Posts by Katelyn
In memory of Doreen Hughes and Jody
Sending our gratitude out to Donna Hughes for sponsoring this lovely day of sanctuary in memory of both her beloved sister, Doreen Hughes, and our beloved Jody: “Remembering our two girls who transitioned in April. Doreen (Hughes) and Jody. Both girls were incredible friends. Both girls are missed enormously. Doreen was so happy to have…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Kelley!
Thank you so much to Erin Zamzow (yep, that’s our own Dr. Erin 🙂 ) and her hubs, Jeff Alm, for sponsoring this lovely day of sanctuary in celebration of their dear friend, Kelley Mills! “We dedicate this day of sanctuary to Kelley Mills, a treasured friend and extraordinary neighbor. Our bond was forged nearly…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Cy!
Our heartfelt thanks to the Parella family for sponsoring this special day of sanctuary in celebration of Cy and his 35th birthday!! From Aprile, Rob and Robbie Parella: “The Parella family would like to dedicate this day of sanctuary in honor of Cy chimpanzee’s birthday. Cy- you’ve given us all a reason to believe in…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to Sarah Sweeney!
Many thanks to Brynn Edwards, along with Pat, Vicky and Maia, for sponsoring a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in celebration of one of their avid, long-time supporters, Sarah Sweeney, who “absolutely adores them and their caretakers”. “Happiest of birthdays to you! We know how much the chimps mean to you and want you…
Read MoreOn the March winds
March is a whirlwind of sorts. A time of awakening, celebration, community, honoring, and hope, even if we have to look for it in the smallest of things at times, across the world. Here in our tiny part of the world, we are waking to birdsong and light now. The robins arrived the other day…
Read MoreIn memory of Ned and Noreen O’Flaherty
Our continued gratitude goes out to Joan O’Flaherty, who has been sponsoring days of sanctuary for the chimpanzees and bovines in memory of her parents, Ned and Noreen O’Flaherty, for many years. “My parents were great animal lovers and supporters of conservation. Thank-you for all the hard work you do giving the chimpanzees and cows…
Read MoreFor Burrito Chimpanzee & his family!
Thanks so much to long-time friend of the chimpanzees, Jayne Phelps, for sponsoring this sweet day of sanctuary!: “A day of appreciation and inspiration for Burrito and his family. Burrito is an amazing individual! His resilience and zest for life is awesome. Keep on enjoying life to the max, beautiful boy!” This beloved guy who…
Read MoreFor my one true love valentine, Burrito!
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!! We are sending out our heart felt gratitude to Paulette Wrisley for her long-time support of each of the chimpanzees, and for sponsoring this special Valentine’s Day of sanctuary for none other than her Pal, her “one true love valentine, Burrito!” Paulette has been graciously sponsoring each of the chimpanzees’ birthdays…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Meg!
This is such a lovely day of sanctuary, from mother to daughter, from Cynthia Cavalle for Meg Casey: “Happy Birthday, Meg, and on your special day, I are sponsoring a day at CSNW for our buddies! (Love you, Burrito!) Congratulations, Meg, on your very positive year at school and thank you for your continued support…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Stanley!
Our many thanks to a amazing friend of the chimpanzees, Jamie Reagin, for sponsoring this wonderful day of sanctuary in honor of her father, Stanley Friedman, on his 94th birthday! “Happy Birthday! Love, Jamie” We’re so honored that you’re choosing to celebrate such a special day with the chimpanzees, and all of us! Have a…
Read MoreFebruary, and all our hearts.
Along with February and midwinter, the first Red-winged Blackbirds have returned, singing in our half-way-to-spring days here in the northern hemisphere. The most tenacious of these spicy guys arrive to stake out their marshy territories when it still seems impossibly cold for them to be here, their early morning songs swirling from their beaks in…
Read MoreIn honor of the chimps at CSNW!
I couldn’t love this day of sanctuary from our dear friend, Kathleen Corby, more. It’s beautiful and grounding and relevant in all the best ways. Thank you so much, Kathleen, this is a gift to read. “January 29, 2025 marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake. As we kick off the Lunar New…
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