Posts by Diana
Why it’s called enrichment
Foxie loves troll dolls and seems to always be thinking of new things to do with them. The video below shows her playing with me this morning. Clearly, the term “enrichment” applies to troll dolls – they certainly do enrich Foxie’s life (and mine as a result). Foxie and her troll dolls from Chimpanzee Sanctuary…
Read MoreBlog Award Nomination
I just found out we were nominated for Pawcurious’ 2010 Brodies for excellence in pet blogging. We were nominated for the best animal blog (non-cat/dog). Thanks for the nomination! Now the judges are going to select a smaller group of finalists. There are some really great blogs on the list! Check them out on the…
Read MoreNegra’s son Noah
CSNW supporter Jennifer Douglas and her husband James are sponsoring the migration of Noah on behalf of his mother Negra. Check out the photo of Noah below – he looks so much like his mom!! Noah currently lives at the Save the Chimps facility in New Mexico which was formerly owned by the Coulston Foundation…
Read MoreNegra thanks you
Below is the photo of Negra taken on the first day she was in sanctuary and a photo taken just an hour ago. Negra continues to change. She’s been very playful and more active this winter than last. She still avoids conflict and likes to have blankets over her head. She has her favorite foods.…
Read MoreEveryone’s excited about Burrito’s birthday
MailChimp changed their login page to wish Burrito a Happy Birthday! Check it out here. We have cool new benefits for Chimpanzee Pal sponsors, so if you’d like to sponsor Burrito, like MailChimp does, learn more: https://staging.chimpsnw.org/you_can_help/donate/#ChimpPal We’ll post all about Burrito’s festivities soon. We decided to make his day all about food (of course!),…
Read MoreIt’s still all about Burrito
I couldn’t resist posting this short video of Burrito enjoying his burrito dinner
Read MoreAll About Burrito
Here’s a video all about Burrito in celebration of his 27th birthday which is on January 6th. Please share with others! Thank you to everyone who has supported Burrito by being his Chimpanzee Pal and overall friend. Happy 2010 everyone! I’m trying out Vimeo (video below). The video is also on You Tube. All About…
Read MoreSponsor a Day of sanctuary and here’s to 2010!
Sarah came up with a great idea to allow people to sponsor a day of sanctuary. It’s just $100 and you can pick any day! More info and a calendar here. I’ve already signed up in remembrance of my mom’s birthday on Sept. 12th and Tom Chimpanzee‘s celebrated birthday on May 1st. The Sponsor a…
Read MoreParty in the evening
A few photos of the dinner fun. The Tofurky dinner was a big hit, and of course, everyone loves cranberry sauce. Oh! And shots of punch (see Negra in the third photo below). A day full of food grunting!
Read MoreAnd the party continues
We’re just about to set up party #2 – dinner feast complete with Tofurky, cranberry sauce, punch, roasted potatoes and onions and more fruit bread plus wholesome cookies that Sarah made. The chimps don’t yet know there is a second party in just a few minutes!
Read MoreParty!
Here are a few photos from the party thus far. We really can’t thank you all enough for the gifts and donations you sent to make this day so special for the chimpanzees in Cle Elum. They certainly do love a party. Little does Burrito knows his birthday is just around the corner! Hope you’re…
Read MoreMerry Christmas morning!
Happy Holidays to all. The chimpanzees got stockings filled with goodies last night and they are coming in for breakfast now. We’re serving them a special treat – fruitcake (more like fruit bread)! Elizabeth just let me know that everyone came in and we’re ready to get the day started. I’ll serve breakfast, then we’ll…
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