Having been in a cage from the 3rd of April 2008, the female juvenile Sykes monkey has finally joined family and friends in their daily struggle. Today is the 13th may 2008 and it is exactly 0ne month and ten days since our dear patient was admitted. Our vet had no hope on his survival, his diagnosis was not promising. In most cases, animals with posterior paralysis due to spinal injuries do not do very well, so the vet suggested we put the patient down to relieve him of the pain. We could not buy this idea of putting him to a sleep, though in pain he showed a sign of hope in life. From the face of the monkey, she obviously looked traumatized. So a good diet, proper medication and dedication did the magic; she went home happier than ever and with only a faint limp. This is thanks to our supporters who made sure that there were drugs and food to this poor little fellow. It is now very true that young fellows can easily come back to a normal life even after multiple fractures of the body. John Jared Abuor
3 Comments posted on "AT LONG LAST, FINALLY HOME."
Theresa Siskind St Petersburg FL on May 14th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Wonderful news…animals are so resilient, given some love and attention, they can bounce back. Thank you so much for giving this precious monkey a second chance at a normal life.
sheryl, washington dc on May 17th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Great news, thanks for keeping us posted. BTW, I just sent $20 for a desnarer for five days. Will try to send more next pay period. s.
Veterinarian on June 4th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Is there continual monitoring of this animal now it is in the wild. A wild animal with any mild debilitation often cannot survive. How did the troop respond? Really one month in captivity is severe trama to put an animal through with an unlikely chance of survival. You should consider that the vet has the best interests of the animal at heart when he suggests euthanasia. I have seen the facilities in which you keep these animals and the negligence of the husbandry of the monkeys kept in your “care” and I would consider euthanasia would definitely be preferable to life for that month considering the chances of survival. Please post an update on how this monkey is doing in the wild. What markings have you given her for easy identification for monitoring. Post a comment
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The Colobus Trust was established in Diani Beach, Kenya, in 1997 to save the endangered Angolan colobus monkey which was a frequent victim of roadkills. The Trust's trademark is Colobridges - bridges over the roads for save overpass. Gwili, a Welsh volunteer at the Trust reports on the day to day activities in an busy local primate conservation charity 
