Posts by Chad de Bree
Happy Winter Solstice!
This day of sanctuary is sponsored by Dylan Most in celebration of Winter Solstice! Thank you so much, Dylan, for your thoughtful gift to help celebrate the first day of winter (or summer, as the case may be) and a magical season! Jamie during a winter past: Jody and Foxie: Burrito: Honey B:
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Brenda!
Our third sponsor of the day is from Regina Norman in honor of her sister, Brenda Ehrstine, on her birthday! Regina wrote: “Happy Birthday Brenda B! My sister’s nickname has always been Brenda B. Brenda became a fan of Honey B through videos posted by the Wildlife Waystation a few years ago. Brenda has enjoyed…
Read MoreA Handful of Ingenuity and A Splash of Imagination
As Diana mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Missy and Honey B are remarkably similar in many ways, while also uniquely different as Katelyn mentioned. To add on to this growing list, they both show a knack for ingenuity for their enrichment items. It’s hard to be certain, and I would be questioned to no…
Read MorePPE: Projects, Play, & Enrichment
As mentioned on Sunday, there were a couple of mechanical issues that need to be fixed. When there is an upcoming project to take place, we as caregivers try plan the day out to ensure the projects can be finished in a safe manner, while not impeding on the residents’ daily activities too much. With…
Read MoreRunning Toward The Future
Before I get into the happenings of today, there was some BIG news announced today in our newsletter and social media sites (here is the Instagram post). Today, we announced the names of the group of six who will hopefully be able to call Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest home next year! We are all beyond excited…
Read MoreAll Smiles
Chimpanzee smiles are one of the greatest things to see. Granted let’s not confuse a true chimpanzee smile with a fear grimace. What most humans recall when they think of a chimpanzee smile are those usually found on cards or advertisements. Usually a juvenile chimpanzee dressed up in some costume, and full teeth showing with…
Read MoreThe Reflection of Oneself and Others
Chimpanzees are an highly intelligent species. You probably know this by now if you have been following the blog for a while. One test chimpanzees have passed numerous times is the Mirror Self-Recognition Test. This test simply shows that an individual knows that the reflection they are looking at in a reflective surface (i.e. mirror)…
Read MoreSweet and Sassy Honey Turns 13!
Today, Honey Cow turns 13 years old! Here are a few facts about Honey! Honey and her bovine family recently celebrated her second year here. Honey is one special bovine. Of the four cattle, she wears the sassiest of pants in the bunch. If she feels the herd is moving to slow for her liking……
Read MoreStrivin’ to Survive: A Scarecrow’s Tale
As some of you have seen, this Jamieween included A Tale of Two Scarecrows. The first scarecrow was put out in the Courtyard for Willy B, Honey B, and Mave. If you read the blog on Saturday, Willy B made quick job of the cabbage head while leaving the body intact. Diana and Kelsi, brought…
Read MoreTwo Years Down, Many More to Come!
Today is a very special day! It marks 2 years since Betsy, Honey, Meredith, and Nutmeg arrived and began to call Washington their new home! From the first day they arrived in Central Washington to today, these four individuals have been such an honor and treat to be able to get to know! To honor…
Read MoreAdventure Awaits
Yesterday, as I was helping clean the Playroom, I noticed Foxie sitting at the door that leads to Young’s Hill. Was she contemplating going outside? Was it too cold for her? Was she just waiting for somebody to return? I admittedly stopped cleaning and watched her for a few minutes. After some time, others began…
Read MoreEverybody Loves Mavis
Today is all about Mave (aka Mavis)! Last week, Diana invited all of our followers and readers to submit whatever questions they may have (this includes you). One question which was asked on the Facebook post was about Mave’s eyes. I personally cannot resist talking about Mave in general because she is such a unique…
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