Posts by Sarah
A new chapter
Last summer I let the Board and staff know that I intended to step down from my role as Executive Director at the sanctuary once we had the right person in place. I’m thrilled to share that my shoes have officially been filled! Of course it’s bittersweet for me to think about leaving the sanctuary, but…
Read MoreThanks Julie!
Julie Hua sponsored today for the chimps. Julie was at the sanctuary doing some research last year, and I think the chimps stole her heart! Here’s a nice pic of our man Burrito for ya, Julie.
Read MoreIn memory of Uncle Kenny
My husband and I sponsored today in honor of Kenneth Currie Davis, who died last week at the age of 80. Like our friends here at the sanctuary, Uncle Kenny was a true survivor. He conquered polio at age 6, and went on to live a life full of love and adventure. He loved to…
Read MoreWe’re hiring!
I’m pleased to announce that we’re looking to add a (human!) member of the CSNW team with our newly created office manager position. Check the job description here and please help us spread the word by sharing this far and wide. Feel free to get in touch with me ([email protected]) with questions.
Read MoreCongrats to Jessica and Lisa!
We sponsored today in honor of Jessica and Lisa, who are getting married today! Jessica has been a member of the CSNW Board of Directors since before the chimps arrived, and has been a friend to me, JB, and Diana since all of us were all students together many moons ago. We couldn’t be happier…
Read MoreNews from the NIH Working Group on Chimpanzees
There was an important meeting today in DC, reporting the recommendations of a working group that has been looking very carefully at the federal funding of chimpanzees in research (you can read more about the working group here). Although the recommendations will still be reviewed by the NIH and undergo a public comment period prior…
Read MoreHappy day, Felicity!
Our friend Felicity is just a little bit smitten by the chimps, so I know she’ll be thrilled to find out that her friend Bern sponsored today in her honor. Thanks to Bern for such a thoughtful gift! And Felicity, I hope your day is filled with as much joy as Missy’s, below.
Read MoreMerry Christmas, Megan!
Surprise, Megan! Your husband and sons sponsored today as a gift to you. They know how much you loved your time with chimps many moons ago and they knew this would be a special gift for you. So the chimps will celebrate in your honor today. Many of the CSNW staff remember Megan from our…
Read MoreIt’s begining to look a lot like…
…chimp-mas?! I was delighted this morning to walk in and see the chimps’ tree all decorated. What could be more perfect than a tree with cowboy boot ornaments (for Jamie – thanks Karen!), troll dolls for Foxie, beads for Annie and Burrito, and a special ornament for each sanctuary resident? Of course the tree topper…
Read MoreShare the love (for free!)
It sure is a busy time of year for a nonprofit. With the holidays and the end of the year, I’m really grateful to say that we process a ton of donations in December. And we need them! If you haven’t given yet this year, and you have a little bit to spare, please consider…
Read MoreBusy hill
Annie may have had Young’s Hill all to herself yesterday, but this morning JB managed to snap 5 of the 7 out there in one frame. Counterclockwise from the top, here’s Jody, Foxie, Missy (on the move, of course), Burrito, and Jamie. Negra was snuggled up in the greenhouse and Annie must have been just…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Adrienne!
Jakob and Joey sponsored today in honor of their mom Adrienne’s birthday. Adrienne and Jakob (along with Jessy, Janna and Rachel) volunteered at the sanctuary a few months back and helped us install our GoPro cameras. I know Adrienne fell in love with the chimps while she was here, and we all fell in love…
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