Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 This happened a couple of days ago. I have filed it in my personal folder as " Proof that life is REALLY Wierd. " Hela, I don't believe this either, but it just happened maybe an hour and half ago. I went outside to take Sophy potty in the back yard and saw what I thought was a cat in the tree. Since we have a number of tuxedo cats (black with white markings), my first thought was that one of them had gotten out and was terrified (none of them have ever been outside). I went under the tree using my sweetest " Come here scared kitty, mamma's here, " voice and a black monkey with white face jumped into my arms. I swear I almost peed my pants. It clung to me and was shaking so hard, poor baby! Well, I got Sophy in and sat in the only room in the house that is animal free. (no, not the bathroom, Cuddlekins lives in there, but my son's empty bedroom) Crooned to the poor thing and wondered what the heck to do now. Called my vet, he said call animal control. Now I HATE animal control. I hate them more than I can say. (Long story. They are not nice to captured/abandoned/released animals.) But like Doc said, the owner is probably panicking. So, the monkey still clinging to me like a mussel on a pier, I was looking up the phone number for the animal killers, er....shelter when a car drove into the circle (dead end, no one comes down here unless it is Halloween), really slowly. A man and woman got out and were looking in the trees with binoculars. " AH HA, " thunketh moi, " I bet they're not bird watchers. " Bingo. They live up the street and their Baby got loose. They were happy, Baby was happy and my husband elated because we don't have another animal in the house. They had not contacted the shelter because the monkey is a weeeeeee bit of an illegal alien. I gave them the name of my vet who is a very good guy, in the event Baby needs a doctor. Life is interesting at times. Letting you decide if it goes to the group. Oh, the monkey was a vegetarian and enjoyed a slice of apple while clinging to me. Now, how do I get monkey pee out of my shirt? Hugs, jeanne See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 You are a hero!!! That poor monkey was scared to death. Thank you for helping it. All animals need help now and again. How about Tide and Febreeze?? Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - treazure noname Friday, July 21, 2006 8:03 AM OT: You Guys are NOT going to believe this This happened a couple of days ago. I have filed it in my personal folder as " Proof that life is REALLY Wierd. " Hela, I don't believe this either, but it just happened maybe an hour and half ago. I went outside to take Sophy potty in the back yard and saw what I thought was a cat in the tree. Since we have a number of tuxedo cats (black with white markings), my first thought was that one of them had gotten out and was terrified (none of them have ever been outside). I went under the tree using my sweetest " Come here scared kitty, mamma's here, " voice and a black monkey with white face jumped into my arms. I swear I almost peed my pants. It clung to me and was shaking so hard, poor baby! Well, I got Sophy in and sat in the only room in the house that is animal free. (no, not the bathroom, Cuddlekins lives in there, but my son's empty bedroom) Crooned to the poor thing and wondered what the heck to do now. Called my vet, he said call animal control. Now I HATE animal control. I hate them more than I can say. (Long story. They are not nice to captured/abandoned/released animals.) But like Doc said, the owner is probably panicking. So, the monkey still clinging to me like a mussel on a pier, I was looking up the phone number for the animal killers, er....shelter when a car drove into the circle (dead end, no one comes down here unless it is Halloween), really slowly. A man and woman got out and were looking in the trees with binoculars. " AH HA, " thunketh moi, " I bet they're not bird watchers. " Bingo. They live up the street and their Baby got loose. They were happy, Baby was happy and my husband elated because we don't have another animal in the house. They had not contacted the shelter because the monkey is a weeeeeee bit of an illegal alien. I gave them the name of my vet who is a very good guy, in the event Baby needs a doctor. Life is interesting at times. Letting you decide if it goes to the group. Oh, the monkey was a vegetarian and enjoyed a slice of apple while clinging to me. Now, how do I get monkey pee out of my shirt? Hugs, jeanne See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Sorry if this posts twice, hiccup. Yep, both Tide and Febreeze. The cats and dogs here had a field day smelling my shirt till I forcefully took it from Cisco and Linux who were rolling in/on it and generally acting like they were really getting their kitty groove thang going. (despite being neutered/spayed, often cats will... er um... play at ........ er....um....) I've had it hanging outside in the sun to finish killing off all monkey smell. (You should see what our dogs do to my husband when he comes home after petting other dogs. He gets The Nose and is not permitted to move tll all the dogs and several of the cats who don't know they are, in fact, felines, smell him thoroughly.) I swear I was cursed (blessed) at birth by a Greek because I do live in interesting times. At least 'tis never boring! See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Join the crew!!! I stopped a couple of weeks ago for a moving trash bag on the side of the road and came home with 5 four-week old kittens. I still have a blind blue-point who is so smart. Just what I need, but oh, so cute!!! They are acting like the monkey odor was catnip!!! And if I go near another dog, I am prevented moving into the house until my Golden Lab gives me the once-over and a couple of peanut butter dog biscuits!!! giggle!!! Perfectly natural!! Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - treazure noname Friday, July 21, 2006 8:34 AM Re: OT: You Guys are NOT going to believe this Sorry if this posts twice, hiccup. Yep, both Tide and Febreeze. The cats and dogs here had a field day smelling my shirt till I forcefully took it from Cisco and Linux who were rolling in/on it and generally acting like they were really getting their kitty groove thang going. (despite being neutered/spayed, often cats will... er um... play at ....... er....um....) I've had it hanging outside in the sun to finish killing off all monkey smell. (You should see what our dogs do to my husband when he comes home after petting other dogs. He gets The Nose and is not permitted to move tll all the dogs and several of the cats who don't know they are, in fact, felines, smell him thoroughly.) I swear I was cursed (blessed) at birth by a Greek because I do live in interesting times. At least 'tis never boring! See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Add vinegar or baking soda to your wash AND rinse cycle on the washing machine. It gets rid of tons of odors, the least of which are pet urine odors and soured clothes(wet clothes forgot about until they get a soured odor). LOL about that monkey event. That had me really chuckling here. Glad you found the owners so soon. Judy >Sorry if this posts twice, hiccup. Yep, both Tide and Febreeze. The cats and dogs here had a field day smelling my shirt till I forcefully took it from Cisco and Linux who were rolling in/on it and generally acting like they were really getting their kitty groove thang going. (despite being neutered/spayed, often cats will... er um... play at ........ er....um....) I've had it hanging outside in the sun to finish killing off all monkey smell. (You should see what our dogs do to my husband when he comes home after petting other dogs. He gets The Nose and is not permitted to move tll all the dogs and several of the cats who don't know they are, in fact, felines, smell him thoroughly.) I swear I was cursed (blessed) at birth by a Greek because I do live in interesting times. At least 'tis never boring! See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Oh you angel! Are you keeping the littles? Hope so!!! When some blankety blank blank bipedal humanoid piece of dung put a duct tape sealed box on our porch about 4 years ago, it contained 5 very pregnant queens. They had 17 kits, one died, but many of them have pronounced Siamese markings and blue eyes. Very smart, unfortunately, as they can open the refrigerator if I forget to seal it with the bungee cord. Incredible personalities. We also have a couple of Tonkineese mixes that are wild over water and bathe in the water dishes as well as drink with their paws. I am so happy the owners of the monkey showed up. I really don't want to introduce another species into this mix! (Bad thing, my husband really really really wants a cockatoo but no way 'cause those are NOT cheap and unlikely to get dumped here.) Marilyn Daub <mcdaub wrote: Join the crew!!! I stopped a couple of weeks ago for a moving trash bag on the side of the road and came home with 5 four-week old kittens. I still have a blind blue-point who is so smart. Just what I need, but oh, so cute!!! They are acting like the monkey odor was catnip!!! And if I go near another dog, I am prevented moving into the house until my Golden Lab gives me the once-over and a couple of peanut butter dog biscuits!!! giggle!!! Perfectly natural!! Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - treazure noname Friday, July 21, 2006 8:34 AM Re: OT: You Guys are NOT going to believe this Sorry if this posts twice, hiccup. Yep, both Tide and Febreeze. The cats and dogs here had a field day smelling my shirt till I forcefully took it from Cisco and Linux who were rolling in/on it and generally acting like they were really getting their kitty groove thang going. (despite being neutered/spayed, often cats will... er um... play at ....... er....um....) I've had it hanging outside in the sun to finish killing off all monkey smell. (You should see what our dogs do to my husband when he comes home after petting other dogs. He gets The Nose and is not permitted to move tll all the dogs and several of the cats who don't know they are, in fact, felines, smell him thoroughly.) I swear I was cursed (blessed) at birth by a Greek because I do live in interesting times. At least 'tis never boring! See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I have 28 felines in the house. All are rescues!!! They just drive me wild. I also have 7 canines to add to the mix!!! With the exception of my Pug, they are rescues. I also transport for rescue. Nothing like all those kittens. Glad you took the time for them. They will bring you many laughs and messes!!! giggle!! Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - treazure noname Friday, July 21, 2006 9:03 AM Re: OT: You Guys are NOT going to believe this Oh you angel! Are you keeping the littles? Hope so!!! When some blankety blank blank bipedal humanoid piece of dung put a duct tape sealed box on our porch about 4 years ago, it contained 5 very pregnant queens. They had 17 kits, one died, but many of them have pronounced Siamese markings and blue eyes. Very smart, unfortunately, as they can open the refrigerator if I forget to seal it with the bungee cord. Incredible personalities. We also have a couple of Tonkineese mixes that are wild over water and bathe in the water dishes as well as drink with their paws. I am so happy the owners of the monkey showed up. I really don't want to introduce another species into this mix! (Bad thing, my husband really really really wants a cockatoo but no way 'cause those are NOT cheap and unlikely to get dumped here.) Marilyn Daub <mcdaub wrote: Join the crew!!! I stopped a couple of weeks ago for a moving trash bag on the side of the road and came home with 5 four-week old kittens. I still have a blind blue-point who is so smart. Just what I need, but oh, so cute!!! They are acting like the monkey odor was catnip!!! And if I go near another dog, I am prevented moving into the house until my Golden Lab gives me the once-over and a couple of peanut butter dog biscuits!!! giggle!!! Perfectly natural!! Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - treazure noname Friday, July 21, 2006 8:34 AM Re: OT: You Guys are NOT going to believe this Sorry if this posts twice, hiccup. Yep, both Tide and Febreeze. The cats and dogs here had a field day smelling my shirt till I forcefully took it from Cisco and Linux who were rolling in/on it and generally acting like they were really getting their kitty groove thang going. (despite being neutered/spayed, often cats will... er um... play at ....... er....um....) I've had it hanging outside in the sun to finish killing off all monkey smell. (You should see what our dogs do to my husband when he comes home after petting other dogs. He gets The Nose and is not permitted to move tll all the dogs and several of the cats who don't know they are, in fact, felines, smell him thoroughly.) I swear I was cursed (blessed) at birth by a Greek because I do live in interesting times. At least 'tis never boring! See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Jeanne- You should contact Jungle Friends sanctuary outside of Gainesville, FL and seriously consider turning the family in. I have worked with many species of primates and the pet trade is heinous. Even if they love that monkey now it can quickly turn into a nightmare for not only them but the baby monkey as well as any neighbors in the area. Since you say it is illegal for them to keep the monkey if it escapes when it is older and bites someone they with euthanize it immediately then test for rabies later. Pet primates suffer even in the most loving hands. They often have their teeth pulled out to prevent them from biting which leads to a poor diet eventually leading to diabetes and renal failure. Primates are extremely social animals and do not work out well as single pets. This baby was probably terrified because it should still be with its mother. If they do have the proper permits then there is nothing that you can do but if it is illegal the best place for that baby to be is at a sanctuary with other monkeys. Whitney --- treazure noname <treazured wrote: > This happened a couple of days ago. I have filed > it in my personal folder as " Proof that life is > REALLY Wierd. " > > Hela, I don't believe this either, but it just > happened maybe an hour and half ago. I went outside > to take Sophy potty in the back yard and saw what I > thought was a cat in the tree. Since we have a > number of tuxedo cats (black with white markings), > my first thought was that one of them had gotten out > and was terrified (none of them have ever been > outside). I went under the tree using my sweetest > " Come here scared kitty, mamma's here, " voice and a > black monkey with white face jumped into my arms. I > swear I almost peed