Posts by Diana
Trying new things
The other day, after the PRT session that Elizabeth filmed, Jamie and I followed a typical post-PRT routine. Because I had spent the last fifteen minutes requesting that she do things, it was her turn to request that I do something (I’m pretty sure that Jamie believes it is ALWAYS time for the humans to…
Read MoreBurrito's 35th Birthday Bash!
As the video illustrates, Burrito was in high spirits today as we celebrated his 35th birthday. He is the epitome of being young at heart. Just when you think you couldn’t love him any more he does something else to irrevocably endear himself, like eating lettuce with never-before-seen abandon or practically jumping right out of…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Burrito from Kimberly Fleming!
Burrito’s friend Kimberly sponsored today in his honor! It’s pretty difficult to believe that goofy, playful, rambunctious Burrito is 35 today. He’s come a long way since he and the six female chimpanzees arrived at the sanctuary in 2008. He had a lot to overcome – you can read about his history on this page.…
Read MoreToday is dedicated to the chimps & those who love them!
Kery and Terran, who also sponsored yesterday, spread the love over to today too. Here is there message for the first day of 2018: Here’s to NEW and EXCITING things to come! All the best in 2018!!! Hoots to all of YOU! Kery & Terran Hopefully, you’ve all seen our State of the Sanctuary video.…
Read MoreAll is calm, and today is sponsored by Kery & Terran
Sanctuary friends Kery and Terran sponsored today, New Year’s Eve Day, with this lovely message: “For the Chimps, the staff and the volunteers of CSNW. All is calm, all is bright. Wishing you much love and joy during this holiday season! Love & Gratitude, Kery & Terran” We’re wishing you the same! Here are some…
Read MoreThe Iconic Negra
This morning I took this photo of Negra: It’s not the greatest quality because i took it with my somewhat outdated phone. It got me thinking about this photo that I took last week while Negra sat in the same spot eating a pomegranate: For fun, I did a search for photos labeled…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Tracy!
Foxie wanted to send a big Happy Birthday to her pal Tracy, who sponsored today’s day of sanctuary! Tracy, Foxie hopes that your day is full of (figurative) back-flips and pirouettes and lots of (actual) laughter and joy!
Read MoreState of the Sanctuary
The current state of the sanctuary, in this moment, is a 100% chance of snow with Jamie spending the day with her books. She’s still thoroughly enamored with the Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary book and is also enjoying her new boot and shoe books. I just snapped this photo of Jamie’s nest in the playroom:…
Read MoreToday is in Memory of Bill Clark
Shelly Winfrey is a neighbor and long-time friend of the Cle Elum Seven and has been sponsoring December 27th in memory of her father, Bill Clark, for the last three years. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness, Shelly, and for allowing us to celebrate the memory of your dad with your support of the…
Read MoreChristmas Deconstructed
Hopefully you’ve watched the video (several times) of the chimps’ holiday party yesterday – it was a pretty amazing day for all of the chimpanzees and the humans who were here to celebrate with them. The chimps’ friends really know what makes for a great party! A good 98% of the decorations, food, gifts, and…
Read MoreChristmas Party Video for Julie and Rob Sweet & All Supporters!
Our third sponsor for today’s day of sanctuary is Jean Bengston, who gave the gift of sponsoring Christmas in honor of Julie and Rob Sweet. And what a Christmas it has been! Thank you to everyone who sponsored today and contributed to the fun of the party, including Patti and Chad who volunteered and helped…
Read MoreChristmas Party #1 in Honor of Nancy Hedlund
Molly Adrian is the second sponsor of today’s day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees! She is honoring her mother, Nancy Hedlund and shared this message: “Christmas Day – my mom would love nothing more than to gift a day of happiness and nourishment for these beautiful chimpanzees. Merry Christmas!!” Happiness and nourishment abound today! Here…
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