Tracy! We’d say you make the world a little better each day just by being in it. Thank you so much for all you do for the chimps. We hope this is the best birthday yet!

Foxie:

In memory of Bill Clark

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Our truly lovely friend, Shelley Winfrey, sponsored this day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in memory of her dad, Bill Clark. We are so touched, Shelley, that you choose to honor your dad by adding to the chimpanzees’ lives in his name. We’re sending you and your family all the good thoughts for a day filled with love, comfort and joyful memories. From our hearts, thank you for all you do for these amazing chimpanzees!

In memory of Susan Olson

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Our second day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees was sponsored by Jordan Bower in memory of her mom, Susan Olson. Jordan shared this very touching message about her generous gift:

“It is during the holidays that I miss my mom the most. Her greatest gift to me was to impart the love and respect she had for animals. She also loved to give gifts. I can’t think of a more fitting way to honor her memory on Christmas Day than to sponsor a day for my 7 favorite animals on the planet! Thank you for all that you do to give these 7 souls peace and sanctuary every day. Happy Holidays.”

Jordan, we’re so touched that you would honor your mom in this way. We’re sending you all the good thoughts and hope this season also brings you comfort, peace and love-filled memories. Thank you so much for this special gift for the chimps.

Thank you, Josh and Kiley!

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“Fahoo forays, dahoo dorays, Welcome Christmas, Christmas Day.” Merry Christmas and happiest of holidays, everyone! We have two generous gifts of sponsorship for a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees today! The first one was generously donated by Josh and Kiley Beitelspacher!

Josh and Kiley, thank you so very much for thinking of the chimpanzees today and for helping to make possible all that brings them joy, wellness and comfort. We so appreciate you!

It makes our hearts grow ten sizes just thinking of all the love and care surrounding the chimpanzees not only today, but every day! The inspiring amount of compassion and generosity from everyone who makes their lives here possible, the excitement, joy and hooting and hollering the chimps will be doing as they celebrate, all of it makes our hearts grow ten sizes just thinking of it.

From our size ten hearts to all of yours, thank you. Thank you for loving these seven amazing chimpanzees folks, the four beautiful bovines, and all those beings who we look forward to having join our family in the future.

Have a magical day, everyone!

Missy:

Annie

Foxie and Burrito:

Jamie:

Jody:

Negra:

For Amanda and Ryan

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This special day of sanctuary was sponsored by Kailie Dombrausky and Josefine Holm “in honor of the love between Ryan Cunningham and Amanda Osborne and in celebration of their wedding. We wish you all the best of luck and love in the future! Josefine and Kailie”

Kailie and Josefine, thank you so much for including the chimpanzees in your celebration of Amanda and Ryan today!

Amanda (far right) is a former Central Washington University graduate student intern and current volunteer at the sanctuary:

All of us at the sanctuary wish Amanda and Ryan a beautiful day and lots of happiness in the years ahead!