Posts by Diana
Front room playing
We do a lot of cleaning at the sanctuary. We thoroughly clean the front rooms and playroom in the morning (unless one or more of the chimps decides not to follow the morning routine) and we spot clean throughout the day. When we clean the playroom, the chimps stay in the front rooms. When we’re…
Read Moreplay video coming soon…
Sorry we haven’t posted in a little while! Things are hectic, in a good holiday kind of way. We’ve been working on getting all of your donation thank-you cards, new chimp pal packages and merchandise orders out in time for your holiday celebrations. Having this kind of work is so fun and gratifying. I can’t…
Read MoreLet it snow!
Yesterday began Cle Elum’s first snow storm of the year. And, to be honest, the chimpanzees did not react to the first flakes. I was thinking, “oh no, what are we going to tell the blog readers! Everyone is anxious to know what the chimps think of snow and they have no reaction!” It snowed…
Read MoreSix months ago today
I wanted to start everyone’s morning by simply pointing out that today is the Cle Elum Seven’s six month anniversary in sanctuary. It’s hard to believe. We’ve seen so many changes in the chimpanzees in this half year. Six months is a short amount of time compared to the years they spent in biomedical research,…
Read MoreJody
Jody has a few new fans who have pointed out that she is not as represented in our blog posts as some of the other chimpanzees. I think there are a few reasons for that. She is not interested in as much attention from humans as Jamie or Foxie (for example). Jody gives us very…
Read MoreSaturday Enrichment Party update
Party planners Cindy and Jeani asked me to post this for ya’ll regarding the super fun enrichment party this Saturday. Make some gifts for the chimps and chat with your fellow chatters. New Place: Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland. On the corner of NE 124th St and 100Ave NE New Time: 12:30 (need to…
Read MoreFoxie adopts a small British boy
For two days, Foxie abandoned her trolls for a new doll! We’ve been calling the doll (more of an action figure, really) the small British Boy. He is solid hard plastic, has a top hat, knickers and cloth vest. He’s actually a ring-bearer – he’s holding a pillow with a ring on it in his…
Read MoreShop Food Fight and Herbivore TODAY
Hey everyone, to continue with our holiday shopping initiative, all of the businesses in Portland’s vegan mini-mall are giving a percentage of their proceeds today, all day. If you’re not in Portland, there’s still a chance to help out by shopping at Food Fight and Herbivore online. Food Fight Vegan Grocery has an amazing selection…
Read MoreChimps enjoy a slide show, and so will you soon!
Kathy C., who you may recall recently donated a new telephoto camera lens, is working on a photo slide show of the Cle Elum Seven. The slideshow is set to music and has LOTS of photos. We’ll have it for sale in our store once it is ready and we’ve made copies!! Kathy gave us…
Read MoreNegra and nuts
I think we’ve mentioned a few times on the blog how much Negra enjoys nuts. We frequently scatter nuts in the outdoor area on warm days or the playroom if it’s a bit colder so when the chimpanzees go into that area after we are finished cleaning, they spend fifteen to twenty minutes foraging. Burrito…
Read MoreDay of play
Yesterday ranks as one of the most playful days for the Cle Elum Seven. Foxie was in the center of the play throughout the day. It began with her and Jamie wrestling in the morning in the front rooms while J.B. and I cleaned the playroom. It was gorgeous outside in Cle Elum yesterday, so…
Read MoreBlack Friday shopping anyone?
I AM HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY NORTHWEST ONLINE STORE IS OPEN! Blog readers get the first chance to shop!! Just click on the words “online store” above, and you can finish all of your holiday shopping from the convenience of your living room, office, kitchen, or wherever your computer may be. It’s…
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