my pants. It clung to me and was > shaking so hard, poor baby! > > Well, I got Sophy in and sat in the only room in > the house that is animal free. (no, not the > bathroom, Cuddlekins lives in there, but my son's > empty bedroom) Crooned to the poor thing and > wondered what the heck to do now. Called my vet, he > said call animal control. Now I HATE animal control. > I hate them more than I can say. (Long story. > They are not nice to captured/abandoned/released > animals.) But like Doc said, the owner is probably > panicking. > > So, the monkey still clinging to me like a mussel > on a pier, I was looking up the phone number for the > animal killers, er....shelter when a car drove into > the circle (dead end, no one comes down here unless > it is Halloween), really slowly. A man and woman got > out and were looking in the trees with binoculars. > " AH HA, " thunketh moi, " I bet they're not bird > watchers. " Bingo. They live up the street and > their Baby got loose. They were happy, Baby was > happy and my husband elated because we don't have > another animal in the house. They had not contacted > the shelter because the monkey is a weeeeeee bit of > an illegal alien. I gave them the name of my vet > who is a very good guy, in the event Baby needs a > doctor. > > Life is interesting at times. Letting you decide > if it goes to the group. Oh, the monkey was a > vegetarian and enjoyed a slice of apple while > clinging to me. > > Now, how do I get monkey pee out of my shirt? > Hugs, jeanne > > > > See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it > out. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I have friends that are missionaries in Africa. They are back on furlow right now. We were just talking to them about how huge a nusiance Monkey's are there. They say they eat up all the crops. They will climb trees and take one bite out of all the fruit and will take one bite out everything in their gardens. They make huge messes everywhere. I know if they spit in your eye, you can die from something they have that is very dangerous to humans. I remember back several years ago when I working at Emory University in Atlanta, and a Primate worker at the University, died after getting spit in the eye by a monkey. Judy - whitney Friday, July 21, 2006 8:42 AM Re: OT: You Guys are NOT going to believe this Jeanne- You should contact Jungle Friends sanctuary outside of Gainesville, FL and seriously consider turning the family in. I have worked with many species of primates and the pet trade is heinous. Even if they love that monkey now it can quickly turn into a nightmare for not only them but the baby monkey as well as any neighbors in the area. Since you say it is illegal for them to keep the monkey if it escapes when it is older and bites someone they with euthanize it immediately then test for rabies later. Pet primates suffer even in the most loving hands. They often have their teeth pulled out to prevent them from biting which leads to a poor diet eventually leading to diabetes and renal failure. Primates are extremely social animals and do not work out well as single pets. This baby was probably terrified because it should still be with its mother. If they do have the proper permits then there is nothing that you can do but if it is illegal the best place for that baby to be is at a sanctuary with other monkeys. Whitney --- treazure noname <treazured wrote: > This happened a couple of days ago. I have filed > it in my personal folder as " Proof that life is > REALLY Wierd. " > > Hela, I don't believe this either, but it just > happened maybe an hour and half ago. I went outside > to take Sophy potty in the back yard and saw what I > thought was a cat in the tree. Since we have a > number of tuxedo cats (black with white markings), > my first thought was that one of them had gotten out > and was terrified (none of them have ever been > outside). I went under the tree using my sweetest > " Come here scared kitty, mamma's here, " voice and a > black monkey with white face jumped into my arms. I > swear I almost peed my pants. It clung to me and was > shaking so hard, poor baby! > > Well, I got Sophy in and sat in the only room in > the house that is animal free. (no, not the > bathroom, Cuddlekins lives in there, but my son's > empty bedroom) Crooned to the poor thing and > wondered what the heck to do now. Called my vet, he > said call animal control. Now I HATE animal control. > I hate them more than I can say. (Long story. > They are not nice to captured/abandoned/released > animals.) But like Doc said, the owner is probably > panicking. > > So, the monkey still clinging to me like a mussel > on a pier, I was looking up the phone number for the > animal killers, er....shelter when a car drove into > the circle (dead end, no one comes down here unless > it is Halloween), really slowly. A man and woman got > out and were looking in the trees with binoculars. > " AH HA, " thunketh moi, " I bet they're not bird > watchers. " Bingo. They live up the street and > their Baby got loose. They were happy, Baby was > happy and my husband elated because we don't have > another animal in the house. They had not contacted > the shelter because the monkey is a weeeeeee bit of > an illegal alien. I gave them the name of my vet > who is a very good guy, in the event Baby needs a > doctor. > > Life is interesting at times. Letting you decide > if it goes to the group. Oh, the monkey was a > vegetarian and enjoyed a slice of apple while > clinging to me. > > Now, how do I get monkey pee out of my shirt? > Hugs, jeanne > > > > See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it > out. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 It's great to see so many of you out there taking in rescues. I also have a mix of 6 dogs, 6 cats. I feel empty compared to some of you! Just recently took in a little toy poodle from the shelter, poor thing has kennel cough (actually poor me, at night):0 Limps on hind leg, I'm always checking bags on the highway to se if they are moving - I sure hope these bastards come back in their next life to experience the pain they've inflicted. There's just no reasoning behind doing that. It's intentional cruelty. At the very least, take them to a no kill shelter. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Ah ha, now I understand why they were so insistent in getting me to tell them fourteen different ways that I didn't call the killers, er....shelter. If Baby gets loose again and shows up down here, I will probably call the Gainsville folks, since they are only a few hours away. People amaze me. Other than the veg groups and my vet, I have little use for 99.999% of the humanoid population. When I gave Baby a slice of apple, I did note those incisors looked like they could really hurt and his grip was incredible. Do they neuter male primates? Since a vet would turn them in, who does it???? What happens to their personalities when they become adult? Had the owners not shown up, I'd have kept it in the cat free room and found a primate group online. To be honest, I will never, ever, contact our local " shelter. " (email me offlist if you want to know why.) I really really really don't like those people. Oh yes, before someone is offended, yes there are some good shelters out there, just not this one. The policy with certain breeds is immediate euthanasia. whitney <starrypryncess wrote: Jeanne- You should contact Jungle Friends sanctuary outside of Gainesville, FL and seriously consider turning the family in. I have worked with many species of primates and the pet trade is heinous. Even if they love that monkey now it can quickly turn into a nightmare for not only them but the baby monkey as well as any neighbors in the area. Since you say it is illegal for them to keep the monkey if it escapes when it is older and bites someone they with euthanize it immediately then test for rabies later. Pet primates suffer even in the most loving hands. They often have their teeth pulled out to prevent them from biting which leads to a poor diet eventually leading to diabetes and renal failure. Primates are extremely social animals and do not work out well as single pets. This baby was probably terrified because it should still be with its mother. If they do have the proper permits then there is nothing that you can do but if it is illegal the best place for that baby to be is at a sanctuary with other monkeys. Whitney --- treazure noname <treazured wrote: > This happened a couple of days ago. I have filed > it in my personal folder as " Proof that life is > REALLY Wierd. " > > Hela, I don't believe this either, but it just > happened maybe an hour and half ago. I went outside > to take Sophy potty in the back yard and saw what I > thought was a cat in the tree. Since we have a > number of tuxedo cats (black with white markings), > my first thought was that one of them had gotten out > and was terrified (none of them have ever been > outside). I went under the tree using my sweetest > " Come here scared kitty, mamma's here, " voice and a > black monkey with white face jumped into my arms. I > swear I almost peed my pants. It clung to me and was > shaking so hard, poor baby! > > Well, I got Sophy in and sat in the only room in > the house that is animal free. (no, not the > bathroom, Cuddlekins lives in there, but my son's > empty bedroom) Crooned to the poor thing and > wondered what the heck to do now. Called my vet, he > said call animal control. Now I HATE animal control. > I hate them more than I can say. (Long story. > They are not nice to captured/abandoned/released > animals.) But like Doc said, the owner is probably > panicking. > > So, the monkey still clinging to me like a mussel > on a pier, I was looking up the phone number for the > animal killers, er....shelter when a car drove into > the circle (dead end, no one comes down here unless > it is Halloween), really slowly. A man and woman got > out and were looking in the trees with binoculars. > " AH HA, " thunketh moi, " I bet they're not bird > watchers. " Bingo. They live up the street and > their Baby got loose. They were happy, Baby was > happy and my husband elated because we don't have > another animal in the house. They had not contacted > the shelter because the monkey is a weeeeeee bit of > an illegal alien. I gave them the name of my vet > who is a very good guy, in the event Baby needs a > doctor. > > Life is interesting at times. Letting you decide > if it goes to the group. Oh, the monkey was a > vegetarian and enjoyed a slice of apple while > clinging to me. > > Now, how do I get monkey pee out of my shirt? > Hugs, jeanne > > > > See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it > out. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 They are now eating out of people's fields because their original habitats have been destroyed and like deer or any other animals they have had to come out of the forests to find food. I do know that in S. Africa most baboons are killed because the wealthy people don't want them in their flower gardens. A lot of people also use them for target practice. I have never heard that though about spit... very interesting. I have only had poo flung at me but I do know that chimps can get amazing trajectory on their spit. Whitney --- wwjd <jtwigg wrote: > I have friends that are missionaries in Africa. > They are back on furlow right now. We were just > talking to them about how huge a nusiance Monkey's > are there. They say they eat up all the crops. > They will climb trees and take one bite out of all > the fruit and will take one bite out everything in > their gardens. They make huge messes everywhere. I > know if they spit in your eye, you can die from > something they have that is very dangerous to > humans. I remember back several years ago when I > working at Emory University in Atlanta, and a > Primate worker at the University, died after > getting spit in the eye by a monkey. > Judy > > > - > whitney > > Friday, July 21, 2006 8:42 AM > Re: OT: You Guys are > NOT going to believe this > > > Jeanne- > > You should contact Jungle Friends sanctuary > outside of > Gainesville, FL and seriously consider turning the > family in. I have worked with many species of > primates > and the pet trade is heinous. Even if they love > that > monkey now it can quickly turn into a nightmare > for > not only them but the baby monkey as well as any > neighbors in the area. Since you say it is illegal > for > them to keep the monkey if it escapes when it is > older > and bites someone they with euthanize it > immediately > then test for rabies later. Pet primates suffer > even > in the most loving hands. They often have their > teeth > pulled out to prevent them from biting which leads > to > a poor diet eventually leading to diabetes and > renal > failure. Primates are extremely social animals and > do > not work out well as single pets. This baby was > probably terrified because it should still be with > its > mother. If they do have the proper permits then > there > is nothing that you can do but if it is illegal > the > best place for that baby to be is at a sanctuary > with > other monkeys. > > Whitney > > --- treazure noname <treazured wrote: > > > This happened a couple of days ago. I have filed > > it in my personal folder as " Proof that life is > > REALLY Wierd. " > > > > Hela, I don't believe this either, but it just > > happened maybe an hour and half ago. I went > outside > > to take Sophy potty in the back yard and saw > what I > > thought was a cat in the tree. Since we have a > > number of tuxedo cats (black with white > markings), > > my first thought was that one of them had gotten > out > > and was terrified (none of them have ever been > > outside). I went under the tree using my > sweetest > > " Come here scared kitty, mamma's here, " voice > and a > > black monkey with white face jumped into my > arms. I > > swear I almost peed my pants. It clung to me and > was > > shaking so hard, poor baby! > > > > Well, I got Sophy in and sat in the only room in > > the house that is animal free. (no, not the > > bathroom, Cuddlekins lives in there, but my > son's > > empty bedroom) Crooned to the poor thing and > > wondered what the heck to do now. Called my vet, > he > > said call animal control. Now I HATE animal > control. > > I hate them more than I can say. (Long story. > > They are not nice to captured/abandoned/released > > animals.) But like Doc said, the owner is > probably > > panicking. > > > > So, the monkey still clinging to me like a > mussel > > on a pier, I was looking up the phone number for > the > > animal killers, er....shelter when a car drove > into > > the circle (dead end, no one comes down here > unless > > it is Halloween), really slowly. A man and woman > got > > out and were looking in the trees with > binoculars. > > " AH HA, " thunketh moi, " I bet they're not bird > > watchers. " Bingo. They live up the street and > > their Baby got loose. They were happy, Baby was > > happy and my husband elated because we don't > have > > another animal in the house. They had not > contacted > > the shelter because the monkey is a weeeeeee bit > of > > an illegal alien. I gave them the name of my vet > > who is a very good guy, in the event Baby needs > a > > doctor. > > > > Life is interesting at times. Letting you decide > > if it goes to the group. Oh, the monkey was a > > vegetarian and enjoyed a slice of apple while > > clinging to me. > > > > Now, how do I get monkey pee out of my shirt? > > Hugs, jeanne > > > > > > > > See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it > > out. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > Tired of spam? Mail has the best spam > protection around > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Yes, they do neuter male primates usually with the mind that it will prevent them from becoming aggressive at sexual maturation but that doesn't work. Pet monkeys are often highly aggressive because they haven't been properly socialized. In the wild in a group situation there are usually leaders to keep everyone else in check. Chimpanzees are amazing but highly aggressive in the wild. With the vet question, unfortunately it is legal in many places for people to keep primates as pets (although from personal experience those people are crazy! it is like having a kid that can hang from the ceiling and is three times as strong as you are!)so they do not have to worry about vets turning them in. Considering your location that couple probably got the poor babe in Florida. The Cobb County government just changed zoning laws this spring for a couple who had two monkeys they wanted to bring with them from Florida. They live in a subdivision... an accident waiting to happen. Also many pet primates have their tales cut down so it is easier to change diapers. Sorry for all of this not fun info but it is always better to be informed. Whitney --- treazure noname <treazured wrote: > Ah ha, now I understand why they were so insistent > in getting me to tell them fourteen different ways > that I didn't call the killers, er....shelter. If > Baby gets loose again and shows up down here, I will > probably call the Gainsville folks, since they are > only a few hours away. People amaze me. Other than > the veg groups and my vet, I have little use for > 99.999% of the humanoid population. When I gave > Baby a slice of apple, I did note those incisors > looked like they could really hurt and his grip was > incredible. Do they neuter male primates? Since a > vet would turn them in, who does it???? What happens > to their personalities when they become adult? > > Had the owners not shown up, I'd have kept it in > the cat free room and found a primate group online. > To be honest, I will never, ever, contact our local > " shelter. " (email me offlist if you want to know > why.) I really really really don't like those > people. Oh yes, before someone is offended, yes > there are some good shelters out there, just not > this one. The policy with certain breeds is > immediate euthanasia. > > whitney <starrypryncess wrote: > Jeanne- > > You should contact Jungle Friends sanctuary outside > of > Gainesville, FL and seriously consider turning the > family in. I have worked with many species of > primates > and the pet trade is heinous. Even if they love that > monkey now it can quickly turn into a nightmare for > not only them but the baby monkey as well as any > neighbors in the area. Since you say it is illegal > for > them to keep the monkey if it escapes when it is > older > and bites someone they with euthanize it immediately > then test for rabies later. Pet primates suffer even > in the most loving hands. They often have their > teeth > pulled out to prevent them from biting which leads > to > a poor diet eventually leading to diabetes and renal > failure. Primates are extremely social animals and > do > not work out well as single pets. This baby was > probably terrified because it should still be with > its > mother. If they do have the proper permits then > there > is nothing that you can do but if it is illegal the > best place for that baby to be is at a sanctuary > with > other monkeys. > > Whitney > > --- treazure noname <treazured wrote: > > > This happened a couple of days ago. I have filed > > it in my personal folder as " Proof that life is > > REALLY Wierd. " > > > > Hela, I don't believe this either, but it just > > happened maybe an hour and half ago. I went > outside > > to take Sophy potty in the back yard and saw what > I > > thought was a cat in the tree. Since we have a > > number of tuxedo cats (black with white markings), > > my first thought was that one of them had gotten > out > > and was terrified (none of them have ever been > > outside). I went under the tree using my sweetest > > " Come here scared kitty, mamma's here, " voice and > a > > black monkey with white face jumped into my arms. > I > > swear I almost peed my pants. It clung to me and > was > > shaking so hard, poor baby! > > > > Well, I got Sophy in and sat in the only room in > > the house that is animal free. (no, not the > > bathroom, Cuddlekins lives in there, but my son's > > empty bedroom) Crooned to the poor thing and > > wondered what the heck to do now. Called my vet, > he > > said call animal control. Now I HATE animal > control. > > I hate them more than I can say. (Long story. > > They are not nice to captured/abandoned/released > > animals.) But like Doc said, the owner is probably > > panicking. > > > > So, the monkey still clinging to me like a mussel > > on a pier, I was looking up the phone number for > the > > animal killers, er....shelter when a car drove > into > > the circle (dead end, no one comes down here > unless > > it is Halloween), really slowly. A man and woman > got > > out and were looking in the trees with binoculars. > > " AH HA, " thunketh moi, " I bet they're not bird > > watchers. " Bingo. They live up the street and > > their Baby got loose. They were happy, Baby was > > happy and my husband elated because we don't have > > another animal in the house. They had not > contacted > > the shelter because the monkey is a weeeeeee bit > of > > an illegal alien. I gave them the name of my vet > > who is a very good guy, in the event Baby needs a > > doctor. > > > > Life is interesting at times. Letting you decide > > if it goes to the group. Oh, the monkey was a > > vegetarian and enjoyed a slice of apple while > > clinging to me. > > > > Now, how do I get monkey pee out of my shirt? > > Hugs, jeanne > > > > > > > > See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it > > out. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > Tired of spam? Mail has the best spam > protection around > > > > > > > > See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it > out. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Now that is a cool story! Definitely not something that happens every day! Thank you for sharing that Candace (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I was tutoring math in the Gazebo in January (nice and cold) and someone threw a 5 week old purebred Pomeranian Pup into the water. I am totally disabled and have a metal femur and hip and dove into the water and saved him. He is here with me. I did not see who did it or I might still be in jail!! He is gorgeous and I named him MacGyver!! Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - Cheryl Baker Friday, July 21, 2006 10:07 AM Re: OT: You Guys are NOT going to believe this It's great to see so many of you out there taking in rescues. I also have a mix of 6 dogs, 6 cats. I feel empty compared to some of you! Just recently took in a little toy poodle from the shelter, poor thing has kennel cough (actually poor me, at night):0 Limps on hind leg, I'm always checking bags on the highway to se if they are moving - I sure hope these bastards come back in their next life to experience the pain they've inflicted. There's just no reasoning behind doing that. It's intentional cruelty. At the very least, take them to a no kill shelter. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Animals know who their friends are Have you heard a song called " 4 Legs good, 2 legs bad " by (I think) Christine Kane (sp?) - very funny! She has a menagerie too and brings one just 1 more kitten and her bf Bill loses it & makes her choose: the animals or him. The last verse is about how they all wave at him as he drives off and they decide to name the new kitten ....... Bill hehehehhehe. Peace, Diane > > I am so happy the owners of the monkey showed up. I really don't want to introduce another species into this mix! (Bad thing, my husband really really really wants a cockatoo but no way 'cause those are NOT cheap and unlikely to get dumped here.) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Reminds me of a card my friend bought long ago - something about my husband asked me to choose between him and the cat. Then it says " I'll miss the man sometimes. " --- strayfeather1 <otherbox2001 wrote: > Animals know who their friends are Have you > heard a song called " 4 > Legs good, 2 legs bad " by (I think) Christine Kane > (sp?) - very > funny! She has a menagerie too and brings one just > 1 more kitten and > her bf Bill loses it & makes her choose: the animals > or him. The last > verse is about how they all wave at him as he drives > off and they > decide to name the new kitten ....... Bill > hehehehhehe. > Peace, > Diane > > > > > > I am so happy the owners of the monkey showed > up. I really don't > want to introduce another species into this mix! > (Bad thing, my > husband really really really wants a cockatoo but no > way 'cause those > are NOT cheap and unlikely to get dumped here.) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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