The second group of stump-tails from WAO arrived safely today. We’ve been keeping a close eye on them due to the heat but they seem to be handling it well. They were anxious to exit the transport crates but settled in quickly to relaxing and hanging out in the shade. Tomorrow morning we’ll release them into the main enclosure. Get some rest stumpers, tomorrow’s another big day!
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Debbie Reek
Tremendous work all of you have done. I'm so terribly sorry for the the sanctuary that had to close due to lack of funds. I was one of their "funders" but apparently it wasn't half enough. They were helping out wildlife so selflessly -
I know with the help of the Humane
Society and your selfless and very, very hard work, you can continue to allow these creatures the best life any stump-tail could wish for in these *%^^^$* TIMES! Much love to you all.August 1 at 8:32pm · · 1
Mark Hernandez Sadly, the WAO closed due to misappropriation of funds and violations of the USDA/APHIS AWA which led to a "lack of funds." WAO animals did not receive adequate care which is why I am thrilled the animals were relocated to new homes. I look forward to the day when all the animals are free from the WAO and this sad chapter comes to a close.
Toni Rapone Does anyone know how many macaques are in this second group? Ten in the first group, I know. Is there a schedule for the remaining groups. How many and when? I thought I saw it published somewhere but now cannot find it again. Ithink we should should all give a donation of $107 to commemorate and celebrate this remarkable and generous achievement for 107 primates.
Friends of the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary
Hi Toni Rapone. Here are some numbers: There were 9 stump-tails in the second group. This Thursday and Friday 28 hybrid long-tail/pig-tailed macaques will make the trip to the sanctuary and in a couple of weeks 23 more stump-tails will arri
ve. After that we'll take a short break to collectively catch our breath and allow the construction crew to complete the second set of enclosures - then it's on to the remaining 37 primates. Great idea and here's the link if anyone would like to help the monkeys (any amount is great but we do like Toni's idea):http://
rg/donations/
index.php?main_page=index&c
Tuesday ·
Toni Rapone There it is. I just put through my $107 for this compassionate rescue. But it is an expensive one and probably a quantum leap in financial needs for our much-loved sanctuary. I hope this donation will be the first of many from the Friends of the Sanctuary to celebrate this historic event.
Tuesday ·
Friends of the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary We've been out all day in the heat working on the enclosure for the pig-tail hybrids arriving tomorrow and Friday and we're all flat out exhausted. What a wonderful thing to come home to - thanks Toni Rapone and everyone else for your support, it means more than you know! Tomorrow's another exciting day and we're hoping everything goes smoothly for this move too.
Wednesday ·
Looks like the move of all the monks will not be completed until next month. Better late than never.
Next Day:
http://kmaland.com/deananddon.asp?story=18017.mp3 - radio interview with BF EVP, Adam Roberts, talking about the WAO monkey moves.
Next Day:
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Liked · Friday, August 10, 2012
Long day for monkeys and humans alike but we now have over half of the hybrid group here at their new home. Sixteen arrived early this afternoon and they are settling in nicely. Tomorrow the remaining members of the group will join these and then Saturday they are scheduled to be let out into the main enclosure where climbing structures, swings and large swimming tubs await! One of the youngsters waits patiently (or not) for us to fill his small tub.
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