My room mates are lazy and one of them decided to fake a disability in order to get a helper monkey. The monkey was doing a good job but there are 4 of us and it was hard to keep up. So the guys stole a second female monkey thinking that they would breed. Unfortunately it turned out to be male and now the house has turned into a war zone with the monkeys fighting and marking out their territory. The screaming and stench is attracting attention from the neighbours. The guys are considering bumping off the second monkey or dressing it as a baby and leaving it at the local orphanage. We can't return the monkey or we will get arrested and 2 of us are already on good behaviour bonds for minor offenses. What can we do with the second monkey?
2007-03-16 22:04:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I'm not sure as to whether or not you're serious about this question. Owning a pet monkey is illegal in most states, and requires a license. Your best bet would be to turn the monkeys into a shelter/humane society (zoos will NOT take former pets) where they can be properly cared for.
Here are some facts you should know. I also posted a few links and resources to help you better understand monkey behaviors/problems.
Hope this helps.
-- It is estimated that for every reported monkey bite, at least ten bites go unreported. Most U.S. states have mandatory rabies testing requirements for wild animals. This means that if a monkey bites or scratches someone, the owner may be required to relinquish the monkey to health officials and the monkey will be killed and decapitated for rabies testing.
-- Children are especially vulnerable to being attacked since monkeys and apes are naturally inclined to establish dominance hierarchies.
-- Many individuals who purchase exotic animals, including monkeys and apes, intending to make them in to 'pets' do not consider the following:
Exotic animals need physical and psychological enrichment; spacious and secure enclosures; companionship of conspecifics, and they have specialized dietary and nutritional needs. Depending on the species, costs associated with responsibly caring for an exotic animal can run in to thousands of dollars a year. Many insurance companies refuse home owner's coverage to those in possession of species deemed 'dangerous'. In many locales, it may be difficult or even impossible to find a veterinarian who is qualified and experienced to handle/treat exotic species. New bills/laws banning private sector possession of wild/exotic animals are being introduced/passed at unprecedented rates. Unlike domestic dogs/cats, some animal species (nonhuman primates) can have life-spans of 30-40 years.
-- In an attempt to establish dominance, monkeys may attack their human family members. Once owners realize they can't handle the animals, they look to place them in other homes.
-- Nonhuman primates pose safety and health risks to their possessors and any person coming into contact with them. Nonhuman primates are notorious for harboring deadly and contagious illnesses such as tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and Simian Herpes B.
-- Though infant monkeys and apes (like all mammalian species) are completely dependent on their caretakers, nonhuman primates are not domesticated, and their instincts remain very much intact in captivity. Adult monkeys and apes exhibit aggression and instinctively bite and scratch. Individuals possessing primate species often attempt to change the nature of the monkey/ape rather than the nature of the care provided. Such tactics include confinement in small barren enclosures, chaining, shocking, beating "into submission," or even painful mutilations, such as tooth and nail removal.
Your roommates were very irresponsible to do what they did without literally looking it up.. and trying to breed monkeys? Very illegal stuff here. Your best bet would be to e-mail primaterescue (link provided) and let them know your situation.
They may be able to offer you more help.
2007-03-16 22:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by mroof! 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ditch the roomies and keep the monkeys.. at least they are doing something.
2007-03-16 22:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by hotsnakes2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cute. Have you ever considered writing for the Globe or the Enquirer?
2007-03-17 00:14:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, but you can't just say that you have a disability, you must PROVE it! I don't buy your fairytale! Nice try, though!
2007-03-17 02:40:47 · answer #4 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like your creativity here... but you are full of "it".. but nice story.
2007-03-16 22:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by skinnywayne 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
dang i lost my banna
2007-03-16 22:07:18 · answer #6 · answered by crengle60 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