Posts by Sarah
Leaning forward
I have a tattoo on the inside of my wrist that says “lean forward to the next crazy venture.” It’s a quote I have always loved from On the Road and it has guided me well, through all kinds of crazy ventures like my undercover work early in my career, many loves and losses, and…
Read MoreMore love for Honey B
Today was sponsored for our friend Honey B, this time by Rita, Rita, Donna and Kim: “Honey B … Brave black Queen … Survivor of all … Warrior of silent power … Sent here to be a beacon of light and love for your mom and dad. You are woven deeply into our lives. Dearly missed and…
Read MoreIn honor of Honey B
Today was sponsored in honor of a very special member of the CSNW family, Honey B. Here’s the message: “The Wagmanagerie of Stinson Beach sponsors this day at CSNW in honor of Honey B Goodrich-Mulcahy. Honey B was a member of the CSNW immediate family from the beginning, and her rescue from desperate abandon after…
Read MoreWelcome to Katelyn!
Our human family is growing by leaps and bounds lately! As many of you know, Jennifer will be joining us starting next week. But we have a new addition today as well. I’m so excited to welcome Katelyn to our team. She is our new office manager, and I’m looking forward to her support and…
Read MoreTake Action Tuesday
Just a reminder that if you haven’t submitted comments to the NIH, the deadline is coming up (Saturday March 23, 2013 at 11:59pm ET). Check this blog post for more details. Another great resource is available through Project R&R here. And just for kicks, here is Jamie receiving her second helping of pasta for dinner…
Read MoreIf it weren’t for those meddling kids…
I learned about chimps at a very early age. Sometimes when a child sends a letter or donation or favorite toy to the chimps, I think “that could have been me!” Of course when I was little there was no internet and there were no chimp sanctuaries, so it probably couldn’t have been me. But…
Read MoreHappenings on the hill
We’ve had a fun day on Young’s Hill today. JB installed the sign on Negra’s Cabin, and of course Jamie had to inspect JB’s handiwork:. Finding no problems, Jamie went on to have a great time with good friend Foxie. First they played chase all over the Hill, then they played chase through the cabin…
Read MoreIn Memory of Marcia
It’s my sad duty to share that the chimps (and humans) of CSNW lost a very dear and devoted friend earlier this month. Marcia Douthwaite touched us all with her sweet blog comments, notes, and sponsored days for the chimps (like one in memory of her dear son, and others here and here). I know…
Read MoreNegra then and now
Someone working on a school project asked me recently about my favorite part of working with chimpanzees. There are certainly endless rewards, and I could write a novel about them all. But I think the most rewarding thing in the world is being a part of helping the Cle Elum Seven get better. They’re stronger,…
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Chimp lover and mama extraordinaire Adrienne sponsored today in honor of Joey, Jakob and Billie Joe with this sweet note: “I love the Cle Elum 7 and want to honor my own family along with them on Valentine’s Day.” Jody is our resident mama here at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, having given birth…
Read MoreCheers to Jenna
Jenna Miles also sponsored today for the chimps! What a lot of love for the Cle Elum Seven! Thanks so much, Jenna, from Foxie and the gang.
Read MoreFor Bruce
Volunteer Deborah sponsored today in honor of her husband, CSNW Board Vice President Bruce Wagman. Bruce works tirelessly for all animals – the Cle Elum Seven of course, but also horses, dogs, cats, farm animals, and countless others, not to mention the “Wagmanagerie” of cats and dogs who live at the beach with Bruce and Deborah. …
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