Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
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On November 17th, 2024, we had our first snowfall! (I’ve been waiting for my opportunity to share this sweet video with you and today is the day!)
Rayne was very excited to get outside, but was unsure of the snow on the decking of the chute. She made it to the end of the chute without touching her feet to the snow, but then she had a decision to make. Will she brave the cold snow on her warm feet to do a little exploring? You probably already know the answer. That Raynie is quite the explorer!
Phew! How are we feeling on this 3rd day of the new year? A little tired? In need of some rest and relaxation? After the hustle and bustle of the last couple of months, I was happy to come across Terry, Willy B and Cy having a calm moment in the greenhouse.
I invite you to take a moment with these three. Sit back, get comfy, take a deep breath and enjoy the tranquility of 3 friends enjoying a serene moment while sharing snow snacks.
We are in our final phase of our reintroduction process, and Honey B and Gordo are living together, alone. I wasn’t sure what to expect of this chimp combo. Would they fight? Ignore each other? Just bide their time until they could be reunited with their friends? Well, while they did have a squabble a few days ago (I mean, it happens, right?) they are having SO much fun together! What a joy to watch these two play with reckless abandon. The play faces!? The best!
Enjoy!
Let’s start with freezing rain. Because we did, in fact, start the day with freezing rain. I’m not a fan. It coats everything, and makes me fall down. If it’s 27 degrees, and there is precipitation, it should snow (in my opinion). Right? If there are any meteorologists out there who want to explain it to me, that would be great.
Enough about freezing rain.
Today, I got to try on one of the items donated through our Comfort & Joy auction, and model it for the chimps. Sherry R was the generous donor that won the Flamingo Hooded Blanket for the chimps! It is SERIOUSLY COZY! Sherry, it’s so cozy, I may pick one up for myself!
Thank you, Sherry R, for giving the chimpanzees a little more Comfort and a lot more Joy with your generous gift! I’ll bet Burrito curled up in it after making me run around the hill today. In the freezing rain.
After a raucous Thanksgiving celebration yesterday, which included lots of fun and lots of food, most of the chimpanzees are laying low (I think many of our followers in the U.S. can relate, am I right?).
Burrito isn’t generally one to “lay low”, but today he did most of his playing on his back! It’s always a pleasure to watch Burrito entertain himself 🙂
We don’t often see Gordo playing with his friends. Gordo is a bit of a loner. He often spends time near his friends, but not in a pile-o-chimps like we see with many of the others.
Today, we got to see Gordo’s playful side, and we simply had to share with you!
Do you have your eye on anything special in the Comfort & Joy auction? Do tell! I am bidding on many of the ornaments. Don’t outbid me! 😉
Where does one find Comfort & Joy?
For me, it’s a hot drink, a fuzzy blanket, and a good book on a cold day with nothing important to do. Caregiver Ellen finds Comfort & Joy in the great outdoors with her pups, or a good meal! Caregiver Anna finds Comfort & Joy in her ginormous beanbag chair, trash TV and a cup of tea or a relaxing massage. Caregiver Jenna finds Comfort & Joy spending the holidays at her parents home, thunderstorms, freshly washed sheets and mashed potatoes! Caregiver Chad, when I asked “Where do you find Comfort & Joy?” answered with “I follow the link.” I’m going to go out on a limb and say that Chad finds Comfort & Joy snuggling his precious kitty CC (Cat Chad) in his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pajamas (Chad says I nailed it!).
Where do the chimps find Comfort & Joy?
I think it’s safe to say that Missy and Annie find great Comfort & Joy in their dear friendship. Jamie finds Comfort & Joy in a well crafted nest with a boot and a good book tucked into her pelvic pocket. Foxie loves her baby dolls and a delicious smoothie. Burrito finds so much Joy frolicking with his many human friends! Negra is happiest tucked into a cozy nest with just her face peeking out, watching a caregiver dance, and munching lettuce. Of course, you’ll never find Cy without a magazine in his possession, ideally a good gossip rag! Honey B, Dora and Mave, collectively known as Mora B, like to spend quality time together thwarting the shifting plans of the caregivers. Willy B finds Joy watching chimp videos on caregiver’s phones. What brings Gordo Comfort & Joy? A box, of course! Rayne also loves a good box, positive reinforcement training, and when her caregivers serve her meal in the correct order. Lucky loves Jenna, I mean, she REALLY loves Jenna! And last but certainly not least, our dear Teeny Tiny Terry finds Comfort blowing raspberries, and Joy grooming caregiver boots and licking the backs of our hands!
Where do YOU find Comfort & Joy? We can help with that!
Our annual Comfort & Joy Quid Pro Throw online auction is in full swing! Register to bid on items for the chimps, that we will give to them on your behalf, and also bid on unique items for yourself or for a loved one! We will be adding new items regularly, so you’ll want to check back in throughout the auction, which ends November 20th. Our CSNW calendars just dropped at a special pre order price! I’m pretty sure you need one for every room in your house! Also, WE HAVE CHIMPANZEE TRADING CARDS!! What!? Yep, you heard it here first! Chimp trading cards! How fun is that? I wonder if they include a rock hard stick of gum? I digress. Do what Chad says, and follow the link! The holidays are just around the corner! It’s a great time to pick something up for the chimps, for yourself and for your most favorite person! (And, if I happen to be your most favorite person, I’d like the Wearable Hoodie Snuggle Blanket with Chimpanzee Photos for You, please and thank you!)
