Exotic Incident #2325
Incident Date:
02/26/2016
Location:
n/a, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin monkey
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A person found a pet carrier containing a young capuchin monkey dumped at a rest stop by the side of a highway. The monkey was missing all his teeth and also a good portion of his fur.
He was transported to Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary, a Florida organization.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
https://www.thedodo.com/monkey-abandoned-at-rest-stop-1654031068.html