We would like to welcome the new members to
Monkey Tales.


Sadly, Mindy's has lost one of its residents. On
June 13, 2004, Gilligan, a 15 year old Rhesus
Macaque, passed away. If you would like to know
more about Gilligan, you can read about him by
visiting http://www.mindysmem.org/gilligan.html


This issue will feature Tasha and Chimi.


Tasha is a 17 year old Lesser Spot-Nose Guenon,
who arrived in July 2000. We are not sure how
many owners this poor girl has had, in the 13 years
prior to her arrival. We do know that at some point
when she was very young she was kept as a
display at a used car dealership. Evidently, it was
thought that this would help generate customers.
She had been kept tethered with a leash and collar
for an unknown number of years. Her last owners
had her for only 3 years when she was given to Mindy's.
When Tasha was picked up she had a choke chain
wired around her neck, with one end dangling. Tasha
had to pick up and carry the chain to walk. Her owners
stated that when they tried to remove it she would
attempt to bite. Not wanting to be bitten, they left
it on. When it was removed, both hide and hair came
with it. There is a scar for every link of that chain
circling her neck. Before finding the perfect best friend
for Tasha she babysat several new arrivals. Amazingly,
she had never seen another monkey before and yet
was able to help newcomers adjust. Thanks to Tasha,
they learned how to socialize. Tasha does not like to
have her picture taken. When Linda approaches with
the camera, Tasha jumps up and down and runs at
the camera. Now her life is shared with Chimi.

Chimi is a Campbell's Guenon, who arrived in October 2001.
She was originally placed at Mostly Monkeys Sanctuary
http://www.mostlymonkeys.org in California. It is in the
monkeys best interest to be paired with another of the
same species. Sometimes in order to accomplish this a
monkey is transferred to another sanctuary. Chimi is
another former pet who was loved very much for 16 years.
Since California law does not allow primates to be owned,
she was confiscated and sent to Mostly Monkeys. Not
having a human for companionship was a major adjustment.
She now had to learn to rely on another monkey. She has
adapted wonderfully. Tasha and Chimi could not be closer.
They enjoy gazing out their window, watching everything
that is going on.


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Please read "A Monkey's Prayer"
which was written by Linda
http://www.mindysmem.org/monkprayer.html
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Mindy's could really use some volunteers. The
sanctuary is located in New Castle, Oklahoma
which is near Oklahoma City. If you live in the
area or know someone that is interested in
volunteering, please call Linda at 405-387-4354.
If she is not available, there is an answering
machine for you to leave a message.


When you make a $25.00 donation or sponsor a
monkey you will receive a Flip Album on CD. You
will view monkeys playing, eating and socializing.
This is set to music.


Photos of many of the monkeys can be viewed at
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Monkeytales
Mindy's has the largest enclosures of any primate
sanctuary, complete with wooden shelves and
perches for the monkeys to sit on and climb to.
Please bear in mind that many of the pictures are
taken at an angle as the monkeys can be sitting
as high as 15 feet off the ground. This could make
the enclosures look smaller than they actually are.


HOW YOU CAN HELP

When shopping online, please check and see if the
store that you are making your purchases from is
listed at http://www.IGIVE.com If it is and you
select Mindy's as your charity of choice, the
sanctuary will receive a portion of your purchase
donated. This is done at no cost to you. The
amount of the donation varies by store.


For your convenience, you can make a donation
online by clicking on "Make A Donation" on the
Mindys' website homepage. You can make a
donation to The Building Fund to house future
residents. This fund was set up when funds
were not able to be raised quickly enough to
rescue Ben and Norman before they were sold
back into research. You can also make your
donation to the Mindy's General Fund.


If you know an animal lover and don't know
what to give as a gift, we have the solution.
Make a donation in their name and a card will
be sent letting them know that you have made
the donation.



Information Provided - Linda Barcklay
Director
Mindy's Memory Primate Sanctuary
P.O. Box 134
New Castle, Oklahoma 73065
http://www.mindysmem.org

Written By - Joanne Christie-Shpak


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