Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Today in memory of Paula Wade

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Paula Wade was a good friend to chimpanzees, including the Cle Elum Seven. She followed this blog  from the chimps’ arrival two years ago until her death one year ago on this day.

Paula was part of a network of chimpanzee fans and advocates, and this tribute is from fellow “chimp sister” Catherine Mollyneaux. Paula left behind many friends who cared for her very much.

We are so glad that Paula was a part of the Cle Elum Seven’s lives for their first year in sanctuary, and we thank Catherine for remembering Paula in this most appropriate and touching way.

Paula Wade’s tribute

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Paula Wade of Colorado, a supporter of CSNW and a friend to the Cle Elum Seven, died on June 10th. Paula began following the CSNW blog early on and made comments on some of the posts. She sent in a photo of herself as a child that is now included in the chimps’ photo album. In October, she gathered photos of the chimpanzees from the blog and put them into a video slide show. I had always intended on sharing this video with everyone.

Although I regret that I am only sharing it now that Paula is gone, I am so glad that she created this and was able to connect with the Cle Elum Seven, even at a distance, before she passed away. This was a tribute to the Cle Elum Seven by Paula, and now I see it as a tribute to Paula. We wish all of Paula’s friends and family the best during their time of grieving.