Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Cozy and Warm

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Burrito’s group received an item from the Comfort and Joy online auction today! We put out the Wearable Fox Blanket Hoodie. I was fortunate enough to try it on for the chimps before we left it in the Playroom. It was very cozy, so much so I think it is in a nest right now. Thank you so much to Diana K. for donating this wearable blanket for the chimpanzees, I know Burrito and Negra are going to love it

It was a hard day to get photos of the chimps, but here is a series of Negra eating an apple from this weekend:

And sweet Terry:

We are overjoyed with the generosity for Giving Tuesday. Big thanks to everyone who donated to honor Jody’s legacy and provide care for the chimpanzees. It means the world to us.

Thanksgiving 2024

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We have so much to be grateful for here at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. We are beyond grateful for the residents that we are so lucky to care for, but we are also incredibly thankful for our community at CSNW as well. We would not be able to give such quality care without the unwavering support of our avid followers, donors, and volunteers. Your generosity ensures that the chimps and cows have the resources they need to live their best lives. Your belief in our mission helps us to continue providing lifelong care, compassion, and sanctuary for these extraordinary beings. We are so thankful for each of you who plays a role in making this sanctuary a place of healing, peace, and love.

Menu:

Celebration Field Roast

Green Beans

Mash Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Sauce

Hawaiian Rolls

Mini Apple Pies

& Cider

Off With Your Head

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Today, we put out two new stuffed animals that I thought Burrito would really like. However, Burrito never got the chance to play with them… Interestingly enough, Foxie who never really has cared about stuffed animals gravitated to them. She played/inspected them for a short time and then moved on. Later, Sabrina and I went to clean the front rooms, when we happened upon a crime scene, a rather graphic one at that. Both victims, stuffed animals, had the same fate- both had been decapitated, that is a pattern! But who would do that?

Foxie is known to be:

Sweet:

Silly:

Kind:

Loving:

You’d never know the more sinister side:

Again, we apologize for such disturbing photos. We suspect the stuff animals only made it 30 minutes after Foxie received access to the Playroom. The evidence does show that Foxie was last seen with the victims and was heard beating her babies, which is a common game she plays, in the front rooms where our first victim was found. This game is reported to get a little loud and often involves a hammer, spatula, or object to “hit” the babies. Foxie was also seen fleeing the crime scene. So we are pretty sure it was Foxie, the one you’d never suspect…

Victim #1, found in Front Room 1:

Victim #2, found in Playroom :

Willy B and Lucky Quality Time

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It’s not everyday that we see Lucky engaging in a long play session with one of her group mates, but yesterday was one of those days! We were wrapping up the first round of cleaning on that side and stumbled onto a very sweet play session between Lucky and Willy B, with Cy and Rayne close by.

First Snow of the Season

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We got our first real snow of the season last night. The chimps were very content eating snow and nesting in a cozy warm nest, or in Honey B’s case a cozy table cloth. We can not tell you why, but she loves this table cloth! Speaking of comfort, there are just a few hours left in our third annual Comfort & Joy Quid Pro Throw Online Auction! We are still working to meet our goal and we need your help. Two exciting items were added this morning to round out the event! First, a personalized CSNW jacket for you that features the Cle Elum Seven’s favorite comfort & joy items. Second, a Fill the Fridge For the Holidays category! With the holiday season fast approaching, we need your help to fill the fridges and make this festive season extra special.

Thank you to everyone who has participated, your support is the backbone of the sanctuary! We couldn’t do what we do without every single one of you. Bidding ends at 6pm PT tonight (11/20/24), but keep an eye out for Bid Wars! Happy Bidding!

Honey B with her table cloth:

Rayne made a cozy nest on the bench:

And Lucky enjoyed one of her favorite things, GUM, though you can not tell in the pictures that she is chewing it:

Jamie enjoyed her snowy day with a cozy nest, a good pair of boots, and a show about wildlife:

Community Comforts

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A couple weeks ago, we put out an ask for your help to earn a Top-Rated Nonprofit badge for 2024. We received 16 wonderfully thoughtful reviews, bringing us up to 18 for the year. This has surpassed the number we needed to earn our ranking and we couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who took a moment out of their day to share their thoughts about CSNW. This helps CSNW in a multitude of ways- we receive the badge for our website, which helps us stand out in the nonprofit world, and it also increases our visibility to donors and supporters.

