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JUNGLE FRIENDS PRIMATE SANCTUARY INC
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November 2, 2012
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I hope most of you have followed the story of Murphy Brown's adventures from Los Angeles to the magical land of Jungle Friends. I wrote a piece for the last newsletter and then another for the website after her arrival in April.
Well it's now July and many things have happened in those three months. First of and most amazing of all....Murphy Brown has been off of insulin since June 27th and tests normal for the first time in almost five years. Why? Diet? Exercise? Perhaps....but to reverse the damage that was done in those five years of suffering at the hands of incompetent vets and a well meaning but incompetent human mother is only one thing , A MIRACLE. If love could cure diabetes, Murphy would have been cured. Upon her diagnosis, I took classes to learn about the disease, I searched the internet, I sent her blood tests to different vets. I got so many different opinions that nothing made sense. I have, in writing, Murphy's original vets' instructions, that would have killed her had I followed them. I did not give up... I prayed and I cried and I loved that little monkey more than ever. I met Kari and Nicole in January and knew that my prayers had been answered. I told Kari I would wait until April 10th and if I didn't have a plane that could take us I would drive. On April 6th, as I am calling rent-a-car places, my phone beeps and it's a friend telling me I have a plane, leaving April 10th. The rest is history.
I left my heart and my monkey on June 21st. Murphy is having so much fun and is feeling so good that she doesn’t even miss me. That's okay, I miss her enough for both of us. I have become Kari's assistant (assistant what, I have no idea) and I can't wait to get back to my second home. I plan on visiting as often as possible when I can't be there in person I am in touch everyday by telephone and e-mail. And I will continue to fundraise for Jungle Friends.
I urge everyone try a little fundraising, if not for Jungle Friends then for something else you really believe in. Not only am I helping a truly worthy cause but I also found that I have a lot of generous, loving people in my life and for that I will be forever grateful.
Please help Jungle Friends today with your tax deductible contribution through Paypal.
Thank you for your continued support.
Lots of Monkey Love,
Kari and the Monks
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October 30, 2012
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Jungle friends is a awesome place, have been there to help several times. Love the habitats and the great spaces that all of the monkeys have to play . They are the luckiest monekys to be able to live their lives out in such a special place. To have the dedication, and the constant observation, of all of the people that makes JUNGLE FRIENdS, the place that it is. Thank you for caring. Brandon Dillard
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October 30, 2012
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My experience with Jungle Friends is from a slightly different viewpoint, as the owner of a 20 year old Umbrella Cockatoo that Kari agreed to provide sanctuary for. There are only five large exotic birds living there since primates are the specialty of this organization. I had raised this bird "from an egg" and have always been involved in ensuring his well being, either in my direct care, or in the care of an adoptive home. In May of 2012 I became aware that he was in a situation of neglect at an adoptive home in Florida and he needed rapid intervention. While I was considering all options Kari Bagnall, of Jungle Friends heard of our plight and offered to take him in for a safe lifetime home. A few weeks later I flew down to Florida from Vermont, rented a big SUV and retrieved my "boy", taking him to Gainesville myself for placement. Jungle Friends was known to me by their excellent reputation and their accreditation status, but I had not visited before. I was provided housing and stayed several days, working as a volunteer throughout that time, while I settled my beloved bird into his new aviary home. The experience far exceeded my every hope for him. Jungle Friends is a serene beautiful country setting ideally suited by climate and location for its purpose as an animal sanctuary. Kari and her staff, interns and volunteers are fully commited to providing top shelf care to all residents. Every aspect of their well being is attended to. Firstly for physical health every animal has clean spacious secure housing, high quality food, and all appropriate veterinary care. Going way beyond the basics, the happiness of each individual is carefully considered by providing expression of their natural behaviors and all accomodations for their personal needs. Kari is exceptionally knowledgeable in the care of these highly intelligent social animals, which includes the various species of primates and the few lucky exotic birds that get to call Jungle Friends a permanent home. I have been directly involved for eight years as a volunteer and employee of another first class accredited animal sanctuary. Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary is the best of its kind as a species specialized animal care non-profit. Kari has my endorsement, my financial support, and my heartfelt appreciation for the life she has given my beloved cockatoo, and the life she provides to all of her "monks". If you care about wild animals having the best life captivity can provide, please give your support to Jungle Friends.
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October 26, 2012
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We have a 26 year old capuchin named Max who has been apart of our family all that time. But he was just not living the life we wanted for him and I never would have just given him to just anyplace. We searched and found this place and it has been a life saver for Max we took care of him as best we could but he needed so much more. Now he has it. This place is amazing and every one there is there for the monkeys. I helped out there and it was hard work everyone there is just great. I plan on helping again as much as I can. Thank you Jungle Friends...keep up the great work... Chris Coppock Allegan MI.
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October 20, 2012
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I believed I was "rescuing" a baby brown capuchin when his owner unexpectedly passed away. I fell in love with him immediately and thought I was giving him a good life. Then I saw a documentary about Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary and realized that I could never give him the life he deserved. I contacted Kari at JF and explained Jak's (the greatest monkey ever!) situation. Not only did she agree to take him and provide a forever home with his like species, she also agreed to take me! By allowing me to visit, volunteer, and receive invaluable education and advice about the plight of exoctic animals, I am now able to pass this knowledge on to other's. The only way Jak could be happier is if he had been allowed to stay with his mother as a baby. I love this sanctuary and all of the interns, volunteers, and staff that make it their daily mission to care for all the monkeys... and dogs...and all creatures great and small!!
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October 18, 2012
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary is an amazing place with amazing monkeys, as well as amazing human primates!
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