Little Manu has finally met his new foster mummy, Aer ❤️
Kent was the first to meet her, as he was such a clingy baby and we often introduce them one at a time. If both go in together, they tend to hold on to each other instead of forming that all important bond with their new foster mum. Kent settled in beautifully and was already on the belly after just one day!
A few days later, it was Manu’s turn. He took things a little slower at first, but just look at them now. Manu absolutely adores Aer, and she clearly feels the same way. Look at the way he’s nestled into her 🥹
We’ll be keeping a close eye on them as they continue to grow together, and we’ll be sure to share updates nearer the time for them to be released to the troop 💚
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From the tiniest orphan we’ve ever received in our foundations history to a picture of pure health 💚
Little Jyperd our small but mighty boy has come such a long way. When he first arrived, he could fit in the palm of a hand… fragile, unsure, but full of spirit.
Today, he’s thriving strong, confident, and ready for his next big step in rehabilitation. He’s officially outgrown Neverland (and his two little friends!) and is ready to join the next stage of his journey a foster mummy!
We’re so proud of this brave boy and cannot wait to see him continue to grow into the monkey he’s meant to be. Go Jyperd go 💪🏼🐒💚
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Orphan Arrival #21 — Sal 🤍
Sweet little Sal arrived with Orphan #20, Griffin. Just 6 weeks old, his tiny world fell apart when his mum was shot near Soekmekaar. By the time he reached us, he was exhausted and frightened too young to understand why his world had changed so suddenly. Every movement was careful, every sound uncertain.
You can still see the heartache in his eyes, but with every passing day, that we are hopeful that his sadness will begin to lift 🤍
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Sometimes Maddie 🎀just sits and watches the wild troop with their babies. You can see her eyes fill with longing and confusion.
She cries when she sees them… as if she remembers the family she lost, and the life she was meant to have.
It’s heartbreaking to watch, but it also shows how deeply she feels, and how much she remembers 😢
Her ringworm is healing well and every day she gets a little braver and a little stronger.
Our time with the babies in Baby Care is always kept as short as possible. Once they are heathy and can drink on their own from the feeding system, they move forward one step closer to living the life she was meant for, surrounded by her own kind. Back to the life she was ripped from… but never stopped dreaming of 🌿
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🥹 Kent & Manu have begun the final stage of their rehabilitation and our hearts are so full watching them take these brave little steps 💚
They’ve just moved into the Engeltjie IC, where they’re learning, growing, and finding comfort in each other.
Each cuddle is a reminder of how strong their bond has become… and that they’re one step closer to meeting their foster mummy, and one step closer to the second chance they both deserve 💚
#MonkeyRescue #VervetMonkeys #WildlifeRehabilitation #AnimalRescue #secondchances
When little Beanie arrived at the end of November, his world had already been shattered. His mum was tragically killed in a snare, and a member of the public met us in town to hand him over. At first, he seemed like a healthy, happy monkey but over time, he developed a skin condition that neither we nor our vets have been able to diagnose.
Still, through it all, Beanie’s spirit shines. His skin might be struggling, and his heart heavy and sad but every orphan here seems to sense it. They adore him, comfort him, and remind him every day that he’s never alone.
What we do know is that his condition isn’t contagious, so the other babies are perfectly safe and we’ll keep doing absolutely everything we can to help him heal ❤️🩹
Please send Beanie all your love, light and healing energy 🤍
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🐒 Orphan Baby #22
Meet our newest little soul a big boy around 10 weeks old. We were told his mum may have been hit by a car but he also has a few signs that suggest he might have once been someone’s pet. He’s a gentle boy with confused and sad eyes, he’s still trying to understand his new world and trust his new friends.
One thing’s for sure he’s now surrounded by love care and safety and when he realises that we know his true personality will begin to shine through.
Together we can help rewrite his story and give him the life he truly deserves 🤍
He doesn’t have a name yet but soon he will. Did you know you can name one of our orphans and help cover their care? If you’d like to give an orphan a name please email your suggestion to info@vervet.za.org (email link 🔗 in bio)
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Our special care orphans in Neverland is filled with the sweetest little souls 💚 Jyperd, Mae and Yogi
🐒Jyperd is the tiniest baby ever to arrive in VMF’s history and watching him grow stronger each day fills our hearts with hope. He’s a gentle fighter, full of love and light, and his bond with Mae is something truly beautiful. They are inseparable, always finding comfort in each other’s tiny arms 🫶
🐒Mae has been through a tough battle with thrush, something that can happen when their immune systems are weak, but with endless care and affection she’s slowly bouncing back and showing her spark again.
🐒And then there’s Yogi, our calm and patient little bean. He takes every challenge with grace and teaches us daily what it means to be strong, kind and resilient 💛
Every one of them has their own little miracle story, and together they remind us why we do what we do.
Which of these three melts your heart the most? 🐒💬
🌿Primates are not pets, keeping them as such is unethical and illegal in many countries. The VMF is an internationally accredited rescue and rehabilitation centre specialising in the rescue and rehabilitation of iniured, orphaned and abused primates. If you find an injured or orphaned primate please take them to the nearest reputable sanctuary 🌿
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