Posts by Sabrina
For the Love of Chow
During mealtime here at CSNW there isn’t much that Burrito looks forward to more than receiving his chow bags, he is careful to make sure not a speck of chow dust is left behind. Today I was able to document this love affair, enjoy! A Boy and His Chow: A Series Not that he would…
Read MoreLucky to know her
Before I came to work here at CSNW I would read the sanctuary’s blogs and when there was mention of Lucky it was always about how excited she is to see her caregivers in the morning and how she is the best at greeting them and lifting their spirits. So of course I assumed…
Read MoreHappy Anniversary to Mave, Willy B & Honey B!
Today marks four years since Willy B, Mave and Honey B made their way to CSNW and a lot has happened since they arrived. The original plans for the three didn’t work out as everyone had hoped but after some time the Lucky 6 arrived and welcomed Willy B, Honey B and Mave into their…
Read MoreThe Queen and her dynasty
A couple months ago I wrote about Jody’s lineage and her son Levi who I had worked with previously. Today I’m gonna talk about the Queen’s dynasty, Negra’s daughter Heidi who currently resides at another sanctuary. It is a unique privilege to have been able to work with both mother and daughter, and I thought…
Read MoreRainy Day at CSNW
Today we had an unexpected cool, rainy day here in Cle Elum and Jamie & company didn’t hesitate to take advantage of the break from the heat. Normally, most chimps don’t tend to spend a lot of time outside in the rain when they have the option to be inside but today Jamie and Burrito…
Read MoreBurrito’s Busy Morning
Burrito had an amazing day today, I think the video speaks for itself! Burrito and Annie:
Read MoreMs. B: Agent of Chaos
Honey B is definitely a one of a kind personality, she can be your best friend one minute and an agent of chaos the next. She knows what she wants and what she likes but it might change from minute to minute and you don’t know until your moment with her has gone from peaceful…
Read MoreWe’re melting
Summer is officially here for the residents and staff at the sanctuary, it’s been in the 90’s for the last couple days and that means more juice pools for the chimps and some extra Popsicle breaks for the staff and chimps Missy enjoyed a Gatorade pool along with a refreshing late-morning Popsicle Burrito…
Read MoreTea Time with Neggie & Co
Here at CSNW we like to throw a party for any reason, or for no reason at all, so today we threw an impromptu tea (juice) party for Queen Negra and friends was complete with iceberg lettuce, radicchio and a special juice blend made up for them by Sofia No tea party is complete without…
Read MoreOn the Bray with Rayne
Normally we have blogs dedicated to walks on Young’s Hill with Jamie or Burrito but today we’re going to take a walk in the Bray with Rayne! Cy’s group has had access to the Bray for just under a month so far and I think we all agree that Rayne is the boldest when it…
Read MoreParty in the Chimp House
It was a fun filled day in the chimp house with a party for Mave’s Unbirthday, which is today! We have since learned her birthday is actually September 25th but we decided to celebrate both of her birthdays because.. why not? We also threw forage party for Jamie’s group so everyone could partake in the…
Read MoreJody’s Family Legacy
Since I started working at CSNW in February I, unfortunately, did not get a chance to know Jody very well. I did get put through some hazing by her when I first was learning to serve meals to the group, she would occasionally try to poke me or she would have to spit some of…
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