Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Sponsor-a-day

Happy Birthday, Willy B!

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This special day of sanctuary was sponsored by Willy B’s pals, Mrs. Souers’ third grade class!

“Mrs. Souers’ third grade class recently became pals with Willy B. The students noticed that March 1st is Willy B’s birthday so they wanted to help him celebrate!”

Willy B turns 30 today!! As we celebrate Willy B’s first birthday here at his new sanctuary home, we have so much to be grateful for. Not least of all his many wonderful friends. Heartfelt thanks, Mrs. Souers’ and your amazing third grade class, for loving Willy B and helping us celebrate how very special he is and how very grateful and honored we are to have him as part of our chimp family. We love this big, handsome guy and his quirky self more with each passing day. And thank you to each of you for being a part of Willy B’s family and for making a lasting difference in his life.

Happy Birthday, Willy B!!

Remembering Ned and Noreen

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We are so lucky to have two days of sanctuary sponsored for the chimpanzees today! The first, is graciously sponsored annually by Joan O’Flaherty in memory of her parents, Ned and Noreen O’Flaherty, on the date of their shared birthday. Joan shared this message about today:

“My parents loved animals and supported conservation so they would be supporters of the sanctuary and enabling the chimpanzees to have lives worth living.”

Joan, thank you so much for choosing to make the chimpanzees’ lives better with each passing year as a way to honor your dear parents and their legacy, which clearly lives on in you. We’re so grateful to you and hope today is one of comforting and joy-filled remembrance.

Burrito and Negra:

Mave and Willy B:

Burrito and Foxie:

In memory of Voyo “Joe” Jovanovich

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Today was sponsored by Linda Jovanovich in memory of her dad, Voyo “Joe” Jovanovich (2/29/1920 – 5/22/2010).

“Remembering my favorite Leap Year Baby, my dad, who left us at age 23 1/2 and would have celebrated his 25th (!) today. Love you always, Dad!”

Linda, thank you so much for such a sweet remembrance of your dad and for making a difference in the chimps’ lives as you celebrate him. May today be full of comforting and joyful memories.

Honey B and Willy B:

Burrito and Foxie:

Burrito and Jody:

Happy Birthday, Nancy and Darrell!

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This day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees was sponsored by Krissy Brasfield, one of our amazing chimp house volunteers, in honor of her parents, Nancy and Darrell Brasfield! Krissy shared this lovely note about her gift:

“I’m sponsoring this day in honor of my folks’ 75th birthdays! Mom’s is today, the 27th, dad’s was on the 25th. My folks are both very compassionate animal lovers, and passed that love on to me. Now, they are living vicariously through my volunteer experience at CSNW – reading the blog, watching the videos, and listening to me yammer on incessantly about every little detail about my new chimpanzee friends! I hope that they get the opportunity to visit the sanctuary some day! I love you, mom and dad! Happy Birthday!”

Krissy, you so clearly hold the chimpanzees in your heart and consistently think of ways to contribute to their lives. From our hearts, thank you for all you do.

Nancy and Darrell, happiest of birthdays to you both from all of the primates here at CSNW! We’re so glad to be able to celebrate your special days with you!

The boss of Krissy (and us all), beautiful Jamie:

On one occasion this winter when we were running low on snow at the sanctuary, Krissy made a special snow delivery for Burrito from the next town over!

Annie, Missy and Foxie:

Happy Birthday, Jan!

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Today was sponsored by Linda and Jody Shuger for Jan Carroll! Linda and Jody shared this message about their gift:

“CSNW is Jan’s #1 charity and Burrito is her #1 favorite chimp! Sending some gifts to Burrito so he can celebrate with Janet since his birthday was not too long ago! Happy Birthday Janet and Happy Belated Birthday Burrito!! Love, Linda and Jody”

Linda and Jody, thanks so much for including us in your celebration of Jan and her love for the chimps AND for giving us another opportunity to celebrate our guy, Burrito (whose birthday was on January 6th)! We so appreciate your heartfelt generosity and the joy you’ve helped bring to these lives.

Happy Birthday, Jan! We hope this is the best one yet and just like the chimps’, may your each year ahead be better than the last. Thank you so much for loving these special chimp people.

Burrito:

Today is for Dr. Jessica Mayhew!

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Today was sponsored by Alexandra Sacco in honor of Dr. Jessica Mayhew! Jessica (colloquially known around here at least, as “Mayhew” 🙂 ) is currently an Assistant Professor in Anthropology at Central Washington University where she also serves as Director of the Primate Behavior and Ecology Program. Not only is Jessica a dedicated advocate and mentor for so many students, many of whom serve as volunteers and interns here at the sanctuary, but she serves as a volunteer caregiver as well as a member of the sanctuary’s Board of Directors.

Alexandra shared this note about her gift today: “To an all around amazing person. Thank you for everything you do for all primates, including all the graduate students that are lucky enough to work with you!”

Alexandra, thanks so much for honoring Jessica today and making a difference in the chimps’ lives, just as she does!

Jessica, we’re incredibly lucky to have you as part of our chimp family and happy to get to celebrate you and your wonderfulness today!

Cutie Burrito:

Beautiful Annie:

Sweet Jody:

Amazing Honey B:

In special memory for Antionette

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This day of sanctuary was sponsored by Antoinette Bronson for her wedding anniversary and she shared this touching message about her gift:

“This is the first anniversary since my husband died and I wanted to honor his memory and the love we shared in a special way. Thank you for all you do to help the chimps in your care!”

Antoinette, thank you so much for sharing your heart, and such a special day, with the chimpanzees. We are deeply sorry for your loss and are touched that you would choose to make a difference in the chimpanzees’ lives as a way to honor your husband and your lives together. All of us here are sending you all the good thoughts and may this day bring memories of comfort, joy and ease to your heart.

Missy and Annie: