Posts by Elizabeth
For Patti Sims and Anne Roberson
Mary Ann Baltich has sponsored today in honor of Anne Roberson and Patti Sims. Anne and Patti are coworkers and friends who are both longtime supporters of the chimpanzees, and this year they started volunteering together at the sanctuary. Mary Ann said, “Thanksgiving seems like an appropriate time to thank them for all the work…
Read MoreRoutine and Choices
As much as possible, we make a point of sticking to a daily routine here at the sanctuary. We think it’s important that the chimpanzees know what to expect each day and when to expect it. (I’d imagine that one of the horrors of laboratory life would be never knowing what’s going to happen to…
Read MoreMissy in her element
There is no doubt that Missy is the athlete of the Cle Elum Seven. Her strength, agility, and playfulness amaze and amuse us everyday. Young’s Hill is her playground. Whether she’s climbing the tall bamboo, sprinting up and down the hill, or walking “tightrope” on the fire hose, she’s always on the move. Most of…
Read MoreFirst snow
Today is the first truly snowy day of the season. This morning, as we were getting ready to let the chimpanzees out onto Young’s Hill, Jody gazed out the window longingly while food grunting (snow is a delicacy for the Cle Elum Seven). Nobody has ventured too far outside yet – I guess even delicious…
Read MoreThank you, Charlotte Coulbert!
Today is sponsored by Charlotte Coulbert. Sponsoring a day is such a great way to help care for the Cle Elum Seven from afar, and we are so lucky to have incredibly generous supporters like Charlotte. Thanks, Charlotte, for helping to keep Annie’s arms full of Brussels sprouts.
Read MoreA walk with loved ones
Foxie rarely ventures onto Young’s Hill (or anywhere, for that matter), without a doll or two. The other day she took a troll and a Dora the Explorer doll on a walk around the hill. Having a doll in each hand slowed her down a little, but she didn’t seem to mind. Foxie has a…
Read MoreKing of the Hill
Negra still hasn’t taken the plunge and entered her cabin. I’m sure she’ll get there in time, but for now she prefers not to wander too far from the safety of the building. Here she is a few feet outside the greenhouse foraging for chow this morning. Burrito, on the other hand, spent some quality…
Read MoreIn Memory of Deborah Silber
Anne Woodward has sponsored today in memory of Deborah Silber, who passed away one year ago. Anne says that Deborah loved all animals and loved that there is a sanctuary for chimpanzees used in biomedical research. We happen to be setting up for a big party right now in honor of Halloween and Jamie’s birthday,…
Read MoreGenerous Jamie
While Jamie was collecting material for a nest in the greenhouse after lunch this afternoon, she found a troll doll and tucked it behind her ear for safe keeping. As soon as Jamie settled down, Foxie approached her for some grooming (or so I thought). It soon became clear, though, that Foxie’s true intention was…
Read MoreThe Lone Ranger
It seems like just yesterday that Young’s Hill was only weeks old and many of the chimpanzees were still finding their own comfort level with the wide open spaces. Missy and Jamie took to the hill right away, but everyone else took their time getting adjusted. In the beginning, Annie would sit in the greenhouse…
Read MoreThanks, Ashley Gardner!
Ashley Gardner also sponsored today for the Cle Elum Seven. She says, “I am a vegan and love all animals. I think Chimpanzee Sanctuary NW is a great organization.” Thanks so much, Ashley! Here’s Annie checking out Negra’s Cabin on Young’s Hill:
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Jim Spencer!
Today is sponsored by Audrey Spencer in honor of her husband Jim’s birthday. Jim and Audrey are longtime and devoted supporters of the Cle Elum Seven. It’s hard to think of a major construction project on the sanctuary grounds that Jim hasn’t been involved in, from the enrichment shed to the greenhouse to Young’s Hill…
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