Maddie is continuing to show some really encouraging signs of improvement, and the treatment plan curated by Director Josie appears to be helping.
For the first time since her arrival in January, Maddie has been steadily maintaining weights in the high 500g range, with a couple of weigh-ins even exceeding 600g! 🥹
Once the day warms up, Maddie can be seen happily climbing and jumping around her IC and she never misses the opportunity to steal leftover food from the troop - especially corn and sweet potato!
Her morning lentil sprouts continue to be a huge hit and, together with plenty of bugs, they’re doing a wonderful job of helping her gain weight and become a little chunkier. Despite still sounding slightly congested at times, her energy levels remain high and her skin has stayed clear.
While this doesn’t mean she’s completely out of the woods yet, it’s the most hopeful we’ve felt in quite some time.
Maddie is also continuing to interact regularly with Buffy through the fence, although she still has a way to go before the two can properly meet for the first time. We’re hoping Buffy’s presence will continue to encourage her to keep fighting and getting stronger every day 💕 #princessmaddie #orphanupdate #maddiemonday #primates #sanctuary
Maddie is continuing to show some really encouraging signs of improvement, and the treatment plan curated by Director Josie appears to be helping.
For the first time since her arrival in January, Maddie has been steadily maintaining weights in the high 500g range, with a couple of weigh-ins even exceeding 600g! 🥹
Once the day warms up, Maddie can be seen happily climbing and jumping around her IC and she never misses the opportunity to steal leftover food from the troop - especially corn and sweet potato!
Her morning lentil sprouts continue to be a huge hit and, together with plenty of bugs, they’re doing a wonderful job of helping her gain weight and become a little chunkier. Despite still sounding slightly congested at times, her energy levels remain high and her skin has stayed clear.
While this doesn’t mean she’s completely out of the woods yet, it’s the most hopeful we’ve felt in quite some time.
Maddie is also continuing to interact regularly with Buffy through the fence, although she still has a way to go before the two can properly meet for the first time. We’re hoping Buffy’s presence will continue to encourage her to keep fighting and getting stronger every day 💕 #princessmaddie #orphanupdate #maddiemonday #primates #sanctuary...
This week, juveniles Angel & Zouzou spent the morning in sickbay while their enclosure received a refresh - the first of many intro cages due for an upgrade.
Middle Section Staff Angus added fresh branches, replaced the soil, and gave the space a new feel for the youngsters to enjoy.
Angel & Zouzou both arrived at the sanctuary last year after being rescued by the SPCA. Angel was found living in a cage wearing a collar that later had to be medically removed, while Zouzou was rescued after being found for sale on the side of the road.
At the moment, our focus remains on integrating the remaining babies into troops. Adult males Boetie Boy, Nicholas, and Aroha are currently having active integration shifts.
Hopefully, it won’t be long before Angel & Zouzou begin introductions with members of SAAV so we can start seeing how they interact with their future troop 💚 #sanctuarysaturday #southafrica #maintenance #rescue #primates
This week, juveniles Angel & Zouzou spent the morning in sickbay while their enclosure received a refresh - the first of many intro cages due for an upgrade.
Middle Section Staff Angus added fresh branches, replaced the soil, and gave the space a new feel for the youngsters to enjoy.
Angel & Zouzou both arrived at the sanctuary last year after being rescued by the SPCA. Angel was found living in a cage wearing a collar that later had to be medically removed, while Zouzou was rescued after being found for sale on the side of the road.
At the moment, our focus remains on integrating the remaining babies into troops. Adult males Boetie Boy, Nicholas, and Aroha are currently having active integration shifts.
Hopefully, it won’t be long before Angel & Zouzou begin introductions with members of SAAV so we can start seeing how they interact with their future troop 💚 #sanctuarysaturday #southafrica #maintenance #rescue #primates...
We’re so excited to launch a brand-new series: Friday Favourites! Every week, we’ll be introducing some of the favourite monkeys of people connected to the VMF 🐒❤️
To kick things off, it only felt right to start with one of social media’s favourites - Sarah! 🧡
Sarah arrived with us last year after a very long journey, as her rescuers wanted to make absolutely sure she was going to the right place. She came to us carrying trauma and struggled with drinking, but with her big brown eyes and beautiful golden fur, it’s easy to see why she quickly became a favourite among so many of you 🫶
Sarah absolutely loves being an older sister (as seen in the last clip!) and is especially enamoured with Salty. A true alpha female through and through, she’s still high-ranking and very much the princess of Holt & Barrington! 👑
We’d love to know - who are your favourites? 👀 Who knows… maybe your top pick is also a staff favourite and could be featured soon! ☺️ #fridayfavourites #sanctuary #princess #rescue #may
We’re so excited to launch a brand-new series: Friday Favourites! Every week, we’ll be introducing some of the favourite monkeys of people connected to the VMF 🐒❤️
To kick things off, it only felt right to start with one of social media’s favourites - Sarah! 🧡
Sarah arrived with us last year after a very long journey, as her rescuers wanted to make absolutely sure she was going to the right place. She came to us carrying trauma and struggled with drinking, but with her big brown eyes and beautiful golden fur, it’s easy to see why she quickly became a favourite among so many of you 🫶
Sarah absolutely loves being an older sister (as seen in the last clip!) and is especially enamoured with Salty. A true alpha female through and through, she’s still high-ranking and very much the princess of Holt & Barrington! 👑
We’d love to know - who are your favourites? 👀 Who knows… maybe your top pick is also a staff favourite and could be featured soon! ☺️ #fridayfavourites #sanctuary #princess #rescue #may...
