We would like to welcome the new members
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If you would like to receive the Mindy's
Memory Primate Sanctuary newsletter that
is sent out quarterly, please send your
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Come Meet The Monkeys.


This issue will introduce you to Zeke, Eleanor,
Cleo & Meg.


This newsletter will have a slightly different
format as all of the monkeys have the same
background.


Zeke, Eleanor, Cleo and Meg are retired
research monkeys that arrived on 10/17/01.
Unfortunately, Zeke's behavior does not
allow him to be housed with the females.
Zeke's enclosure is adjacent to one
shared by Eleanor, Meg and Cleo. Some of
their enrichment items include a
suspended feeding table, perfect for a
monkey picnic spread, shelves and poles
for climbing on, as well as overhead beams
for the monkeys to sit on and watch
everything around them. When they first
arrived, all they would do is sit on a
shelf, and not move. They had all of this
room to begin exploring and all they
would do is sit there. However, they were
enjoying napping in the sunshine. Then
they realized that they could do whatever
they wanted.

Some of the best information that I receive
from Linda comes in the form of normal
correspondence, as opposed to specific
questions. This was the case with an email
I received from Linda just after the
research monkeys arrived, and I would like
to share a portion of it with you. As we
were only discussing the idea of an online
newsletter at that time, Linda had no idea
that I would save it and use it for a
future newsletter. "If you could see the
monkeys when I step outside of the house
and are within their sight, you would know
why without a doubt, I do this work for
the monkeys. The research ladies sit on
top of their house, all eyes watching me
to see what I am bringing them to eat. If
you could see the absolute passion in
Zeke's face every time he gets apples,
bananas, grapes or sweet potato slices,
it would bring tears to your eyes."

Zeke is a 16 year old Stumptail Macaque.
He was born in the research lab and was
rejected by his mother. Even though Zeke's
aggression does not allow him to be placed
with the females, he does vocalize with them,
as well as with the other Stumptails. One of
his favorite past times is reaching through
the enclosure and picking himself a handful
of grass. Another favorite is sifting through
his mulch floor looking for peanuts.


Eleanor, the dominant female, is a 24 year
old Stumptail Macaque. Eleanor grooms and
is groomed by Zeke through the wire that
separates them. Her favorite fruit is bananas
and her favorite vegetable is green peppers.


Cleo is a 22 year old Stumptail Macaque.
The sounds of crickets and frogs in the
nearby pond intrigue her. Cleo allows
Zeke to groom her through the wire that
separates them until he decides that it
is time to pull on her bottom lip and
then she runs away.


Meg is a 22 year old Stumptail Macaque.
If you want to make her day, bring her
a nice thick Peanut Butter and Jelly
sandwich. Meg will not go anywhere near
Zeke.


If you need a gift idea, or would like
to make a fruit donation yourself, please
call 1-800-274-2677 and ask that a box of
oranges, apples or bananas be added to
the weekly order (every Monday) that
Linda places. Payment can be made
directly or you can make arrangements
with Linda 405-387-4354 or
Linda@... to have your
payment sent to Mindys.

If you would like to send the monkeys
sunflower seeds please visit
http://www.nutsonline.com or any
other online store you prefer.
Mindy's usually orders 5 lb bags.


Mindy's could really use some volunteers.
The sanctuary is located in Newcastle
Oklahoma. This is near Oklahoma City.
If you are interested, or know someone
that would like to help, 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 all set to music


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


*****
Please read "A Monkey's Prayer" which was
written by Linda
http://www.mindysmem.org/monkprayer.html
*****


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 SOME HUNGRY
PRIMATES.


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


At RedJellyFish http://www.redjellyfish.com
a simple click allows you to donate food to
a hungry primate. While there you can also
preserve the Rainforest.

If you would like to participate in many
other click to donate websites, please
visit my website:
http://www.amomentintimedonations.freeservers.com
Whether your interests lie in helping animals,
the environment or humanitarian causes, there
is a click to donate website for you.


SANCTUARY WISH LIST

Toys
Jelly
Stamps
Craisins
Juicy Juice
Peanut Butter
Raw In Shell Peanuts


WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP:

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


For your convenience, donations can be
made online through Paypal by visiting
the Mindy's website:
http://www.mindysmem.org Click on Meet
Our Monkeys. For a one time donation
click on either the monkeys name or
"Make A Donation" near the top of the page.
There are other donation choices near the
bottom of the page. You can make a donation
to the Building Fund to help raise funds
for future residents. This fund was set
up when we were not able to raise funds
quickly enough to rescue Ben and Norman
before they were sold back into research.
You can also donate 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. Send 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
Linda@...
http://www.mindysmem.org
Mindy's Memory Primate Sanctuary
P.O. Box 134
Newcastle, OK 73065

WRITTEN BY JOANNE CHRISTIE-SHPAK


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