Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Sponsor-a-day

Thank you, Susan!

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A day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees was also sponsored by Susan Bradshaw today! We are always moved by the compassion each of you show for the chimpanzees. For every day of sanctuary sponsored, every donation made, every item purchased that makes the chimps’ days better and the humans’ days easier to care for them, and for every one who supports the chimps by following them on the blog and social media and shares their lives with others, it all adds up to a LIFE in sanctuary. Seven lives to be specific. And we could not be more grateful to you!

Susan, thank you so much for thinking of the chimpanzees today and making a difference in their lives! We so appreciate your care and generosity! Your support provides Jody and her family with endless joy, comfort, adventure, exciting things to eat and a home full of love to call their own.

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In memory of Ron and Betty Kreuscher

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Ronalyn Huenergard in honor of her parents, Ron and Betty Kreuscher. Ronalyn shared this message about today:

“On my parents wedding anniversary, who didn’t have a chance to meet all their great-grandchildren and vice versa, this is on their behalf – all 13 of them.”

Ronalyn, what a wonderful way to honor the memory of your parents and the family they helped create. Thank you so much for sharing this gift for the chimpanzees on behalf of Ron and Betty’s great-grandchildren. May you all celebrate their lives and legacy with joy today! And thank you for helping to ensure the chimps spend their days surrounded by a family to call their own.

Jody and Missy:

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Jamie and Negra:

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Burrito, Jamie and Foxie:

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Jody, Missy, Annie, Foxie and Burrito:

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Happy Birthday, Annie!

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by the chimps’ good friends, Althea and Ahmad Dani, in honor of beloved Annie on her 42nd birthday!

“Happy Birthday Beautiful Annie! May this joyous occasion of your honorary birthday be filled with all of your favorites; vegetables, green onions to your hearts content, forages on your beloved hill and lots of glorious playtime with your best friend Missy. Safe and secure at sanctuary, you will never, ever be alone again. Each day now reveals a different layer of your once forced upon suppressed and imprisoned self. Just in case you didn’t know, you are gentle and couragious; daring and captivating; intelligent and thoughtful. Sing loud and joyously dear Annie. A whole bunch of us love and care about you so dearly. Pant hoots to this beautiful and charming lady that we call Annie!”

Althea and Ahmad, thank you so very much for sponsoring today for dear, sweet Annie! We so appreciate all that you do to bring joy, comfort and love to the Cle Elum 7 and those of their children who are fortunate enough to be residing at other sanctuaries.

Beautiful Annie, Happy Birthday!! May your gracious, gentle and courageous heart be filled with more love and joy than ever today as we celebrate the amazing person you are. May your day be filled with shenanigans with your beloved friend, Missy, green onions galore, stretchy “waist-band” couture, and everything else that makes you happy. We love you so much!!

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Happy Birthday, Angel!

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Althea and Ahmad Dani in honor of Negra’s daughter, Angel, on her birthday. Althea and Ahmad are wonderful friends to the Cle Elum 7 and take great care to learn about each one of the chimpanzees as the unique individuals they are, extending that to their children. They are great supporters of sanctuaries and Althea also volunteers at a local no-kill shelter, bringing joy, comfort and hope to the lives of many cats. Althea shared this message about today:

“Happy 31st Birthday, Angel! Angel is one of 3 children born to lovely Negra whose birthplace was a medical lab. Thankfully, in 2002 Angel and her brother Noah along with many other chimpanzees were rescued and now live in a sanctuary in Florida. They are safe, well cared for, loved and happy. Angel lives in a large family group with other chimpanzees that share her past. Angel is described as happy, feisty and flirty! She loves to eat and some of her favorite foods are fruit juice, primate chow and dried fruit. She loves to play outside in the sun and is usually the first one out of the door after a meal. Happy Birthday Precious Angel. You are every bit as lovely and courageous as your beautiful mother, Negra.” 

Althea and Ahmad, thank you so much for thinking of Angel today and for all that you do to bring comfort and joy to the lives of so many of our fellow animals. We so appreciate you taking the time to learn about each of the chimpanzees, their children, their histories and the many aspects of their day to day lives. They are fortunate to have you as friends.

Angel, we wish you the happiest, most joyful of birthdays filled with all that makes your heart happy! We are so very grateful that for all your days forward you will be cared for with love and respect for the special person you are, just as your beloved mother, Negra, will be.

Beautiful Angel (photo courtesy of Save the Chimps):

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Beautiful Negra:

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Learn more about Negra’s, and each of the chimpanzees’ histories, on our Eyes on Apes page!

Happy Birthday, Karen!

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by the chimps’ (and humans’!) good friend, Ross Barde, in honor of his wife, Karen, on her birthday! Ross and Karen always have the chimps in their hearts and do so much to help ensure they have the best lives possible here at the sanctuary. Thanks to their generosity of gifting us with a heavy duty washer and dryer when our last pair went kaput, the chimps’ stay cozy in epic nests built with the 70 fresh blankets we give them every day. And as a chimp house volunteer, Ross even helps fold all of those blankets when he’s here!

Ross, thank you so much for including the chimps in such a special day with your family. We are so grateful to you and Karen for all you do to make their lives better.

Karen, all of us here at the sanctuary wish you the happiest birthday yet! We hope your day and your heart are full of all that brings you joy and love. Happy Birthday hoots from the chimps! And here’s Burrito throwing out some of best moves in the charm department:

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And not one to be outdone in that area, here’s Foxie:

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Happy Birthday Martha and Missy!

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Today is full of celebration! We are so excited to have another day of sanctuary sponsored by Susie Winston in honor of her partner, Martha Faulkner, and Missy chimpanzee for their birthdays! Martha is an amazing friend to the chimps (and the humans!) and is also a valued member of our wonderful Board of Directors. We’re thrilled to be celebrating her special day along with Missy’s. And Missy is a special and greatly beloved chimpanzee woman who defies age more with each passing leap, run, jump and sprint and we couldn’t be more delighted.

Susie shared this lovely message about today:  “Martha is the best partner and most generous person ever. All she wanted for her birthday is a donation for the chimps. Love that Woman!”

Susie, thank you so much for celebrating Martha in such a compassionate and generous way! We are so fortunate to have you both in our chimp family!

Martha, we are so grateful to you for all that you do for the chimps to ensure that for all their days forward their lives are filled with comfort, joy, security, and love. We wish you and your generous heart the happiest of days!

One of today’s birthday women, Missy. We love you, Missy, Happy Birthday!!:

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Missy and her beloved friend, Annie:

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And Martha’s chimpanzee pals, Burrito:

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and Jody:

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The first of today’s parties was pretty exciting and preparations are underway for party #2! Be sure to check back later today for a look at the festivities! And thank you so much to all of you who make it possible to celebrate each of the chimpanzees for the amazing individuals they are.

Happy Birthday, Deb!

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Bruce Wagman in honor of his wife, Deb, on her birthday. Bruce and Deb have been part of our chimp family since the very beginning. Not only does Bruce volunteer his time as a valued member of our wonderful Board of Directors, but Deb is a volunteer caregiver in the chimp house, coming from out of state to complete her shifts and care for the chimps. They both do so much to improve the lives of so many animals and we’re grateful for their friendship to the chimps (and humans!). Bruce shared this beautiful message about Deb:

“Some people just shape things, and make them come out better. They move through their lives with their influence expanding in waves. At home, Deborah has provided the ultimate in loving parenting to all her children, all of whom have had four legs and tails – and each one of them has flourished under her loving hands. At the Marin Humane Society, hundreds of dogs have benefited from her patience and attention. At the Marine Mammal Center, abandoned, stray and injured seals and sea lions and others knew the careful detail which she brought to each one. And at CSNW, she has become a friend to the Cle Elum Seven, dedicated to their care and falling in love with each of them on every one of her many visits to them over the years. It is certainly the case that the Seven have done more for Deborah than she has done for them, but her willingness to keep giving her all to them is an inspiration to us all.”

Bruce, thank you so much for sharing such a special day with the chimpanzees! We are full of gratitude for the difference you and Deb have made, and continue to make, in the lives of so many of our fellow animals.

Deb, we are thrilled to be celebrating with you today! We hope you have an amazing day full of all the love and comfort that you share with so many others. And Burrito would probably send some birthday hoots to you. Happy Birthday!!:

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Today is a big day of celebration in the chimp house as it’s also beloved Missy’s 41st honorary birthday!! Party preparations are under way so be sure to check back later today and celebrate with us!