Sponsor a day for JB and Diana

By Sarah | July 23, 2010 |

Today is being sponsored by our volunteers “for Diana and JB with best wishes and lots of thanks for giving us this special opportunity to share our love with our chimp friends and the wonderful community that’s happened all around them.” And the staff at CSNW is especially grateful to our volunteers for making the…

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Today in memory of Frank and Olga Hansler

By Sarah | June 16, 2010 |

Frank and Olga’s daughter Gina Ash recently made a very generous donation to the chimps in her parents’ memory. On the anniversary of Frank and Olga’s wedding, I have to share their touching story with you. When Olga died of cancer in August 2005, Gina was very worried about her dad. At 82, he had…

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Luau Day

By Sarah | June 6, 2010 |

A few weeks ago superstar volunteer Stephanie P. proclaimed today to be Luau day, and she wasn’t kidding! She showed up this morning with a car full of supplies! The chimps were besides themselves with excitement watching us set everything up. We had grass skirts, flower leis, pinatas, all kinds of drinks in fun cups,…

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Chimps’ Choice and Adopt a Nerd

By Sarah | May 23, 2010 |

In April, our Chimps’ Choice item was cowboy boots. We now have a fantastic collection! Thanks to everyone who sent in gently used boots for Jamie. She clomped over to greet me this morning carrying one in her hand. I just realized we only have a week to go in May, and we need a…

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Thirty thousand and some exciting news!

By Sarah | May 10, 2010 |

Great news! With a little over a month left to go in our 2nd Anniversary Fundraising Drive, we’ve reached our first goal of $30,000! Yahoo! And here’s some even better news: Karen and Don Young would like to help us reach our ultimate goal of $45,000, so that the chimps can enjoy three new cage-free…

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Mother’s Day Party

By Sarah | May 9, 2010 |

Here are a bunch of pictures from today’s celebration. As I type the chimps are enjoying bouquets of fresh fruits and veggies, chocolate cupcakes, pita pockets stuffed with peanut butter, and gorgeous paper flowers sprinkled with raisins! Jody with a gift bag: Jody getting one of her Mother’s Day brunch crepes thanks to Denice: Foxie…

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Mother’s Day

By Sarah | May 9, 2010 |

Happy Mother’s Day! In honor of Jody’s birthday and all of our chimpanzee mothers, we want to thank these wonderful people who helped us celebrate! We couldn’t provide Jody and her friends with such wonderful care without your help. Leslie Sodaro – in memory of her mother Jean Coe, Feb 1914 to Jan 2010, who…

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Best Friends

By Sarah | April 25, 2010 |

Missy and Annie are best friends. They can’t get enough play time! I feel so fortunate to be able to watch them play, and even more fortunate to have a small role in providing them with a place where they are free to play as much as they want. Here’s a video from yesterday of…

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Happy day

By Sarah | April 4, 2010 |

Whether today represents a day to find surprises in little plastic eggs, or a day to test out fancy new boots, or a day to build a giant pink nest, or just a day to enjoy the world, the chimps wish you much happiness in your adventures.   Video to come later or tomorrow!

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