Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
Hope. Love. Home. Sanctuary
We take so many photos of the chimpanzees that some inevitably slip through the cracks and never get shared on the blog. Here are some recent portraits I found on the hard drive; let us know which is your favorite!
Jamie:
Negra:
Jody:
Foxie:
Burrito:
Missy:
Annie:
Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Arlene Okun in honor of her husband, Michael, on his birthday! Arlene and Michael are good friends of the chimpanzees and we’re so happy to be celebrating with them today. Arlene shared this message:
“It is my husband Michael’s birthday. He is a very generous and compassionate person. Helping others is second nature to him so it is fitting to sponsor a day of sanctuary for the chimps in his honor.”
Arlene, thank you so much for choosing to honor Michael and celebrate his life by making a difference for the chimpanzees. We so appreciate all that you both do to make their lives better.
And Michael, all of us here at CSNW wish you the happiest of days full of all that you most love and enjoy! Burrito, has his priorities straight and knows how to enjoy the simple pleasures each day has to offer. So if you need any ideas on how to celebrate, he might inspire you with some of his favorites:
Food. As much as you can eat. And hold in your hands (and sometimes your feet).
Be goofy, play, and laugh a lot.
Spend time with loved ones.
Go on adventures, even if it’s in your own backyard.
And nap. Often.
Food is a neverending source of joy for the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees. It never loses its ability to excite and satisfy.
Annie:
Burrito:
It’s turning into the Weekend of Jamie on the blog, but we all just continue to be so amazed by how she handled (and even participated in!) her medical procedure on Friday. She’s back with the group now, resuming her Young’s Hill walking schedule, and doing great. Her strength and resilience will always be an inspiration.
This is what peace looks like:
The last few weeks at the sanctuary have been a glorious transition into the first signs of Autumn. We’ve had chilly nights and bright, sunny warm days. Today, Katelyn served some of the final cherry tomatoes from the garden.
As the summer vegetables wind down, fall’s bounty comes into full swing. The chimpanzees have already had their first roasted pumpkin of the season and are enjoying the freshest of Washington apples with their breakfasts. This little squash was spotted in their garden.
October is right around the corner, and with it comes even more delicious tastes of fall!
Burrito is a guy who isn’t afraid to get a little silly. This afternoon he talked caregiver Whitney into a long game of tug of war.
