Posts by Diana
Merchandise Survey
Do you want a say in what merchandise we carry? Have you always wanted something with the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest name on a particular item, like kids’ clothing, water bottles, tank tops, etc? Let us know what you’d buy! If you haven’t already, take the survey today: Click here to take survey Check out the…
Read MoreDodge stands up for chimps
If you’re a Primate Patrol member or follow the Primate Patrol page on Facebook, you know that Dodge recently altered their advertisement campaign which had included a chimpanzee named Suzie (Suzy). Dodge took it a step further and released a powerful statement, which included these sentences: “Dodge is firmly committed to never using great apes…
Read MoreHow to Nest by Jody and Missy
Jody and Missy are master nest-builders. I managed to get some recent photos of them making midday nests. Jody’s step one: stand in the middle of the nest and build it around you. Jody’s step two: include both sheets and blue paper in the nest for full comfort Jody’s step three: dive face first into…
Read MoreAuction items
Tickets are selling fast for Out of the Box, the 2010 Auction Gala Event! Below are a just a few of the incredible art items that will be up for auction, these pieces are of the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees. There are a lot of other art items, as well as wine and just for…
Read MoreLunch
Missy managed to get three of the seven onions that were just harvested from the garden: When Missy was done with them, Jamie finished them off: Annie enjoyed the carrots from Cloudview Ecofarm: Burrito munched on lettuce: Jody, as usual, laid down to eat:
Read More202 Chimpanzees update
Watch this recent interview with New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who just might be my new favorite person: http://apnm.org/news_current_events/2010/govrichardson_koat.php If you’re in New Mexico, watch KNME at 7:00pm tonight for “New Mexico in Focus.” For those not in New Mexico, the show will be made available online after the weekend. The KNME show will include…
Read MoreWe need your vote!
Help us win $5,000. Vote for us now. You can only vote once. We have submitted as idea for the Justmeans $20,000 Digital Paperless Fundraising Challenge. As you know, we do almost all of our fundraising through our blog and social networking sites – no paper needed, thanks to you! One of our supporters alerted…
Read MoreGene Hackman helping the Alamogordo Chimpanzees
So far the NIH has not budged on their plans to transfer 202 chimpanzees from the Alamogordo Primate Facility to the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research. The chimpanzees have gotten some celebrity support recently, though – Gene Hackman wrote a letter to the head of NIH asking to halt this transfer. Check out this excerpt…
Read MoreFelicty Day Cinco
Today is the fifth in a series of Felicity Days. For her birthday this year, Felicity Wood did a great job of convincing her loved ones to donate to the sanctuary instead (or perhaps in addition to?) giving her birthday gifts. So, we are celebrating Felicity several days throughout the year. Today’s day is from…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Foxie and Jill
Jill Kenyon sponsored today as a happy birthday to Foxie and a Happy 40th Birthday to herself! Hope you had a terrific birthday on the 6th, Jill. Thanks for being a friend to Foxie and all of the chimps! Here’s the Foxie we know and love
Read MoreKOMO 4 News
Check out last night’s coverage of the Great Ape Protection Act, which included an interview at the sanctuary with Executive Director Sarah Baeckler, an interview with our friend Debra Durham of PCRM, and a goofy Foxie. You can watch online here: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/100170339.html?tab=video Please leave a comment below the video and thank KOMO for covering the…
Read MoreAlamogordo update – sad news
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, Release and Restitution for Chimpanzees in U.S. Laboratories (Project R&R) has learned that Levi, Jody’s son, is among the group of chimpanzees who have already been moved from the Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) to the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research. Project R&R is encouraging supporters to contact Dr.…
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