Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Hope. Love. Home. Sanctuary

Sponsor-a-day

In memory of Joan

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Thyra and David Rutter of Arte for Elephants sponsored this day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees “In loving memory of Joan Lichterman – unstoppable warrior for all creatures of the earth.” 

Thank you so much for choosing to honor Joan’s legacy by making a difference in the chimpanzees’ lives, Thyra and David. We truly appreciate you thinking of them all in this way. May your day be filled with comforting, joyful and inspiring memories of Joan.

Learn more about Arte for Elephants and the wonderful work they do here.

Negra:

Happy Birthday, Ben!

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Laura Bradshaw sponsored this day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in celebration of Ben Bradshaw on his birthday and shared this lovely message about her gift:

“Ben loves the wonderful residents of CSNW because the fabulous people there have done an amazing job of helping all of us get to know them. Without meeting them in person, we feel ourselves lift whenever we see their faces, or feet, or other random body parts. Thank you for allowing the CSNW critters to be a part of Ben’s birthday celebration.”

Laura and Ben, thank you for your kind words, we’re so happy knowing the chimpanzees bring so much joy to your lives, especially during these unprecedented times. And we’re thrilled that you chose to include them in Ben’s celebration! Thank you for making a difference in theirs lives with your generous hearts.

Happiest of days to you, Ben, from all of us here at CSNW!

Mave!

Burrito:

Willy in his tub:

Miss Honey B:

Jody:

For Shani Campbell

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A second sponsor-a-day for today is from Kery and Terran for their friend Shani Campbell in honor of friendship and life. Here is the lovely tribute they gave to us to share about Shani:

Today, we wanted to honor a beautiful person and celebrate not only the gift of life but friendship. Shani Campbell, beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and cat mom. Many know her other half, who is the creator of Cowspiracy and What the Health. What they don’t know is how much this incredible woman had contributed to those projects. Shani is a legend in her own right, not only supporting and being hands on throughout her husband’s work but also as an activist. She’s a long time vegan, fierce advocate for human and non humans. Shani’s not afraid to stand up for injustice or even for that matter get arrested. Overall she is just an amazing and beautiful human being, who has taught us the true meaning of compassion and forgiveness. Happy 40th Birthday Shani!

For Terry, Foxie and Missy!

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Mike Stockdale sponsored a day of sanctuary today with this fantastic note: “This donation is in honor of my wife Terry on her birthday August 14 and to the chimps who share her birthday month. Please use the extra money for enrichment for the entire group.”

We love this! Mike, thank you so much for celebrating Terry and our August birthday ladies, Foxie and Missy! We really appreciate you thinking of them all in such a sweet and generous way!

Happy Birthday, Terry! This was a good month to be born! 🙂 Even if your birthday doesn’t involve smoothies, watermelon bowls, Orange Blossom dolls and more tomatoes than you can possibly eat (unless you’re Missy), we hope it’s the best one yet!

Missy and Foxie:

In honor of everyone who is helping the chimps

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Darcy Collart sponsored this really lovely day of sanctuary for, well, us all!

“Thank you to all the people who work so hard to rescue, take care of, and support these wonderful and deserving chimps! This includes all the rescuers, caregivers, donors, and/or defenders. You are so needed and appreciated!”

Darcy, this is such a kind, uplifting thing to do! Thank you!! As you stated so beautifully, there are a myriad of ways to care for each of these amazing chimpanzee people, none of which would be possible without the incredible support, dedication and love of so many amazing humans. We couldn’t do it without you all. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making the chimps’ lives here in their sanctuary home possible.

Honey B:

Foxie:

Mave and Willy B:

Jody and Burrito:

Jamie:

Jamie, Foxie, Missy, Annie and Burrito::

Happy Birthday, Erin!

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Today was sponsored by Maureen McHorney in honor of her daughter, Erin Yuhas, to wish her a Happy Birthday!

Erin is a long-time friend of the chimpanzees and she and her colleagues at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Norwich recently got together to generously sponsor a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in celebration of World Chimpanzee Day, complete with heaps and piles of gifts.

Maureen, what a lovely way to celebrate Erin and her compassion heart! Thank you so much for making a difference in the chimpanzees’ lives in Erin’s honor and for giving us the chance to celebrate her with you!

Happy Birthday from all the primates at CSNW, Erin!! Have a beautiful day! Thank you for all the joy and love you help bring to the chimps’ days!

Jamie:

Honey B and Mave:

Willy B:

Annie and Missy:

Burrito:

Jody:

Foxie:

Happy Birthday, Foxie!

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Our second generous gift of a day of sanctuary was sponsored by Foxie’s Pal, Jordan Bower, in honor of Foxie’s 44th birthday! Woot!

“Happy Birthday to the sweet, sweet Foxie Chimpanzee. Watching the kind of peacekeeper and friend she is, makes me a better person. I believe this Shakespeare quote fits her perfectly: ‘And though she be but little, she is fierce’. I hope her day is spent doing and snacking on all of the things she loves.”

Jordan, that is the perfect quote, and one we ourselves often use in regard to Foxie. Thank you so much for thinking of her today and helping to make her day even better. Foxie is such a special person and we couldn’t be more grateful to be celebrating her today.

Happy, happy birthday, beloved Foxie! You make all our lives better just by being your beautiful, magical, endearing, loving, pirouetting, joyful, sassy-pants self. We love you more than you will ever know.

Foxie and Troll:

Burrito and Foxie:

Jody and Foxie:

A favorite. Annie, Missy and Foxie:

Be sure to tune back in later today to see Foxie’s celebration!