Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Sponsor-a-day

Today is for Jill White

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored in memory of Jill White by Thyra Rutter. Here’s what Thyra shared about her friend:

I can’t think of a better way to honor one of my most beloved mentors, Jill White than by sponsoring a day of joy for the chimps at CSNW! Jill was one of the very first people to believe in my vision for Arte for Elephants. She was wildly supportive, and having another female entrepreneur in your corner was precious beyond words. Jill epitomized kindness. She did so much for so many and I am sure she’d be tickled to see the chimps enjoy their day in her memory.

Thank you, Thyra!

Here are some chimpanzees enjoying their sanctuary days!

Happy Birthday to Margaret!

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Today we have another sponsor-a-day in honor of the one and only Margaret, also known as artist Margaret H. Parkinson, creator of many amazing paintings, including the now iconic Negra in the Sun.

Negra in the Sun by Margaret H Parkinson

This painting has been recreated on stickers, wine bottle labels, and canvas prints for supporters, and also has inspired other artists like Tamara Burgess, who handmade a necklace that included this image and Lisa Wathne, who made a glass mosaic piece inspired by Margaret’s painting for the 2019 gala.

Margaret and her wife Karen have been supporters since before the chimpanzees even arrived and are wonderful friends to all animals (the human ones too) at the sanctuary.

She inspires all of us in so many ways with her warmth, compassion, quick wit, and curiosity about the world. Monica Best wanted to honor Margaret with warm birthday wishes with a sponsor a day on this last day of 2020.

Here is the original photo that inspired Margaret and some other takes on Negra in the sun:

 

Happy Birthday, Mari!

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Today was sponsored by Lynn Wilson in celebration of Mari and her special day!

“This is a happy birthday gift to Mari. She loves all of the chimps and cows at the sanctuary. She has also been able to interact with the three from the Waystation. Have a great birthday Mari.”

Lynn, thank you so much for such a compassionate gift for Mari, the chimpanzees and the bovines! We appreciate you choosing to share her special day in this way.

Happy Birthday, Mari! Thanks for loving the chimpanzees and the cattle. We hope this day is filled with wonder and magic you couldn’t have imagined!

Mave:

Honey B:

Betsy, Nutmeg, Meredith and Honey:

Burrito hopes you get lots of snow snacks 🙂

Happy Anniversary, Lisa and Marcus!

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Lisa and Marcus Andrews sponsored this wonderful day of spooky sanctuary and shared this message: “Happy Anniversary to us, and Happy Halloween to everyone!”

Me being me, I really cannot think of a better day in which to celebrate pretty much anything one would choose to. Happy Anniversary, Lisa and Marcus! May it be full of all the mystical magic and wonder this day holds. And many thanks to you both for making today’s celebration of our own Jamie Chimpanzee on her birthday (officially known as “Jamieween”) all the more special with your support.

Happy Halloween/Jamieween everyone!

Burrito and Jody:

Negra:

Foxie and Jamie:

Burrito:

Missy and Annie:

Happy Anniversary, Adam!

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Raina Cincoski sponsored a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees and bovines in honor of her husband, Adam, with this lovely message:

“This day of sponsorship is for my husband Adam on our 21st wedding anniversary. Seeing his love of all things furry touched my heart decades ago and told me that I would be safe spending my life with this gentle and caring soul. He reminds me of a certain chimpanzee – handsome, strong, courageous and kind to the women in his life. Please share some photos of that fine Willy B for our special day.”

This is so sweet, Raina, thank you for including the chimpanzees in your and Adam’s special day and especially, in your celebration of kindness and good hearts! And thanks for the smiles you brought to our faces with your love for Willy B! And if Adam’s like Willy B, well, it’s gotta be rough putting up with all the screaming that happens every time he steps outside. 😉

Happy Anniversary, Adam and Raina! We hope you have the best day!

And now, without further delay…<3

Honey B and Willy B:

Happy Birthday, Vicki!

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Mary Horton sponsored this special day of sanctuary for her mom and long-time friend of the chimpanzees, Vicki Fagerlee, with this sweet message:

“Happy Birthday to a wonderful mom and gram who loves her kids and grandkids and chimps.”

Mary, thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to celebrate Vicki with you all! We appreciate you including the chimpanzees in her special day.

Vicki, you make a lasting difference in the chimpanzees’ and cattle’s lives, helping us ensure their joy, well-being and comfort for all their days forward. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our chimp and bovine family. Happy Birthday, from all of us here at the sanctuary!

Sweet Mave:

Negra:

Honey, Betsy and Nutmeg:

Honey B:

Meredith:

Willy B:

Jamie:

Burrito, Annie, Jody, Missy and Jamie:

Congratulations, Heather and Matt!

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Stephanie Voss sponsored this day of sanctuary in honor of Heather Voss with “Congratulations to Heather & Matt on their wedding day.”

What a joyful day for the chimpanzees to be included in, Stephanie, thank you!

Heather and Matt, may your special day be a joyful, hope-filled, beautiful celebration! Thank you for helping to ensure the chimpanzees’ lives are filled with love and joy for all their days forward. Congratulations from all of us at CSNW!

Missy:

Mave and Willy B:

Honey B and Mave:

Annie and Missy: