Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Erin!

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Good friend of the chimpanzees, Erin Yuhas, sponsored this much loved holiday for them and shares this sweet message with us all:

“Top ‘o the morning! St. Patrick’s Day is my favorite holiday and everyone is Irish on this day…even the chimps!”

Erin, your lovely heart! Thanks for sponsoring such a fun day for the chimps (and the humans)! Your generosity and compassion have made a lasting difference in their lives and we’re always thrilled to have yet another reason to celebrate. And as is probably pretty clear, the chimps know how to party, so today is right up their alley!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! May the luck of the chimps be with you!

As today’s party preparations get underway, here are a few moments from past St. Paddy’s Day celebrations and just moments to celebrate in general.

 

Burrito O’Chimpanzee:

Luck o’ the Irish troll:

Annie and a leprechaun friend:

I’m pretty sure the sanctuary is the pot of gold at the end of our rainbow, thanks to all who love and care for these chimps.

Monitored Play

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While cleaning the playroom today we spotted two chimps enjoying each others company in the nice warm sun. Negra and Foxie were laughing, play slapping, grabbing each others toes, play biting, and of course grooming. You couldn’t ask for better company! Jamie quietly observed from above. She was curious but never joined in, just monitored.

Bonus photos!

Jamie:

Jamie watching Negra and Foxie play:

Negra and Foxie:

On Duty

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Boss Jamie has a long list of (mostly) self-imposed duties, including (but not limited to) monitoring the whereabouts and activity of all living beings on her domain. No matter where she is, she always knows where you are.

She’s also responsible for ensuring strict compliance with all rules and protocols. She oversees all volunteer training. This afternoon she showed Level III trainee Caroline how we groom.

Constant vigilance can be tiring, so she allows herself short breaks before resuming her work.

Happy Birthday, Jody!

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Today was sponsored by Chad DeBree, one of our wonderful student interns, in honor of his mother, Jody Sanchez, on her birthday! Chad shared this pretty amusing message:

“February 5th is my mother’s (Jody Sanchez) birthday. When I was first just thinking about interning/volunteering at CSNW, she went straight to the internet to learn more. Through her research into the sanctuary, she learned there was a chimpanzee named Jody, as well. From then on, she refers to Jody as my second mom, and scolds me if I refer to Jody by her name or Jo. If I tell her any story about Jody, I have refer to her as “Mama.” So now I have a Mommy and a Mama, which, personality-wise, they’re not that far off from each other.”

Chad, thank you for sharing your mother’s special day with the chimpanzees! We really appreciate all you do for the chimps. Your hard work makes a lasting difference in their day to day lives and helps provide a safe, comfortable and enriching home in which they can thrive and that means the world.

Happy Birthday, Jody! Jody Chimpanzee would probably have a lot of suggestions on how you should spent the day, but whatever you do we hope it’s a day full of joy, celebration and a full heart!

jody smelling rose

Whatever the Boss Says

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Volunteer caregiver Becca swung by the sanctuary today to drop off some produce for the chimpanzees. It was supposed to be a quick visit but as soon as Jamie spotted her, she recruited her for a couple of runs (runs!) around Young’s Hill. After the perimeter runs, a grooming session in the greenhouse was in order. Jamie eventually requested that Becca hand over the boot she was wearing, so she had to hobble back to the chimp house on one foot. We’ve learned to submit to Jamie’s rule and not complain too much.

Happy Birthday, Adrienne!

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Eric Beckley sponsored a day of sanctuary in honor of Adrienne DiCerbo with this lovely message:

“For Adrienne on her Birthday. From Eric and Leo. She briefly volunteered at your sanctuary and loves all your chimps, especially when they are playing, eating, and loving each other.”

Eric thank you for choosing such a kind and compassionate gift for Adrienne and the chimps!

And Adrienne, we so appreciate you sharing your birthday with the chimps and continuing to help ensure that all the chimps’ days are filled with joy, good food to grunt and squeak about, and so much love. We hope it’s the best birthday yet!

Happy Birthday from all of us at CSNW!

A Jamie and Foxie pretzel:

Jamie and Foxie in a Chimpanzee Pretzel