Posts by Katelyn
Happy Birthday, Becky!
Sending our thanks to our second sponsor of the day, Tobin, who sends her friend, Becky, happy birthday wishes and the chimpanzees and bovine happy sanctuary wishes. “In honor of her (annual) 25th birthday, I am sponsoring this day of sanctuary for Rebecca Babcock. Rarely does one of our telephone conversations transpire in which we…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Carolyn!
Thanks so much to Amy Boles for sponsoring a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees and Carolyn! “My dear Aunt Carolyn! My aunt introduced me to this sanctuary – celebrating her and her generous heart on her special day!” Happy Birthday, Carolyn! Thank you for sharing your love of the chimpanzees and we all hope…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Missy!
It thrills me to see *two* days of sanctuary sponsored in honor of Missy for her birthday! Missy is turning 48 today and our first sponsorship is from Marcie Milam: “Happy Birthday to my favorite athlete, mighty Missy. Can’t wait to see what treats you will get to celebrate your special day.” Thank you so…
Read MoreA New York City anniversary
Twin sisters, Donna and Doreen Hughes, long-time friends of the chimpanzees in life and spirit, have a special anniversary today and we are so touched that the chimpanzees (and all of us) get to share in it through this day of sanctuary. Donna shared this touching message: “August 21, 1979. We leave PA and move…
Read MoreIn memory of Flint
Our heartfelt thanks to Debi Waggoner for her beautiful gift of sponsoring a day of sanctuary for her son, Flint, and the chimpanzees: “I want to sponsor a Day of Sanctuary in memory of my son Flint. Just think a great way to remember him is to also think of all you do for the…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Ben!
Laura Bradshaw and her son, Ben, graciously shared Ben’s birthday to help fill the chimpanzees’ days with all that brings them joy and comfort. Thank you both so much for celebrating with the chimps by giving them a day of sanctuary! Laura shared this wonderful message: “Happy Birthday to my son Ben, who loves to…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Terry!
Thanks so much to Mike Stockdale for sponsoring this day of sanctuary for his wife, Terry, and her birthday month twins (and their friends and neighbors)! “I would like to sponsor August 14 in honor of my wife Terry Stockdale. She loves all of the CSNW chimpanzees and has almost collected a complete set of…
Read MoreIn memory of Dr. Jocelyn Bezner
The chimpanzee community, and certainly beyond, lost a special human in Dr. Jocelyn Bezner last year. Today was Jocelyn’s birthday and our heartfelt thanks to Jen Feuerstein, for honoring her and her incredible legacy with this day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees. While Dr. B, as she was affectionately known, left such an absence in…
Read MoreIn honor of Ryan Young
Our heartfelt thanks to long-time friends of the chimpanzees, Don and Karen Young, for sponsoring this special day of sanctuary in memory of their son, Ryan, and for continuing to share Ryan’s legacy in such a wonderful way. Don and Karen shared this lovely message about today: “We are Karen and Don Young, and we…
Read MoreAugust celebrations!
Everyone! It’s August! A wonder and a mind-bender, isn’t it? I often think our human constructs of time actually make it pass more quickly for us. But perhaps it just gives us all the more reason to celebrate every good thing. For all of you celebrating August birthdays or special-days, we hope you know we’re…
Read MoreToday is for Minnesota Becky
Our thanks go out to Tobin, for sponsoring a day of sanctuary in honor of her friend, Becky, aka “Minnesota Becky”! Tobin shared this message about her gift today: “I am not sure how or why this coincidence transpired, but somehow I have been fortunate to have two good friends who are both named Becky.…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Rachel!
Our heartfelt thanks to long-time friend of the sanctuary, Rachel Ruggeri, for sponsoring this day of sanctuary! “This day is in honor of my birthday. I wish happiness and freedom to all creatures, including the Chimpanzees and Bovines.” Happy Birthday, Rachel! Thank you so much for always including the chimpanzees and bovines in your life.…
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