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

Come meet the monkeys, see what they were
and who they have become.

This issue will feature Tasha and Chimi.


Tasha is an approximately 18 year old
Lesser Spot-Nose Guenon, who arrived in
July 2000. Linda is 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 a 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.


ALL RESIDENTS OF THE SANCTUARY ARE
AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP, PLEASE VISIT
THE MINDY'S WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.


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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.


SANCTUARY WISH LIST
Jelly
Craisins
Juicy Juice (for biscuit soaking)
Peanut Butter
Raw In Shell Peanuts


WE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE EVERYONE AWARE OF
TWO WEBSITES THAT YOU CAN VISIT ON A DAILY
BASIS AND WITH A SIMPLE CLICK YOU CAN DONATE
FOOD TO A HUNGRY PRIMATE.

At Care2.com's Race For the Primates,
http://www.primates.care2.com you can
help protect chimpanzees, gorillas,
bonobos and other endangered primates
sponsored by the Jane Goodall Foundation.
By registering, you can keep track of
your own donations as well as invite
friends to join the race. While there
you can also participate in races to
Save Baby Seals, Big Cats, The Oceans,
The Rainforest, Pets In Need, Children
In Need and Stop Violence.

At Redjellyfish.com,
http://www.redjellyfish.com a simple
click allows you to feed a hungry primate.
While there you can also save the Rainforest.

If you would like to participate in many
other click to donate websites, please visit
my webpage,
http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?tashasmom
Whether your interest lies in helping animals,
the environment or humanitarian causes there
is a website there for you.


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 through Paypal, by
visiting the Mindy's website
http://www.mindysmem.org Click on
Meet Our Monkeys, on each monkey page,
for a one time donation, you can either
click on the monkeys name or "Make A
Donation" near the top of the page. Near
the bottom of the page, there are other
donation choices. 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 By
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
Please visit my website
http://www.amomentintimedonations.freeservers.com
where you can explore several wildlife
sanctuaries, including Mindy's. There
are also many links to Click to Donate
websites (which are done at no cost to you),
Helpful Organizations, Websites of Interest,
a collection of Animal Poems, an Animal
Story, Quotes as well as ways to help your
favorite organization.


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