SANCTUARY NEWS
Caring for the Elderly
Pacific
Primate Sanctuary provides the monkeys in our care with a home where
they can live free from exploitation for the rest of their lives. We are glad they can grow old together
in a tranquil environment. Similar to the human population, as the primates
age, their abilities and health may begin to decline, and we see health
problems such as cardiac and renal failure. Some monkeys develop arthritis and
find it harder to climb and leap.
Many lose fat mass, making it difficult to maintain their body heat.
As caregivers, we make
sure to provide specialized care to the aging monkeys, paying special attention
to their individual needs. We keep them warm with heat lamps and extra blankets
during the night. Many geriatric
monkeys get specialized diets, with delicious higher calorie foods to help
increase their body weight. Several require medication and frequent visits to
the veterinarian to treat chronic health problems. As our current population grows older, there has been an
increase in mobility problems.
In order to accommodate these
monkeys, there is a pressing need for additional shelves and ramps in many enclosures.
We have spoken with our friends at Corners, LTD and have placed an order for
extra shelves and walkways. We are so fortunate to have received a generous
donation for this project, from Joani, a long-time, and very cherished
supporter. However, we still need
extra funds to cover the costs of shipping and installing the new equipment.
Another major concern is that the Sanctuary’s animal
care expenditures have significantly increased, due mainly to the requirements
for specialized food and medical care for the elderly monkeys at PPS. Your support will help us continue to
provide a warm, safe home for our geriatric friends!
Please donate now at: http://www.pacificprimate.org/help-donate.htm
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. We have filed a complaint
with the USDA and Continental Cargo is currently under investigation. Please
join the 677 people who have signed our on-line petition at:
http://www.change.org/petitions/two-endangered-tamarins-die-on-continental-cargo-flight
Welcome to our newest
Volunteers, John, Paul, Druanne and Terese:
John is a writer and editor, who also
has business and website maintenance experience. He has always had a passion for primates, and is eager to
support Pacific Primate Sanctuary.
John is volunteering his time to help us with some office projects,
including updating our website and researching and applying for new funding
opportunities.
Paul is a retired teacher, who has been
a long time supporter of Pacific Primate Sanctuary. He has joined us for the Monday and Friday afternoon shifts
as a Support Staff Volunteer. He
has many years of experience volunteering at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens,
and we are thrilled that he will be able to use his horticultural skills here
at PPS.
Druanne is a high school Senior with a
passion for animals. She is
currently doing a senior project on animal cruelty, with a particular focus on
animals in research. Druanne is very excited to work with primates, and to be a
part of their rehabilitation. She
is going to be volunteering as an Animal Caregiver Volunteer on Sunday
afternoons.
Terese is volunteering several hours a
week to fulfill a project for a class at the University of Hawaii- Maui
Campus. She has spent many years
working as a Vet Tech, and the monkeys will really benefit from her skills. Welcome John,
Paul, Druanne, and Terese we are so grateful to have you at PPS!
WAYS YOU CAN HELP the
MONKEYS at PPS
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!
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