Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Krissy Brasfield

Freezing Rain and Flamingos

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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.

 

A Boy and His Ball (and Hammer)

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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 🙂

Gordo: Awkward Social Butterfly

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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! 😉

Finding Comfort & Joy

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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!)

 

 

 

One Nest, Two Nest, Red Nest, Blue Nest

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We have nests.  Every day, we have nests.  So many nests.  We have big nests, little nests, messy nests, tidy nests.  We have nests made exclusively with blankets. We have nests made with dolls, boots, paper, seeds, toys, firehose, books and magazines.  We have sparse nests, elaborate nests, stinky nests, flat nests, tall nests, cozy nests, double nests.

Most of our nests are made by the chimps, but sometimes we caregivers like to make nests.  Most of our chimps use nests, but some, like our little Foxie, prefer no nest.  Regardless of the type of nest each chimp chooses (or doesn’t), rest assured they are sleeping safe and snug like bugs in a rug!

Speaking of nests, my super cozy nest is calling to me RIGHT NOW!

I hope you, too, have a cozy nest to retire to.  Have a fabulous weekend!

Burrito in Low

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If we know anything about Burrito chimpanzee, we know that this guy is busy!  So busy running, playing, grooming, chasing, leaping, scooting, bouncing, skipping, hollering, foraging…you get the picture!  This guy never sits still!

So here is your opportunity to enjoy a few low key moments with our favorite energizer bunny!  A little lounging, a little nesting, and a very little bit of play.

How much do we love this guy?

Shout out to Jerrol’s for providing huge bags of recycled paper for all the papery fun these chimps are having these days!

And DON’T FORGET!  We want you to help us choose the cover photo for our 2025 CSNW Calendar! You can vote once every 24-hours through the end of October, with the poll closing at 11:59pm PT on Jamie-ween!

A Few of Her Favorite Things…

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No one ever has to guess what makes Jamie happy.  Or unhappy, for that matter!  But today, we’re talking about what brings Jamie joy.  What tickles her fancy.  What makes her giddy.  What stops her in her tracks.  What gets her realllllly excited!

Grab bags

Food puzzles

Pears

Walks on the hill

Leeks

Grooming caregivers

Big, comfy, expertly crafted nests

Mummies

Books and magazines

Bonobos

Aaaaaaand…..  BOOTS, BOOTS and more BOOTS!

Jamie is not Jamie without a boot nearby, in a nest, under her chin, or in her pelvic pocket.

Cowboy boots, knee high boots, shiny black boots, fuzzy boots, sparkly boots, leather boots, ankle boots, high heel boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, thigh high psychedelic boots…you get the picture.  Jamie is a fan of the boot!

And guess what’s just around the corning?  Possibly our biggest and most anticipated celebration of the year!  It’s Jamieween, naturally!  An opportunity for you, dear reader, to make Jamie’s birthday extra special.  We are busy adding some of Jamie’s most favorite things to our wish lists, which of course includes boots!  (Bear with us while we populate the wish lists – we will be adding things throughout the week!)

So, mark your calendars!  Carve your pumpkin!  Pick out your costume!  Stockpile some candy!  Cue your favorite spooky movie!  Get ready for JAMIEWEEN!