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Windows

April 24, 2010 by Diana

Wondering what windows we will replace if we reach our ultimate fundraising goal? Thanks to LUSH and generous blog readers, we have the funds to replace three windows. We want to replace six total.

Here is the “garden-side” of the playroom. On this side, we would replace two on top and one on the bottom.

wall of windows

This will allow Negra to have a much clearer view. Wondering what the view looks like? See below. There’s actually a lot going on out there between the horses and cattle in the pasture, the road,  and the train occasionally going by:

And here is the outdoor area side of the playroom, upstairs. Right now, these three windows have caging plus a glass window and then plexiglass on the other side of the glass window, which obscures a lot of light and makes it very difficult to see through. Replacing these with chimp-proof glass would let a lot more light into the playroom and would allow chimpanzees or caregivers in the playroom to interact with chimpanzees who are in the outdoor area. It would be really cool, in other words.

In case you need any more convincing, here’s what a window looks like with the caging:

and here’s what it looks like without:

We can do this! Keep checking the fundraising progress and thanks so much for everyone who is working hard to help us reach the ultimate goal!

Filed Under: Fundraising, Negra, Sanctuary, Thanks Tagged With: 2nd anniversary fundraising, chimp, chimp sanctuary, chimpanzee, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum, csnw

Love a Chimpanzee Day!

April 23, 2010 by Diana

Today is in memory of Monica Best’s cat Ozzie. Monica has named today Love a Chimpanzee Day and she sent a care package to the Cle Elum Seven full of their favorite things. Thank you, Monica for sponsoring today and caring so much about the chimpanzees!

View all of the Sponsor-a-Days and sign up for one of your own!

Filed Under: Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day, Thanks Tagged With: animal protection, chimp, chimpanzee, chimpanzee retirement, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, nonprofit, Sponsor-a-day

Spring!

April 17, 2010 by Diana

Warm weather has finally arrived. Yesterday J.B. removed one wall of the greenhouse panels.

Negra was ready

Negra spent yesterday and today in her spot enjoying the view

While we enjoyed the view of Negra with the direct sunlight on her face

She also spent some time in her favorite pose, taking a nap

Doesn’t this close up of Negra just compel you to contribute (and tell all of your friends to donate) to the 2nd Anniversary Fundraising to celebrate Negra’s birthday and 2 years in sanctuary?

Thank you to everyone who is working hard to give Negra and all of the Cle Elum Seven this second chance on life at the sanctuary.

Filed Under: Caregivers, Construction, Fundraising, Negra, Nesting, Sanctuary, Thanks Tagged With: animal protection, animal rescue, animal rights, Animal Welfare, chimp, chimp rescue, chimpanzee, chimpanzee rescue, chimpanzee retirement, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum Seven, J.B. Mulcahy, Negra, Sanctuary

Spring grass

April 10, 2010 by Diana

We’ve had some crazy weather here the last few weeks. Today, though, actually felt like Spring. Most of the snow melted and revealed patches of grass, which Annie spotted when the human door to the greenhouse was opened. Annie loves grass, as you know from last spring and summer, so J.B. felt he had to give everyone a taste.

Filed Under: Annie, Food, Jody, Missy, Negra, Sanctuary Tagged With: animal protection, animal rescue, animal rights, Animal Welfare, chimp, chimpanzee, chimpanzee rescue, chimpanzee retirement, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, chimps, Cle Elum Seven, csnw, Sanctuary

Fundraising exciting news

April 6, 2010 by Diana

Check out the just updated fundraising banana! Thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation, the total for our fundraising is up to $13,435!

With 68 days to go, we are $31,565 away from our ultimate goal and three more chimpanzee-proof windows.

Now is the time to really get moving on those fundraising ideas you have in the back of your head and spreading the word about our 2nd Anniversary Fundraising. If you need inspiration, here are a couple of examples of supporters already raising funds:

  • Margaret Parkinson’s firstgiving page. Margaret is giving away art cards with prints of the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees with a $30 donation.
  • Tamela’s Art Under Glass Etsy store. Tamela is donating all net proceeds from sales from now until the end of June of all of the handmade jewelry and other items for sale through her Etsy store. She’ll be adding more items, so check back often.

And, just because I had so much fun keeping you in suspense, we do have other exciting news unrelated to the anniversary fundraising. We’ll be sending out a e-newsletter soon with information about the great stuff that is going on. Sign up if you aren’t already.

Filed Under: Fundraising, Sanctuary Tagged With: animal protection, animal rescue, Animal Welfare, chimp, chimpanzee, chimpanzee rescue, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, chimpanzees, Cle Elum 7, Negra, Sanctuary

Mr. B.

April 3, 2010 by Diana

Our coaxing and encouragement to get Burrito to spend time in the greenhouse (largely based on Burrito’s favorite activity – eating) has been really successful. Here are a couple of photos of Mr B. in the greenhouse from the cabbage wrap dinner the other night.

Filed Under: Burrito, Food, Sanctuary Tagged With: animal protection, animal rescue, animal rights, Animal Welfare, Burrito, chimp, chimpanzee, chimpanzee rescue, chimpanzee retirement, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Negra pushing Missy around

April 3, 2010 by Diana

Below is a video of Negra and Missy playing in front of one of the windows that will soon be replaced with chimp-proof glass thanks to LUSH and the winter blog fundraising.

Update on our 3-more window Anniversary Fundraising soon – some exciting news to share!

Filed Under: Fundraising, Missy, Negra, Play, Sanctuary, Thanks Tagged With: animal rescue, animal rights, Animal Welfare, chimp, chimp rescue, chimp sanctuary, chimpanzee, chimpanzee rescue, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, chimps, Cle Elum Seven, Missy, Negra, Play

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