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June 13, 2012
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Whew, this has been a record spring for Jungle Friends. We welcomed 5 new capuchin monkeys and a bird.
KC and Max, both former pets, came to us from different parts of Michigan, Pip and Zeke from a mid-western college, and last week we rescued little Annabelle right here in Florida.
We also welcomed Gabby, an umbrella cockatoo, to our sanctuary. He is getting acquainted with the other cockatoos and having words with the macaws. And for all you bird lovers -- we need to build another parrot habitat, so please send a donation -- just earmark it 'For the Birds'!
Jungle Friends also has an Independence Day Cause to help us build another new habitat. We have monkeys on our waiting list right now who are living in laboratories, waiting for their chance at freedom. Stop Animal Exploitation Now will match up to $2,000! Our goal is to raise $5,000 by the Fourth of July, let's make that happen!
We have been lucky to have the room to give forever homes to so many monkeys, but we are running out of room and there are more at the door. Please help us with our Expansion Project.
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Featured Video: Annabelle Goes from Rags to Riches
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We rescued Annabelle, a 7-year-old weeper capuchin, from a hoarder where she was kept in shocking conditions last week. Now she is living the good life at Jungle Friends. Learn more about Annabelle's back-story.
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No Blues for these Brothers
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After a long drive to Florida last month, Pip and Zeke, two brothers retiring from research, were both terrified when they finally arrived at Jungle Friends. But it didn't take them long to start investigating their new home, compliments of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, New England Anti-Vivisection Society and the Beige family. If you walk by Pip and Zeke's habitat, the first thing
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Watch news coverage of Pip and Zeke's arrival at Jungle Friends
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you will notice is how friendly Pip is. He will run to you, climb up 15' high, and then show you where to find his shy brother Zeke. Pip and Zeke were born at the college where they were being studied for their social behavior. And had the good fortune of staying together as they grew to maturity. Soon they will have the chance to meet girl monkeys, so let's hope sibling rivalry doesn't get in the way of two love matches! And special thanks to Claudia, the professor at the college where Pip and Zeke were born, who made a large donation toward their on-going care. Zeke was just sponsored tonight, don't let Pip feel left out -- Sponsor Pip! |
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The Sebastian Sanctuary, in memory
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Maxine, Lilliana, & Joel Beige present a sign for the habitat they helped fund
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We always hope every monkey story will have a happy ending like Annabelle's rescue last week. But in the case of Sebastian, a pet whose guardians just wanted him to have a more natural life, the story ended sadly. Sebastian never got the chance to live at Jungle Friends, because he suffered a heart attack and passed away just days before he was due to arrive. Fortunately for two monkeys on the Jungle Friends waiting list, the Beige family donated funds toward a new habitat called Sebastian's Sanctuary, which helped provide a home for Pip and Zeke.We are so sorry that we never got to meet Sebastian, but we will keep his memory alive with his special habitat. Read Sebastian's Memoriam.
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Jungle Friends supports Mercy for Animals
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Kari and MFA Founder, Nathan Runkle
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Jungle Friends founder Kari Bagnall is more than just a passionate primate advocate. She is an active advocate for the compassionate treatment of all animals everywhere. This past weekend, Kari traveled to California to participate in a fundraising event for Mercy for Animals, a leading national force for the respectful and compassionate treatment of farmed animals. The event raised nearly half a million dollars for MFA, and Kari's attendance helped raise awareness of the Jungle Friends mission among an elite group of animal advocates.
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