Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Hope. Love. Home. Sanctuary

Katelyn

Happy Birthday, Linda!

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Each year, Aimee Kaufman and Adam Webber lovingly celebrate their mom, Linda Webber, on her birthday, by sponsoring a day of sanctuary. We love that the chimpanzees have been part of their family for many years now.

“Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our Mom. We could write an entire speech as to her values, love and kindness…….but her desire to have donations made to the sanctuary en lieu of presents says it all. We love you Mom. Adam and Aimee”

Happy Birthday, Linda! All of us wish you a magical day and our thanks to you all for always holding the chimpanzees in your hearts and contributing to their lives by including them in yours.

I think Burrito may just be the most joy-filled person I know. May your day and your heart be filled with Burrito level happiness, Linda!

Happy Birthday, Chuck, from Martha!

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Our many thanks to Martha Sikaras for this day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in celebration of her husband, Chuck!:

“This day is sponsored to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Chuck has been my life’s partner for over 27 years. From the day we met, he has been committed to the protection and safety for the world’s great apes”.

Happy Birthday from all of us here, Chuck! Thank you both so much for including the chimpanzees in your special day and helping to make their days special as well.

Cy:

Jamie:

Foxie:

Gordo:

 

 

December celebrations!

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So accustomed are we to getting to celebrate at least one of the chimpanzees’ or bovines’ birthdays each month, I had to keep checking the calendar to make certain that I wasn’t missing anyone’s! While we may not have any sanctuary residents with December birthdays, we know we have sanctuary supporters with December birthdays and hope you know we are always celebrating you, birthday or not!

Of course, December is a month full of celebration for many. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the winter solstice, just to name a few. And in truth, it’s also a month full of a range of mixed feelings for many, if not most, of us in one way or another. But part of the beauty of sanctuary and what you make possible here remains as clear and steady as the stars in the cold winter sky. The fifteen amazing chimpanzees and four bovines who call the sanctuary home and who, because of you, we get the profound gift of loving with our whole hearts, sharing their lives with you and providing them each with the best life we possibly can.

No matter what December holds for you, we’re wishing you a magical winter season ahead. There’s so much beauty in the world. Even, sometimes especially, within the dark. May it be filled with countless moments of beauty, wonder and awe. Just as you’ve made possible here. We are just so grateful for you.

Sweet Lucky:

We had our first snow today so you may know what that means…the never-ending demand for snow snacks! (Burrito):

Foxie:

Terry:

Icicles (Missy and Jamie):

Willy B:

Betsy:

and her giant baby boy, Nutmeg:

Barn Kitty snoozing:

Negra:

Jody’s enchanted face during this particular Christmas past will always make my heart swell:

Missy:

Happy Birthday, Eric Dodge!

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Thanks so much, Eric Dodge, for such a kind sponsorship of sanctuary and for choosing to share your birthday by honoring the chimpanzees. Especially beloved Jody.

“In honor of all the sanctuary and staff do for the charges that they take care of. In memory of our wonderful Jody. She was a genuine Lady.”

Happy Birthday, Eric! Thank you for always holding the chimpanzees in your heart. All of us here are wishing you a truly wonderful day!

Jody, Foxie and Annie:

Annie and Missy:

Negra:

Foxie and Jo:

Jamie and Burrito:

In loving memory of Carol Holcomb Millard

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Our many thanks to Janet Dibler for sponsoring this day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees and bovines in memory of her beloved cousin, Carol. This is also how Janet wishes to celebrate her own birthday today which is so lovely.

“In memory of my sweet cousin, Carol Holcomb Millard, who passed away on October 8, 2023 to be with our Lord. She lived her life to the fullest. Carol loved her family and friends deeply and as big as the sky. We both shared our love for animals and in fact she volunteered at the Loggerhead Turtle Rehab Center in Florida and loved it! I introduced her to videos and photos of the residents at CSNW. For her it was love & laughter at first sight! I love you Carol, I’ll see you again.”

Janet, we’re sending you and all Carol’s family and friends our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing your love of the chimpanzees with Carol. We’re so touched that they are part of the wonderful memories you have with her and appreciate your choosing not only to honor her in this way, but to celebrate your own special day by doing so. We’ll be thinking of you both today. <3

A woman of indomitable spirit, our beloved Honey B:

Her mama, Missy, though a very different person, clearly passed on her strength of heart and character to her daughter:

Dora and Honey B:

Forces of bovine nature, Betsy and Honey:

Mora (aka Mave and Dora):

A special day of sanctuary from Jen Wallace!

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Our dear friend and valued member of the chimpanzees’ and bovines’ medical team, Dr. Jennifer Wallace, sponsored this special day of sanctuary: “Giving thanks for all the amazing CSNW staff and volunteers! Wishing the humans and chimpanzees a wonderful Thanksgiving!”

Thank you so much, Jen! We are so grateful to have you as part of our sanctuary family and truly appreciate this lovely sponsorship!

Enjoy these moments from Thanksgivings past, and be sure to join us later for today’s celebration! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! No matter how, or if, you celebrate today, please know how grateful we are for you and we’re wishing you all a beautiful day.

Terry:

Mave enjoying cranberry sauce cups:

Bubbie:

Elizabeth's fav photo

Terry, also a big fan of Hawaiian rolls:

Beloved Jody and her good friend, Foxie, after a Thanksgiving dinner :):