Primate Update E-Newsletter, Vol. 4, Issue 1, Part 2

WHAT’S HAPPENING at PPS

Spider Monkey Dedication Ceremony

Spider monkey brothers, Carlos and Montana, spent 16 years at tourist attractions. They lived in a small cage, on display 24 hours a day, enduring a steady stream of sightseers. In 2010, we gave them refuge, and brought them to the peace and quiet of Pacific Primate Sanctuary. They were placed in temporary housing, with the hope that we would be able to build them a new enclosure. Plans were drawn up for a 40-foot enclosure. It would be filled with jungle plants and would allow Carlos and Montana the space to express their natural behaviors; brachiating, exploring, and foraging.

However, new enclosures are expensive, and Pacific Primate Sanctuary does not receive any federal funding; we rely on the donations of compassionate individuals to support and sustain us. We are fortunate to have an amazing assembly of angels, and we appealed to them to help us create a new home for the spider monkey brothers. One Miracle Worker in particular has been there for Pacific Primate Sanctuary from the beginning, supporting us in our life-saving work. Her generous donations have made so much possible for Pacific Primate Sanctuary!

PPS Board Members and Supporters at the 

Spider Monkey Enclosure Dedication Ceremony

Joani has contributed to the creation of the Sanctuary Facility, the Capuchin enclosures, the Extension and sponsored our Internship Program. When we began construction on the Spider Monkey enclosures, once again, this compassionate supporter stepped forward, funding almost the entire project! On January 2, 2012 the Sanctuary hosted a ceremony in honor of her vital partnership over the past 20 years, dedicating the Spider Monkey Enclosures to her.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION

Thank you for doing what you are doing. I see how happy Carlos and Montana are and how they are enjoying their new enclosure. They will always have a special place in my hart because I used to take care of them…I am so glad they finally have a real home! —-Elaine

What a wonderful privilege to have spent time as a Pacific Primate Sanctuary volunteer…Each monkey has left an impression on my heart and together have taught me to take more care with this world…The Sanctuary is an amazing place full of love and light. — Past PPS Volunteer, Stacy

HOW TO HELP THE MONKEYS

Did you know that you can earn money for Pacific Primate Sanctuary just by doing things that you already do anyway? The average person can easily raise $50 for the Sanctuary over the course of the year using GoodSearch.com, GoodShop.com and GoodDining.com! GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo based search engine. After designating Pacific Primate Sanctuary as your charity of choice, every time you do an Internet search, using GoodSearch.com, a penny will be donated to the Sanctuary. If you search the web 6 times each day, by the end of the year you will have raised $20! GoodShop is a network of popular online stores. If you designate Pacific Primate Sanctuary as your charity of choice, when you shop at any of these stores using the GoodShop.com network, the store will donate a portion of your purchase to PPS at no extra cost to you! Plus, there are over 100,000 coupons available for you to use to help you save money. The newest addition to GoodSearch.com is the GoodDining program. If you eat at one of thousands of participating restaurants, part of what you pay for the meal will be donated. All of these programs are easy, free and turn simple everyday actions into a way to help the Sanctuary and make the world a better place.

For more details, please watch this informative video online: http://www.goodsearch.com/getstarted.aspx?viewType=RV

Volunteer Your Time
We are currently in need of more local volunteers! If you live on Maui and are interested in becoming one of Pacific Primate Sanctuary’s Angels, volunteering your time and skills, please e-mail us at pps@aloha.net

We need Animal Caregivers, Office Assistants, Handymen, and Gardeners/Landscapers. Retirees are welcome!

How to Donate Directly
We deeply appreciate your continued partnership. You, and your family and friends, can make tax-deductible donations to the Sanctuary on our Website: www.pacificprimate.org and on FaceBook, using PayPal, or by sending a check to:
Pacific Primate Sanctuary
500-A Haloa Road
Haiku, HI 96708

With your support, you make everything we do possible!

PPS INTERNSHIP

Welcome Mary!
Our newest Intern, Mary, has arrived. She has begun her training, and is already showing great skill and an enthusiasm to learn.

Mary Writes:

I can offer Pacific Primate Sanctuary my animal care experience from working with a wide variety of farm animals all of my life and from my experience working with exotic animals in a zoo environment. My goal for this internship is to acquire as much knowledge as possible regarding New World primates.
I have always wanted to work with these species and hope to use this opportunity to fulfill that dream.
I believe Pacific Primate Sanctuary can provide me with a new perspective regarding animal care and more specifically a vast amount of knowledge regarding New World primate care in a naturalistic setting. I also hope to gain experience involving primate medical care.


I do not believe there is any other place like Pacific Primate Sanctuary and I hope to absorb every aspect of the daily sanctuary operations.

Welcome Mary, We are so excited to have you on our Team!

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