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Cle Elum

On Duty

February 22, 2018 by Elizabeth

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.

Filed Under: Caregivers, Jamie, Sanctuary, Volunteers Tagged With: Animal Welfare, chimp sanctuary, chimpanzee, chimpanzee rescue, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum, Cle Elum 7, Cle Elum Seven, Jamie, Sanctuary

Quiet Moments

February 11, 2018 by Kelsi

Another beautiful February day is in the books and the chimps couldn’t be happier! Jamie and I spent quite some time with each other today. While our amazing volunteers cleaned, Jamie and I went for a nice slow and mellow walk. The sun was shining down, the view was amazing, and you couldn’t ask for better company. All the chimps were out ripping around Young’s Hill, meanwhile Jamie and I just sauntered around. Jamie looked so relaxed and at peace (if Jamie is relaxed I know I have done my job that day). Afterward, we went in and groomed her boot, she relaxed some more and I began to knuckle rub her arm and groom her with a brush. These are the nice little moments I will cherish forever.

Jody:

Missy:

Annie:

Foxie carrying her doll:

 

Filed Under: Annie, Dolls, Enrichment, Foxie, Friendship, Jamie, Jody, Missy, Sanctuary, Volunteers, Young's Hill Tagged With: Annie, chimp sanctuary, chimpanzee, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum, Cle Elum 7, Cle Elum Seven, Enrichment, Foxie, Jamie, Jody, Missy, Sanctuary, young's hill

Relax!

February 8, 2018 by Elizabeth

A year ago yesterday we posted this video of Jamie exploring a sandbox. Jamie takes her job as boss very seriously, and she doesn’t often sit back and kick her feet up, so to speak. But something about sifting through the sand seemed to captivate and relax her. And watching this video captivates and relaxes us.

And here’s a bonus portrait of the Zen master herself.

Filed Under: Enrichment, Jamie, Sanctuary Tagged With: Animal Welfare, chimp enrichment, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum, Cle Elum 7, Cle Elum Seven, Jamie, Sanctuary

Breakfast with Negra

February 1, 2018 by Elizabeth

Negra knows how to make a good thing last.

Filed Under: Food, Negra, Sanctuary Tagged With: animal rescue, Animal Welfare, chimpanzee retirement, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum, Cle Elum 7, Cle Elum Seven, Food, Negra, Sanctuary

Lunch

January 30, 2018 by Elizabeth

We continue to be amazed by this spring-like winter we’re having in Cle Elum. Today’s sun has made the greenhouse nice and toasty for the chimpanzees. Volunteer caregiver Jake found the chimps in a grooming huddle up on the platform when he brought lunch out this afternoon, but they were happy to take a break to eat.

Filed Under: Annie, Burrito, Caregivers, Food, Foxie, Jamie, Jody, Missy, Negra, Sanctuary, Volunteers Tagged With: Annie, Burrito, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum, Cle Elum 7, Cle Elum Seven, Foxie, Jamie, Jody, Missy, Negra, Sanctuary

Is it Winter?

January 28, 2018 by Kelsi

The chimps and I are still in disbelief that it is 42 degrees in January! Jamie and I have been going on nice leisurely walks (Missy did joined us but after a while she would sprint off). Missy has been out all day running everywhere, climbing on all the outdoor structures, and balancing on ropes. Annie and Missy enjoyed sometime together on the Hill playing follow the leader and wrestling in the Playroom. Foxie took her dolls outside and soaked in the warmer weather. Foxie and Jody later went far out on the Hill and explored together. I couldn’t catch Burrito in any photos but he also had been out and about on the Hill and of course played chase in the Green House! And Neggie made some very cozy nests today and laid near the Playroom windows to feel the warm sun shining in.

Missy running on Young’s Hill:

Missy:

Annie staring out towards the Hill:

Annie:

Jamie also running on the Hill with Missy:

Jamie:

Negra:

 

Filed Under: Annie, Burrito, Foxie, Friendship, Jamie, Jody, Missy, Negra, Nesting, Play, Sanctuary, Young's Hill Tagged With: Annie, Burrito, chimp sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum, Cle Elum 7, Cle Elum Seven, csnw, Foxie, Jamie, Jody, Missy, Negra, Nesting, northwest, Play, Sanctuary, young's hill

Positive Reinforcement Training progress

January 11, 2018 by Elizabeth

We’re still plugging away at our Positive Reinforcement Training program and the chimps continue to make strides everyday.

Filed Under: Caregivers, Jamie, Sanctuary, Veterinary Care Tagged With: Animal Welfare, chimp sanctuary, chimpanzee rescue, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum, Cle Elum 7, Cle Elum Seven, csnw, Jamie, Sanctuary

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