Posts by Diana
For the love of cowboy boots
Quick Jamie story of the day: I had picked up the front rooms to prepare for cleaning and brought the enrichment over to the washing tub. Jamie saw me from the playroom and started gesturing emphatically. I knew just what she was trying to tell me – I had one of her cowboy boots among…
Read MoreNegra and a Pumpkin
Had to share this last photo of the day. Negra and what’s left of the pumpkin:
Read MoreHappy Halloween-Birthday, Jamie!
You can give both Jamie and her caregiver Elizabeth a birthday gift through Elizabeth’s birthday wish on Facebook! Below are a few photos of Jamie (and her special pumpkin) from the morning/afternoon party. Jamie thanks Robbi, Stephanie P., Tamela, Margaret, Cari and Jeanie for the birthday goodies. Stephanie brought Jamie a pair of cowboy boots…
Read MoreBlankets needed at WAO
Wild Animal Orphanage (also known as Animal Sanctuary of the United States) is a sanctuary in San Antonio, Texas under new leadership. They are currently seeking donations to help their animals and prepare for the winter. WAO is home to former biomedical research chimpanzees, some of whom J.B. and I met on a visit to…
Read MoreNew view
The chimpanzees got to check out the new window today. The window replaced an extra door that went from the playroom to the outdoor area. J.B. still had some work to do on the outdoor area side, so we went out to say hello to the chimps through the window. In the meantime, the Poppoff…
Read MoreLaughter
The seven chimpanzees living at CSNW are the most playful group I’ve ever met. You would think they were kids the way they play and laugh. As all of you who follow the blog know, Foxie in particular has a kid-like disposition (at least she does now that she’s in sanctuary!) Jamie, on the other…
Read MoreIsa Moskowitz, chef for the chimpanzees?
The Apron Activists benefit dinner on Friday in Portland was fantastic! But you don’t have to take my word for it, the Cle Elum Seven benefited from some of the leftover Butternut Rissoto (complete with cashew creme, roasted brussels sprouts and toasted hazelnuts). The chimps food grunted like crazy and licked the bowls clean –…
Read MoreApron Activists benefit dinner
The Apron Activists, made up of the wonderful folks at the vegan mini-mall in Portland, OR (SweetPea Baking Company, Food Fight, Herbivore, Scape Goat Tatoo) and Isa Chandra Moskowitz, chef and author of the best vegan cookbooks out there, are putting on a benefit dinner for the sanctuary Friday night in PDX. The dinner is…
Read MoreWow
The Celebrate the Seven auction last night was beyond incredible. I am overwhelmed by the support that people showed of the chimpanzees and the sanctuary. Beyond the financial success of the evening (which we’re still tallying), just seeing everyone in that room at the Abbey having a good time and learning more about the Cle…
Read MoreEvening Mag piece on the web
Watch King 5’s Evening magazine segment on CSNW here.
Read MoreHelp us get $10,000
The Christie Cookie Company is rewarding prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $1,000 to the most nominated charities here http://www.ilovechristiecookies.com/contest/form.asp#. Nominate CSNW today! Thanks Syd and Diane for making the first nomination! We’re not listed yet, but you can fill out the short form on the site and we’ll be listed soon. Thanks!
Read MoreWatch King5 Monday 7pm
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest will be featured on Evening Magazine. If you can get Seattle station King 5, watch or record at 7pm. And watch the website for info after the show: http://www.king5.com/eveningmagazine/
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