Posts by Katelyn
In memory of Saundra Boren
A heartfelt thank you to long-time friend of the chimpanzees, Paulette Wrisley, for sponsoring this special day of sanctuary in memory of her beloved niece, Saundra Boren. My precious niece Saundra passed away a couple of weeks ago. I share this with you because she also loved our beloved chimps. And because we share things…
Read MoreFor Doreen and happy memories
Many thanks to long-time friend and supporter of the chimpanzees, Donna Hughes for sponsoring this day of sanctuary in memory and celebration of her sister, Doreen Hughes, and their special day: “Remembering Doreen today, on our birthday. Always a bittersweet day for me, but Sponsoring The Day always makes me happy. Doreen LOVED all of…
Read MoreIn memory of Grover G. Mills Sr.
Our thanks to Kathy Mills-George for sponsoring this day of sanctuary in memory of her beloved father, Grover G. Mills Sr.: “My father (Grover G. Mills Sr.) died on January 19, 1969. He died from cancer after being exposed to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. His brain was donated to Duke Medical Center to…
Read MoreCelebrating the new year in honor of Carrie Miller!
Sylvia Gandolfo is sponsoring this day of sanctuary in honor of Carrie Miller! Sylvia and Carrie, thank you so much for being such dedicated supporters of the chimpanzees and cows! We appreciate you both so much! “Carrie – What better way to start the New Year than to celebrate the lives of our extended primate…
Read MoreHappy New Year, friends!
Somehow, despite thinking we surely had one more week, as all the sanctuary primates (at least this primate) and cows were bundled in their nests, a new year turned into a new month ushered in with new snow. January! Thankfully our party legs are still warmed up from the chimpanzees’ holidays as we go right…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Colin, from JJ!
Many thanks to JJ Broenner for sponsoring today in celebration of Colin Broenner!: “Colin, in honor of your birthday today we are are sponsoring a Day of Sanctuary at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. Happy Birthday!! Love JJ” Thank you for including the chimpanzees in your celebration! Have a wonderful day, Colin! Burrito: Cy: Missy: Terry:
Read MoreFor the CWU Anthropology Department Faculty and Staff!
Our many thanks to Dr. Lori Sheeran for sponsoring this lovely day of sanctuary in honor of the faculty and staff of the Anthropology Department at Central Washington University! “Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2025! With heartfelt thanks for your support of primatology students throughout the years.” We are so grateful to Lori,…
Read MoreFor Lydia from Tobin, Karen and Mary Ann
Thank you Tobin, Karen and Mary Ann for sponsoring this day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees and cows in honor of your friend, Lydia: “For Lydia with love. By some random happenstance (although I considered it to have been a miracle), nearly eight years ago I discovered the existence of CSNW. A video was posted…
Read MoreHappy winter solstice!
Thanks so much to Dylan Most for continuing to sponsor days of sanctuary for the chimpanzees and cows, and us all, to welcome our solstice days! “Happy winter solstice!” As I write this by candlelight this first, still dark morning of winter, I checked on the chimpanzees via our cameras and in this particular moment,…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Linda, from Adam and Aimee!
Many thanks to Adam and Aimee Webber for celebrating their mother, Linda Webber, through a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees and cows! “Our Mother’s birthday, Linda Webber. She loves following all of the animals housed at CSNW and every year wants a donation in her name. Mom, thank you for your endless love and…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Eric!
Our many thanks to Eric Dodge for sharing his special day with the chimpanzees by sponsoring a day of sanctuary for them! “My birthday.Just to honor and thank everyone that gives to support CSNW and everything they do for the rescues that they home.” Eric, thank you for always keeping the chimpanzees in your heart…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Lucky!
Our heartfelt thanks to Marcie Milam for sponsoring this special day of sanctuary for beautiful Lucky! Lucky turns 33 today and we can’t wait to give her a special celebration! “Happy Birthday to Lucky, the quiet member of the Californian rowdy crowd. Lucky’s photo was used to initially announce the forthcoming addition of the Lucky…
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