Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Sponsor-a-day

Happy Birthday, Tobin!

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Rebecca Babcock sponsors today in honor of one of our long-time supporters, Tobin!

“Today marks the day that I received 98.76% of the chimpanzee that I had requested of my mother and our local physician, Dr. Fred. I love you, Tobin. I have long since forgiven the non-chimp 1.24% By your gracious introduction of 10 new friends and 4 beautiful bovines out in Washington, you have totally redeemed yourself. Happiest Of Birthday Wishes to you.”

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the chimpanzees and cattle in honor of Tobin! What a lovely thing to do.

Tobin, we so appreciate your presence, heart and support of the chimpanzees, bovines (and humans!) here and all of us wish you the happiest of days! Thank you for being part of our chimp family! Happy Birthday!

Dear, beloved Jody. Whatever Jody does, she does fully present, with her whole heart. Whether she’s foraging for her beloved wild greens, relaxing in her nest, or making sure that her family members are safe and looked after, she makes all our lives and hearts so much fuller. She inspires us every single day. Thank you so very much for being her pal, Tobin. We wish you a Jody kind of day.

Happy Birthday, Amy!

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Today was sponsored by Amy Adams, who is celebrating her birthday by giving a day of sanctuary to the chimpanzees! Amy has also generously requested that her friends and loved ones make a difference in the chimps’ lives in honor of her birthday!

Amy, thank you so much for using your own special day as a way to celebrate the chimpanzees and make a difference in their lives. All of us here appreciate your kind heart so much and wish you the happiest birthday yet!

Jamie:

Foxie and Strawberry Shortcake:

Jody:

Mave:

Happy Summer!

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Dylan Most is sponsoring this wonderful day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees to wish them “a great summer!”  Dylan, thank you for helping the chimpanzees (and humans) celebrate this season of light, growth and abundance!

Like every year, in some ways it’s hard to believe it’s already summer here in the northern hemisphere. But with many of us having slowed down some, or most of our lives during these past months due to the global pandemic, we’ve also hopefully found moments to be more present with time making the arrival of summer seem, well, right on time. As it always is. It’s definitely a season when we humans here at CSNW relish watching the chimpanzees enjoy their days full of sun, lush scenery, adventure and the ease that only summertime brings.

Jody and Negra (background):

Negra:

Jamie:

Burrito and Foxie and Strawberry Shortcake:

Missy:

Annie:

Mave and Honey B:

Willy B:

Happy Father’s Day, Robert!

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Sharon Langone is sponsoring this day “in honour of my Dad, Robert Kelly! Happy Father’s Day, Dad!”

Thank you for celebrating the chimpanzees and your Dad on this special day, Sharon! We so appreciate you thinking of the chimps in this way.

Happy Father’s Day, Robert! The two chimpanzee men at the sanctuary, Burrito and Willy B, aren’t fathers, but we suspect they might have some suggestions on how to celebrate today:

Willy B taking in the great outdoors:

Being doted on by family and friends:

Napping in a sun puddle:

And Burrito, well, if you know Burrito you’ll know he thinks no day would possibly be complete without an abundance of #1) Food:

And #2) Being wild and laughing a lot:

In memory of Ashley

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Today, Cynthia McCloskey sponsored a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in memory of Ashley McCloskey:

“This day marks six months of missing Ashley. Ashley loved animals and we’d like to honor her memory today by sponsoring a day for the chimpanzees. She would love this, doing something for animals in her name. We love you and miss you Ashley! Hope all the chimps have a great day today. We love following their stories.”

Cynthia, we’re so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are touched by your choosing to honor Ashley in this way for the chimpanzees, thank you. We hope some of the comfort and joy you’ve helped provide the chimps surrounds you and all of Ashley’s loved ones as you hold her in your hearts today, and always.

Annie and Missy grooming one another:

Missy and Annie:

Annie:

Happy Birthday, Julie!

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Many thanks to Karen Olson who is sponsoring this day of sanctuary in honor of her sister, Julie Olson:

“Happy Birthday to the best sister anyone could ever have!”

As you may recall, we recently celebrated Karen’s birthday which was sponsored by Julie! It’s an incredibly uplifting and hopeful thing when we get to see those of you who are family and friends choose to celebrate one another by coming together to contribute to the chimpanzees’ lives, their well-being and happiness. To count them as part of your family.

Happy Birthday, Julie! We’re so grateful to you and Karen for all you’ve done, and continue to do, to ensure the chimpanzees and cattle have days full to the brim with the best we can possibly provide them. All of us here at CSNW send you wishes for the happiest of days!

Missy and Annie:

In honor of Queen Negra!

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We’re so fortunate to have a second sponsor of a day on this very special day of celebration! Long-time friend and chimp family member, Kathleen Corby, sends this heart-lifting message about her gift:

“Happy 47th birthday to my dear Negra. This is one of my favorite days of the year. A day to honor and celebrate the one and only HRH, Queen Negra. I will be celebrating with you, munching on my StroopWaffels, sipping yummy pineapple spritzers with my special straw, wearing my CSNW pin, and popping my party cracker so I too can wear a crown and be Queen for a day with you. Oh what fun we will share during your Live (yippee!!) Queen’s Brunch celebration! May nut bags rain from the sky. Happy birthday Negra, I love you so. And Happy 12 Years of Sanctuary to everyone at CSNW. So much to be grateful for today. Let the celebrations begin…..”

Thank you so much, Kathleen, for sponsoring our Queen’s (and her family’s!) incredible day of celebration and for being right there with us all every step of the way. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our chimp family. <3

It’s finally here! The Queen’s Brunch! Be sure to tune into our live event on Facebook today at 11:00 AM PST to join in the festivities!

Happy Birthday, Negra! You are more loved than you may ever know.