happy anniversary and thank you

June 13, 2010 by Diana -

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We really can’t thank you enough for following the lives of the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees and helping to fill their new lives with love and happiness.

The last two years have been remarkable.

This video is for you:

24 Comments

  1. Christina on June 13, 2010 at 9:25 am

    They’re happy, I’m happy! Thanks for that, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest!!



  2. Avatar Diane and Syd on June 13, 2010 at 9:50 am

    Wishing a Splendid Birthday to the Queen and a Beautiful 2nd Anniversary to the Lovelies. We are so priviledged to know and love you.



  3. Candy (Tyler, Texas) on June 13, 2010 at 10:48 am

    Love the video, the music’s great, my foot was tapping and I was smiling while watching it, a great combination. Who created the video and who’s music is that? The essence of the sanctuary has been perfectly caputured in this video. Happy Birthday, Negra!!! Happy 2nd Anniversary!!!



  4. Avatar Margaret and Karen on June 13, 2010 at 11:59 am

    Beloved Negra, what a pleasure to wish you a happy happy birthday. I think of you as being Yoda-like. You seem so wise, serene, patient and comfortable in your quiet moments. I am SO happy to think of you enjoying your favorite view from your new window. With all good wishes and love, Karen



  5. Avatar Margaret and Karen on June 13, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    I am constantly amazed at the incredible talent that comes from CSNW. This video is a treasure! A wonderful tribute to two fabulous years. Thank you, thank you. I know the chimpanzees thank you too.



  6. Avatar Theresa on June 13, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    Amazing video! This is what it’s all about it. Happy chimps. Thank you to each and every one of you for the care and love you have given to these wonderful creatures. I am so honored to be a part of it.



  7. Avatar Linda (Portland, OR) on June 13, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Just another perfect testament to how lucky our chimps are to have CSNW. They certainly got the golden ticket when they came to CSNW and how lucky are all of us to be a part of it all!

    Chimp hugs and kisses to all!!



  8. leslie sodaro on June 13, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    the video is beautiful … i am just wondering how many times it will take (viewing it) to get all the way through dry eyed … happy tears.



  9. Avatar Denice on June 13, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Dear Negra

    I hope your day is filled with new windows, sunshine, green pastures, a cool breeze, baked goods, dancing caregivers, chive flowers, clean blankets, fresh straw and clean hay.

    I love you Negra and I hope you have the best day ever.



  10. Avatar Amy M. on June 13, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Happy anniversary, CSNW! And happy birthday to you, Queen Negra. Long may you reign!

    Hip hip hooray for CSNW, its wonderful staff and all of its beloved residents!



  11. Avatar Kurt and Steff on June 13, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    Happy Anniversary to you all!



  12. Avatar Audrey on June 13, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    What a beautiful video! It brings tears to my eyes!! Happy Anniversary and Love to you all at CSNW!



  13. Avatar Lisa and Crystal Grillo on June 13, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    Happy Anniversary CSNW & Happy Birthday Negra! What a beautiful video! Here’s to many, many more successful years, and happy, thriving chimps! We are so happy to have found you, and we are even happier to be able to help.



  14. Avatar Barbara Boekholt on June 13, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    I spent a most lovely day at CSNW. It was as a guest of my daughter Julie. A delicious Bar-b-que was held in appreciation for the volunteers and each was allowed to bring a guest. Lucky, lucky me! I met all the staff members, a lot of the volunteers and talked to Keith about his dream and resulting sanctuary. The highlight was watching those wonderful, lucky chimps foraging and eating the food Julie had helped to prepare. I go to their BLOG each day never dreaming I would be allowed to go in person . Thank you, thank you to all of you for what you are doing to give those girls, and and one handsome boy a happy life and keep Keith’s dream alive. Barbara Boekholt



  15. Avatar Catherine Mollyneaux on June 14, 2010 at 5:23 am

    I hope to one day visit CSNW and be a guest too! Thanks for sharing this lovely video – you guys rock. Happy Anniversary – all the best to the CE7.



  16. Avatar Susan on June 14, 2010 at 7:29 am

    Thanks for the update. Wonderful work by all of you. For me it’s so simply to send money but it’s not simple to do what you do. So I thank you all for thinking of the project , the follow through and the obvious love you give these deserving, lovely animals.

    I hope to visit one day when you have a fun(d) raiser open house.



  17. Avatar Candice on June 14, 2010 at 8:59 am

    My heart sings for these babies. It is pure joy to see happiness behind those eyes. Big hugs to them all!



  18. Diana on June 15, 2010 at 12:03 am

    Candy – I made the video with the help of some online software. They have the rights to a bunch of music. The artist is Secrets In Stereo and the track is called Again.



  19. Diana on June 15, 2010 at 12:05 am

    Thanks for all of the comments and wishes for a Happy Anniversary and Happy Negra’s Birthday – we all have a lot to celebrate.



  20. Avatar Meredith on June 16, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    I’m glad I’m not the only who admitted to crying…i’m so thankful the intelligent and compassionate individuals on staff at CSNW are willing to devote their gifts to such an admirable cause…those happy chimps are happy because you gave them a chance at happiness. Lovely.



  21. Avatar Lisa on June 17, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    It’s so wonderful to see the chimps free and happy, never to be harmed or tortured again. This beautiful video made me cry tears of joy for their new life and all the happiness they have found. Thank you to all the people that have made this possible for the chimps.



  22. Avatar Kathy (Houston Texas) on June 18, 2010 at 9:19 am

    Happy 2 years . I cry each time I watch these beautiful creatures. I hope to oneday be able to visit. I am so happy that they have a loving caring envrionment now. We just need to pray that all of the others being held in labs can find a caring loving place. God bless all of you that work and volunteer to help these 7 wonderful chimps. I love all of them.



  23. Avatar Jennifer on July 4, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    Beautiful! Thank you. It fills me with joy to see the chimps so happy.



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