Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Snow-cones

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We appear to be on the downside of our heat wave here in Cle Elum (at least for today), but it’s still too hot for the chimpanzees to get excited about doing very much.  They haven’t even been spending much time in the greenhouse, preferring the comfort of the cooler playroom.  So today we decided to break out the snow cone machine and filled paper cups with shaved ice, berries, and coconut water.  This, the chimpanzees got pretty excited about and there were pant hoots and food squeaks galore.  (Some of these may have even come from the staff and volunteers).  After everyone collected their snow-cones it became very quiet with the exception of a lot of slurping!

Foxie enjoying her snow-cone (with Negra in the background).

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Burrito was still excited in this photo (you can tell because his hair is pilo-erect, which means standing on end).

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Thank you, Jenna!

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Today was sponsored by one of our wonderful supporters in Canada, Jenna Miles! It thrills and amazes me that these very special beings have gone from spending decades suffering in biomedical research, unknown to most, to living in sanctuary and being loved and cared for by so many people around the world. Thank you so much for thinking of the chimpanzees, Jenna!  Negra (left) and Jody (right) send pant hoots, along with everyone else.

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In memory of Lassen Pig

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Today was sponsored by Kerrie Wooten, in memory of her friend, Lassen Pig.  Kerrie shared a very touching story about Lassen:

“I first met Lassen Pig on July 1, 2004 when I interned at Farm Sanctuary in Orland, CA. He was a young, happy, sometimes cranky, spoiled pig and I grew to love and appreciate his personality. In 2006 I began working at the sanctuary and I was thrilled to be helping to take care of Lassen every day. Last year, on October 4, 2012 (the day after my birthday) we said goodbye to Lassen – he was a little old man, but I still saw the young, spry pig I’d first met years before. My wish is to honor the memory of my dear friend by helping the chimps, who deserve to have a joyous, fulfilling, carefree life the way Lassen did.” 

Kerrie, this is such a sweet and generous gift!  Thank you so much for helping to give Lassen, and the chimps, wonderful lives.

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Happy Birthday, Ellen!

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Today was sponsored by Margaret Lunnum in honor of her mother, Ellen’s, birthday.  Margaret shared the following sentiments for her mother:  “I would like to thank my mom, Ellen, who turns 90 today for putting up with me for 66 years. She has been my best listener and advice giver. She counts my four legged and two winged critters as her grandchildren. She also appreciates my interest in and love for the Cle Elum Seven.”  Margaret and Ellen, thank you so much for sharing such a special day with the chimpanzees!  Have a wonderful day, Ellen!

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Today is in honor of Lori Waters

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Steven Waters generously chose to sponsor a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in honor of Lori Waters.  What a thoughtful gift, thank you so much Steven!  We greatly appreciate it and so do the chimpanzees!

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In honor of Scooby and Sherri

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Today was sponsored by Holly Pagels in memory of Scooby and his human, Sherri Mudri.  Holly shared the following touching sentiment:  “June 16, 2010 is the date that Scooby passed away and his human loved him immensely, but she also loves the work that CSNW has done.”  Holly also shared that Sherri is the person who introduced her to CSNW.  Holly, what a lovely way to honor Scooby and Sherri.  Thanks so much to both of you for your support and kindness, and for sharing that with the world around you.

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Thank you, Kathleen!

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The celebration continues! Kathleen Kemper also sponsored yesterday in honor of the sanctuary’s five year anniversary!  We are thrilled by the overwhelming support and positive comments that have been flooding in.  Kathleen, thank you so much for your generosity and for helping us to usher in the beginning of the next five years of sanctuary, and beyond, for these amazing beings.

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