WHAT’S HAPPENING at PPS
Two cotton top tamarins, who
spent their entire lives in research laboratories and were finally coming to
Pacific Primate Sanctuary, died en-route. The airline has not responded to our inquiries.
Our veterinarian says: Two endangered primates enter alive and leave dead. Not
coincidence. This is an issue that is preventable and deserves attention and
action immediately. For more information,
please go to: http://www.change.org/petitions/two-endangered-tamarins-die-on-continental-cargo-flight
Farewell
Dr. Bud
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Dr. Bud
pruning an enclosure
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Long time Animal Caregiver
Volunteer and PPS Board Vice President, Dr. Bud, has announced his retirement
from Pacific Primate Sanctuary. Since
he began volunteering at PPS, in March 2002, Dr. Bud has been an extremely
dedicated and reliable animal caregiver. He has always arrived early for two AM
shifts each week and immediately begun the vital task of preparing the
breakfast for up to 70 monkeys.
Not only has he been incredibly dependable, but he
has also taken great pride in every task he has undertaken. Sleeping boxes
gleam when he has finished cleaning them. The outdoor enclosures look beautiful
after he has pruned them, allowing the sunshine to stream in and warm the
monkeys, many of whom have never seen sunlight before coming to the Sanctuary.
He has been a model for other volunteers in his work ethic, proficiency, and
service to the animals.
When describing why he
volunteered he once wrote, “It’s all about the monkeys!” and he has cared for
monkeys with skill, joy, wonder, and empathy. He beamed when there were
newborns and grieved when monkeys have passed. He has given his hands, heart
and soul to maintaining the Sanctuary and keeping all of its residents happy
and well.
Additionally, with his medical
background, Dr. Bud has provided invaluable insights into many illnesses and
helped to find which treatments and medications can be used to help improve the
primates’ health and wellbeing.
Dr.
Bud has also been the Vice President of Pacific Primate Sanctuary’s Board of
Directors. He has seen the Sanctuary through many ups and down, held
us steady through many challenges, and helped us chart a sure and positive
course. His insights and perceptions have contributed
enormously to the growth of PPS and the high level of care we are able to
provide. Dr. Bud has been a remarkable volunteer, and we feel so fortunate to
have had him as a part of the Pacific Primate Sanctuary Family!
As past Intern
Tez says: “He is such a good man with a heart of gold.” We wish him
all the best!
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| Dr.Bud, after receiving Maui County’s “Volunteer Hero Award” |
Dr. Bud Writes:
After ten years… it is time to step
aside. Although I am very sad about leaving all my friends at the
sanctuary, I feel very blessed to have been able to spend over 5000 hours with
the monkeys. That experience will stay with me the rest of my life. I hope the
sanctuary continues to provide excellent care for the monkeys in their
retirement and will allow me to visit in the future.
HOW YOU CAN HELP the MONKEYS
Volunteer Your Time
We are currently in need of more local volunteers! We need
Animal Caregivers, Handy people, and Gardeners/Landscapers. Retirees are
welcome. If you live on Maui and are interested in becoming one of Pacific
Primate Sanctuary’s Angels, by volunteering your time and skills, please e-mail
us at pps@aloha.net
Spread the Word
One of the easiest ways for you to support the monkeys at
Pacific Primate Sanctuary is by sharing information about our refuge with
others. Pass this E-Newsletter on
to your family and friends and encourage them to “Like” us on Facebook— http://www.facebook.com/PacificPrimateSanctuary
Looking for a
Meaningful Gift?
You can make a donation in honor of a friend or family
member and we will send them a beautiful Contribution Certificate to
commemorate your gift. Just send your donation, along with the name and contact
information for the person you wish to receive the certificate. Contribution Certificates make
wonderful gifts for any special occasion. The support of compassionate people
is what keeps our good work going. Please help us continue to protect and conserve
the beings with whom we share the Earth.
Donating
to Pacific Primate Sanctuary can be as simple as doing an Internet search, or
shopping online- two things that you are probably already doing!
Visit GoodSearch.com and designate Pacific Primate Sanctuary
as your charity of choice and get started using this wonderful program. Each time you do a search using GoodSearch, or shop online using GoodShop, a contribution will be made to
PPS!
How
to Donate Directly
We deeply appreciate your contributions to the monkeys. You
and your family and friends, can make tax-deductible donations 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
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During the first phase of their training,
Interns learn to prepare
nutritious
breakfasts for the monkeys.
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Congratulations Stephanie on Graduating from the AM and PM Shift
Protocol Training! Stephanie, our newest Intern, has been at the
Sanctuary for just over a month and has completed her training for both the AM
and PM shifts. She has adeptly learned how to provide daily care and nurturing
to the 65 monkeys at the Sanctuary. This includes preparing and distributing
food, administering medications, monitoring the health and well-being of the
monkeys, providing enrichment, and creating and maintaining beautiful, clean
enclosures for the animals. Stephanie has also learned how to update PPS Manual
documents, medical records, and animal databases, including primate genealogies.
Her exceptional teachers,
Interns Annabel and Mary, and Operations Manager, Erin, have now started
Stephanie’s Emergency Care training and have begun sharing their experience and
knowledge of Colony Management. Stephanie is currently creating a document of
hematological blood values for cotton top tamarins and working on the monkeys’
medical records.
Congratulations
Intern Mary on becoming a Primary Animal Caregiver!
In order to be certified as a Primary Animal Caregiver, an Intern
must be competent in all areas of animal care and facility management. Mary is an excellent Animal Caregiver;
she knows how to respond to many different situations and, efficiently and
expertly, provides emergency care when it is necessary. She makes excellent recommendations
regarding colony management, providing suggestions on which monkeys should be
paired and where best to place them.
Mary always stays on top of the office work component of
the Internship, making sure that all PPS Manual documents are up to date. Most recently, Mary demonstrated her
skill in training new volunteers, which was her final step in becoming
certified as a Primary Animal Caregiver.
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