Posts by Katelyn

We’re sending our gratitude to Ellen Gaies for kindly sponsoring this second day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in memory of David Rutter, who recently passed away. “In memory of David Rutter… forever in our hearts.” Our heartfelt condolences go out to all who love and miss David. We’re honored to have the chimpanzees included…

Many thanks to Kevin Vonderscher, who is “Celebrating my birthday by giving!” by choosing to sponsor a day of sanctuary for our amazing sanctuary residents. Happy Birthday from all of us, Kevin! May it be the best one yet. We truly appreciate your gift of helping to ensure the chimpanzees and cattle have all they…

Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts, and gratitude are going out to long-time friend and supporter of the sanctuary, Thyra Rutter, who sponsored this special day for the chimpanzees and bovines in memory of her beloved husband, David Rutter, who recently passed away. David was a beloved Arte for Elephants (AFE) Adventures Co-Founder and wildlife photographer. Through…

This day of sanctuary is “Part II” of yesterday’s really lovely sponsorship from Lisa Nowak. Yesterday, Lisa’s sponsorship was in celebration of the blog and its writers and today, is in celebration of you, our wonderful readers! From Lisa’s kind heart: “To all my fellow daily blog readers that share my passion of this blog,…

Many thanks to Lisa Nowak, who sponsored a day of sanctuary in gratitude for our daily blog here at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest and for the loveliest message she shared: “Hopefully this blog is a labor of love. I know it adds a significant responsibility for the caregivers who already have a jam/packed schedule taking care…

Our heartfelt gratitude to long-time supporter of the sanctuary, Joseph Garza, for sponsoring this day of sanctuary in memory of his late wife, Carlene, who loved the chimpanzees so. “In memory of my late wife, Carlene K. Olsen-Garza on what would have been her 66th birthday. Carlene fell in love with the chimps when there…

Many thanks to Suzanne Van Ness for sponsoring today’s day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in honor of her husband, Darrell Van Ness, on his 80th birthday! Happy Birthday, Darrell! We hope you have a fantastic day of celebration! Wonderful Terry: Sweet Honey B enjoying her spaghetti: Dapper Burrito: Handsome Gordo:

Many thanks to Kathy Featherstone for sponsoring this third (!!!) day of sanctuary for all who call the sanctuary home in honor of Dean Featherstone’s birthday! Kathy shared this wonderful message: “Happy Birthday Dean! To a wonderful partner and best friend! We enjoy sharing part of our day with the CSNW family. Such great work…