Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Happy Birthday, Shirley!

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Shirley Blount sponsored this day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in celebration of her 70th birthday!

“I look forward to watching the videos and reading the blog everyday. I get such enjoyment out of the things the chimps are always doing. To me they are just like people!! The caregivers are such dedicated people. Keep up the good work.”

Shirley, thank you so much for your gracious support and kind words. We’re so glad to know the difference the chimps make in your life and are grateful for the difference you make in theirs. All of us here wish you the happiest of birthdays! Thank you for so generously including us in your celebration!

Jody:

Classic Annie and Missy:

Negra:

In honor of all primates

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Nathalie Garcia-Russell has started the chimpanzees’ New Year off with the gift of a day of sanctuary in honor of all primates!

Thank you so much, Nathalie! We so appreciate your generous heart and the difference your gift makes in the lives of the chimps and cattle here! All of us here at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest wish you, and all our fellow primates, the happiest and most fulfilling of years ahead. Happy New Year!

Jamie:

Mave:

Negra:

Honoring the past, present and future

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Long-time friends of the sanctuary, Kery Shaw and Terran Baylor, sponsored this New Year’s Eve day of sanctuary and shared this special message about their gift:

“As I write this, my partner and I pass by a transportation vehicle filled with cows. It’s hard to imagine living in a world where animals still endure so much suffering. I’m grateful for CSNW, a place that provides sanctuary for all beings, not just Chimpanzees and Bovines. I’m grateful for such an incredible organization that fights hard to advocate for animals. Here’s to the past, may we never forget where they came from. To the present, for the chimps, bovine and staff/care givers. To the future, the supporters/donors/ & animal lovers, let’s continue to working hard on making animal cruelty history!!! THANK YOU to all of you for your hard work, generosity & compassion.”

Kery and Terran, thank you so much for always holding the chimps, and all of us, in your hearts and for all you do to bring light to, and relieve the suffering of, all our fellow animals.

Burrito:

Nutmeg and his mama, Betsy:

Honey B:

Snippets and tidbits

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This guy greeted us bright and early this morning as his playful, ol’ Burrito self and we could not have been happier. He’s been taking it pretty easy the past couple of days dealing with an angry belly, most likely the result of his long stint on antibiotics which are, if that pesky foot injury continues to go in the same direction, finally complete! With a couple of days of special diet and rest, he’s feeling immensely better so far. After breakfast he climbed up to take a nap, but even with a full belly and sleepy head it took him a few minutes to stop playing:

Flailing about and laughing in one big Burrito blur:

Later in the afternoon I caught him flailing about again, this time in a Burrito-stuffed-monkey pretzel:

After a spin on Young’s Hill with Jamie and Jody, Burrito entertained Jody (and at varying times, Jamie, Foxie and Annie!) in his recovery pad today and seemed particularly delighted to spend some quality grooming time with sweet Jody:

We can’t figure out what it is about today, but although the temperature is much the same as it has been, it’s been freezing all day! The chimps opted to come inside early today and everyone has been building the coziest, plumpest of nests and taking turns in front of the space heater we have set up in front of one of Burrito’s rooms. Of course the chimp house is kept at about 70 degrees and the floors are heated, but on days like today I suspect the space heater feels rather like a fireplace. They’re getting ready for a dinner of roasted apples, squash and potatoes served in paper boats (trust me, anything served in paper boats takes it to the next level and is EXCITING!). I suspect they will be turning in early in preparation for New Year’s Eve tomorrow. 🙂

In other random, but nevertheless noteworthy news bits, I made tiny baked potatoes for everyone at lunch and after intently watching me blow on hers to cool it off more, Honey B moaned with delight and nearly hugged the potatoes to her once I handed them over. That was pretty cute. Also, Willy B was watching documentaries this morning and stopped dead in the middle of a game of chase to stare, mesmerized, at baby pandas who were on the screen. That was also pretty cute.

Happy Birthday, Tracy!

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Tracy Headley sponsored today to celebrate her friends on her birthday! Tracy is a dear friend to the chimpanzees and humans alike and we’re so thrilled to celebrate her and her gracious, kind heart today.

Tracy, thank you for all that you bring to the world and to the lives’ of others, including these ten amazing chimps and four amazing bovines. I suspect you make more of a difference than you’ll ever know. May you have the most joyful of days! Happy Birthday from all of us here!

Foxie, of course:

Happy Holidays, Aimee!

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Chris Haggard sponsored this day of sanctuary for Aimee and the chimpanzees!

“Happy Holidays to Ammie and all her favorite friends from the sanctuary!”

Thank you so much, Chris, for including the chimpanzees in your holiday celebration with Aimee! We truly appreciate all that you help make possible for them.

Aimee, we so appreciate you holding the chimps in your heart and wish you a beautiful day!

Annie:

Annie and Foxie:

Be sure to tune in later today to catch the chimps’ holiday celebration! 🙂

In memory of beloved Ruger

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June Jones sponsored this special day of sanctuary in honor of her beloved family member, Ruger. She shared this sweet message about today:

“We are sponsoring this day in honor of our beloved Ruger who crossed the Rainbow Bridge last week. Every night when he would dig and dig at his blankets to make his nest for the night, I thought how much he resembled the beautiful chimp people you take such loving care of. Bless you for all you do for those wonderful beings.”

June, we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved family member, Ruger. Our hearts go out to you and we are all sending wishes for comfort and peace. Thank you so much for allowing us to share in Ruger’s memory with the chimpanzees. We so appreciate your kind and generous heart.

Missy:

Sweet Mave:

Jody: