wanted to take them home.One was the size of a chipmunk. Why is it so difficult to get one for a pet??(USA)
2007-01-16 14:39:15 · 12 answers · asked by Dotr 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
the monkeys are just trying to lure you into a false sense of security. They will chizzle off your nuts when you sleep! BEWARE! BEWARE!
2007-01-16 14:42:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because they are so wild and so difficult to truly domesticate no matter how much time, effort, and love you devote, they're still wild. They also have wild strength and the slightest slip, or it may even be spontaneous, could leave you bruised and battered, and probably very, very confused.
It's just not worth the risk to take monkeys out of their habitats to stick them in our houses where little to nothing is safe to climb the way monkeys do, where there are so many dangers to them, where they just don't belong. Many people have made the mistake of trying to get monkeys, and they end up really regretting it - not totally because of their behaviour, rambunctiousness, and difficulty of care and needs, but because they ended up being so heartbroken having to give up this "pet" they loved so much because so much as one event occurred that this monkey had to be taken and/or put to sleep.
Also, some people will go to horrible measures to try and "domesticate" their monkey. Some have all of their teeth removed and I think most of the monkeys that are pets are spayed/neutered.
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"Baby monkeys and apes destined for the 'pet' trade are literally "pulled" away from their protective mothers when they are only hours or days old. Remember, commercial gain (not compassion) is the breeder's motivation.
The infant monkeys/apes and their biological mothers typically suffer depression from the forced separation. "Breeder" females are often purposely impregnated at a frequency which can be 4-6 times higher than the species would breed in natural circumstances, leading to serious and often fatal/crippling maladies like hemorrhaging and severe bone mass depletion.
"Breeder" females are often purposely impregnated at a frequency which can be 4-6 times higher than the species would breed in natural circumstances
Purchasing an infant primate is always consumerism supporting an unscrupulous (and sometimes illegal) trade.
Raised by humans, the baby monkeys/apes never have the chance to develop as they should, thus they become psychologically maladjusted. They have little or no chance of leading life in accordance with their instincts as nature intended." (Testimonials page)
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http://www.petmonkey.info/ is a very useful site and presents very well why pet monkeys are definitely not the cute, cuddly pets people always presume. They are, indeed, very cute, but will likely never be domestic pets.
2007-01-16 23:12:49 · answer #2 · answered by PinkDagger 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well I love monkeys and I've asked this too and looked it up. It's one of the same reasons that people can't go out to the wild lands and bring horses back. They are wild animals. You have to be a certified wild animal trainer to own one privately. Once used to the wild they don't transition well and can be very dangerous to people if they don't like the place. My boyfriend found a way around that though, appearently you can adopt them from the zoo and they stay there so that the care is ceritified and safe but you can still visit, pet, feed, the works. Sadly my monkey died :( ... Look into possibly adopting one from your local zoo.
2007-01-16 22:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by ~Les~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not if your paris hilton, but if your NOT paris hilton, then you have to get a lisence from the state and then find somewhere where you can get one. Its so difficult becuase theyre wild animals, they need a specific environment and about 1000 other specific requirements. Theyre too much responsibility to have just as a pet for no reason other then theyre cute and you want one. Monkeys live a long time, plus they need other little monkey friends!!
2007-01-16 22:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by StarryEyezSurprise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are wild animals, the belong in the wild! To tell you the truth in other countries a lot of people have them as pets, they are like snake pets you always hear this horrible stories.
They are cute, but they bite really hard when they're angry, and they don't fear you like a dog would, they see you as an equal so they don't really have to obey you. Do you really want an animal like that?
2007-01-16 22:44:29 · answer #5 · answered by Alexandrarc 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's hard because they are endangered animals, and you can only have one in your house with a license. The reason they are in the zoo is because they where neglected, and the people at the zoo know how to take care of them right.
2007-01-16 22:42:31 · answer #6 · answered by .:Feliciano:. 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Monkeys aren't domesticated animals. They aren't suitable for pets. They also carry diseases that will make you sick and possibly kill you. Have fun looking at them at the zoo but forget about keeping one as a pet.
2007-01-16 22:43:32 · answer #7 · answered by kashmir 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some must carry diseases. Some are mean when you carry them home. They are cute but a I dont know why one would have them as pets. Get a dog or cat.
2007-01-16 22:43:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not hard, just order one overnight at:
http://www.petsovernight.com/
Pets Over Night
Delivering little bundles of love in a box, directly to your door.
2007-01-16 22:43:02 · answer #9 · answered by USAF, Retired 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
because they don't monkeys keep monkeys
2007-01-16 22:44:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