Posts by Diana
Christmas Morning is for Laurel Hecht
Merry Christmas to all of those who celebrate, and happy Monday to those who don’t! Today, as you can imagine, we have a lot of people who wanted to help celebrate the day with the chimpanzees. Up first, continuing her years-long tradition, Laurel Hecht was the first to sponsor 12/25/17. It’s an extra-special day for…
Read MoreSun, Snow, and Friends
We (finally) got a sprinkling of snow yesterday, so Anna and volunteer Becca filled up some buckets with the fluffy stuff and put them in the front rooms for the chimpanzees after we had finished cleaning. It’s a gorgeous day today in central Washington. The sun came out early and has been shining bright all…
Read MoreThe Infinite Loop of Happiness
One of the biggest lessons I have learned about taking care of chimpanzees in a sanctuary setting is that there is no “one size fits all” approach to care. There are, however, very important things that we can offer as caregivers and sanctuary managers, and they include a knowledge of chimpanzees as a species, lots…
Read MoreHoliday Greetings!
You saw the photos last week of the chimps’ first holiday celebration of the season. We saved the video from the party, and J.B. put together this video just for you: Learn more about joining the Chimpanzee Pal program, just in time for the holidays.
Read MoreToday (and yesterday!) is for Elizabeth List
Elizabeth List’s dad made a generous Giving Tuesday donation in honor of Elizabeth and wanted to part of that to go towards honor her birthday for a sponsor-a-day. Unfortunately, I missed posting this yesterday on her actual birthday – so sorry, Elizabeth and dad James! Hopefully, this just means the celebration can continue. Elizabeth serves…
Read MoreFoxie and her new favorite Strawberry Shortcake doll
This video shows Foxie displaying the many ways she gets enrichment out of dolls. She still melts our hearts with her unique and playful personality. What a joy to be able to provide a sanctuary home for her!
Read MoreThe Other 5% of the Time
Are the chimpanzees at the sanctuary peaceful and quiet all of the time? This video starts to answer that question.
Read MoreThe Seven Reasons Why
The love of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest donors never ceases to amaze me. You all exceeded the $15,000 goal for Giving Tuesday, and there are still several hours left in the day, so I’ve bumped up the goal to $20,000! I know why you’re so generous. It’s the same seven reasons that motivate me. Burrito: …
Read MoreSeventh Day of Thanks, Featuring EVERYONE and Jamie
Today is the seventh day of thanks highlighting seven different donors and their seven ways of donating + the seven chimpanzees at the sanctuary! For a recap of the first five posts, day one featured legacy donor Bruce Davidson + Burrito, day two featured event donor Kathy Cochran + Annie, day three featured recurring donor…
Read MoreSixth Day of Thanks, Featuring Karen & Missy
Today is the sixth day of thanks highlighting seven different donors and their seven ways of donating + the seven chimpanzees at the sanctuary! Today I give thanks to major donor Karen Emmerman Mazner and I share some photos of the always busy Missy. For a recap of the first five posts, day one featured…
Read MoreFifth Day of Thanks, Featuring Vicki Fagerlee & Foxie
Yesterday, J.B. took some photos of the chimpanzees enjoying their post-Thanksgiving morning romp on the hill. It was a beautiful morning yesterday and the chimpanzees wasted no time in taking advantage of the sunshine. There are some great images of Foxie in this post below! Today is the fifth day of thanks highlighting seven different…
Read MoreFourth Day of Thanks, Featuring Monica & Negra
All of the chimpanzees slept off their Thanksgiving feast from yesterday and are eager to get outside in the gift of late November sunshine today! We’re all feeling very thankful. Today is the fourth day of thanks highlighting seven different donors and their seven ways of donating + the seven chimpanzees at the sanctuary. If…
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