I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of your kind words and to say thank you to every person who wrote a review- and also to every person who follows this blog, who shares our stories, and who cares so deeply for CSNW. Connecting with you all in this community, over a shared love and responsibility to our deserving residents, is such a beautiful and special thing. If you are interested in reading the full reviews, you can see our page here.

“They present a realistic portrait of chimps as they really are which I think is sorely needed. CSNW is very transparent in all they do and why they do it.”

Lucky:

“Very impressive in many ways. The whole team, from leadership to caregivers are clearly very well informed and working diligently every moment to do the best for those they care for… CSNW is the “real McCoy”….they seem to attract like-minded supporters and connect them to their mission with success. Their Blog , authored by a different team member daily, connects us to their efforts, their challenges, their observations, and to their animals, human and non human, that they love, appreciate, and care for and about.”

Jamie:

“Saving these chimps and allowing these amazing souls to live out their retirement at an amazing facility, in such a dignified manner is absolutely heart warming… I would suggest that everyone get to know this facility by looking at their page and videos. What you will see is raw and real, and not the cleaned up version of things as to just generate support.”

Terry:

“This sanctuary is exemplary. The thought, care and creativity that goes into caring for the residents is top notch. CSNW is not only beautiful , it’s staffed with a great volunteer program and is a leader in the Chimpanzee Sanctuary community!”

Volunteers building Ryans Lookout on The Bray:

“…Some of these fellow creatures had never seen anything but the inside of a cage, while they were being tested on. Some had never felt grass under their feet. They can now, thanks to the caring staff at CSNW.”

Negra:

“The staff’s attention to each chimp and their individual needs and temperaments is commendable… I truly enjoy reading their blogs and viewing videos, it connects me to their purpose… There is no question where the priorities are in this organization, the staff are devoted to providing an amazing life experience and truly care about each chimp.”

“Out of all the non-profits I volunteered for chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest has the most dedicated and professional staff I’ve ever witnessed. They all wear multiple hats for the mission of giving The Chimps their best life. Their donors are incredibly generous and engaged in the organization.”

Dora:

“The chimps are not just cared for here, they are loved.”

“You can feel the love the caretakers have by the blogs and videos they share. They make us feel a part of the sanctuary family.”

“They go above and beyond for the chimps and cattle in their care.”

Burrito:

“During the time I have been aware of CSNW, I have been very impressed with the level of care, respect and compassion the residents there receive. The leadership and caregivers there obviously care deeply about the chimps, and provide them with top-notch daily care, nutrition, enrichment and medical care… They have a daily blog where followers can learn about the daily happenings at the sanctuary and ask questions. All staff members take turns with the blog so you get different perspectives but it’s all interesting, educational, often humourous, sometimes sad, but always reflecting brilliant care. I feel like I know all the chimps and caregivers through these daily posts, pictures and videos. It’s very cool to see for yourself where any donation dollars are going, and to feel good that your donation, however small or large, is truly going to ensuring these magnificent creatures who are so deserving of sanctuary have the best possible life.”

Gordo:

“So much hard work, care, and love makes CSNW a truly special place.”

“They’re quite generous with the details and also intertwine advocacy for the species in general; so CSNW is an all encompassing support for animals and humans alike.”

“The rescued chimps are living their best lives possible there. The Veterinarian crew is top=notch.”

Don’t forget that today is the last full day of our Comfort & Joy Quid Pro Throw Online Auction! Bidding closes tomorrow, Wednesday November 20th, at 6:00pm PT. We still have some to go before we reach our goal and we need your help! If you’ve picked your item for you and an item for the chimps and are looking to support one of our specific funds, consider a donation to our Media and Enrichment Fund! If donations in this category reach $5,000 then the full amount will be MATCHED by our generous supporter Monica! Plus, if you donate $20 or more you will receive a Book Club bookmark. Donate $100 or more and you will receive a Book Club sticker!