Earlier this week, Salty took his very first steps out into the Holt & Barrington troop.
After arriving in January with the sad eyes and an unknown past, Salty struggled with his health for a while. But now, after lots of care and support, he’s been given the all clear and is doing amazingly well. He’s settled into troop life incredibly quickly and is already growing in confidence every day.
Alpha female Hocus was the first to welcome him into the troop, but it wasn’t long before his original foster mum, Millie, found him and gave him a huge squeeze. Since then, Salty has been full of play and energy, becoming a favourite among many of the juveniles, including Sarah, Tufty and Kathleen with Agatha taking on a protective role.
As we look towards our next baby season, we’re looking for volunteers to help care for orphaned vervets and help with day to day sanctuary life - from preparing babies to meet their mums, to helping with introductions and watching them take their own first steps into troop life.
If you’d like to find out more, send us a message 💚 #volunteer #trooplife #sanctuary #southafrica #babyseason
Earlier this week, Salty took his very first steps out into the Holt & Barrington troop.
After arriving in January with the sad eyes and an unknown past, Salty struggled with his health for a while. But now, after lots of care and support, he’s been given the all clear and is doing amazingly well. He’s settled into troop life incredibly quickly and is already growing in confidence every day.
Alpha female Hocus was the first to welcome him into the troop, but it wasn’t long before his original foster mum, Millie, found him and gave him a huge squeeze. Since then, Salty has been full of play and energy, becoming a favourite among many of the juveniles, including Sarah, Tufty and Kathleen with Agatha taking on a protective role.
As we look towards our next baby season, we’re looking for volunteers to help care for orphaned vervets and help with day to day sanctuary life - from preparing babies to meet their mums, to helping with introductions and watching them take their own first steps into troop life.
If you’d like to find out more, send us a message 💚 #volunteer #trooplife #sanctuary #southafrica #babyseason...
Here he is receiving one of his final grooms in the intro cage before heading into the troop, where he’ll finally be reunited with Keith Mann and Wendell again.
Salty’s release was delayed after he suffered from parasites, but director Josie has now given him the all clear and he’s officially ready to join the troop.
For now, he’s being looked after by the alpha female, Hocus, and he’ll also be reunited with his original foster mum, Millie, once he’s settled in with the troop.
We’ll keep you updated on his progress throughout the week. Good luck, Salty ☺️ #release #trooplife #southafrica #may #sanctuary
Here he is receiving one of his final grooms in the intro cage before heading into the troop, where he’ll finally be reunited with Keith Mann and Wendell again.
Salty’s release was delayed after he suffered from parasites, but director Josie has now given him the all clear and he’s officially ready to join the troop.
For now, he’s being looked after by the alpha female, Hocus, and he’ll also be reunited with his original foster mum, Millie, once he’s settled in with the troop.
We’ll keep you updated on his progress throughout the week. Good luck, Salty ☺️ #release #trooplife #southafrica #may #sanctuary...
Following in the footsteps of Sarah, Lytti & Mazikeen, Mema has found a mum in the alpha female of the troop - or rather, they chose each other.
Mema was cared for by Chicken in the intro cage and became especially close to Terri, but it’s Martini who has now stepped fully into the motherly role 🫶
Being high-ranking certainly has its perks: first access to the food piles, plenty of grooming sessions, and the confidence that comes with having the troop’s top female in your corner 💪 #alpha #update #southafrica #trooplife #may
Following in the footsteps of Sarah, Lytti & Mazikeen, Mema has found a mum in the alpha female of the troop - or rather, they chose each other.
Mema was cared for by Chicken in the intro cage and became especially close to Terri, but it’s Martini who has now stepped fully into the motherly role 🫶
Being high-ranking certainly has its perks: first access to the food piles, plenty of grooming sessions, and the confidence that comes with having the troop’s top female in your corner 💪 #alpha #update #southafrica #trooplife #may...
Before they arrive at our foundation, all of our orphaned vervets have already been through unimaginable trauma.
Road accidents. Snares. Shootings. Dog attacks. In a single moment, they lose the most important thing in their world, their mum.
The one who carried them, protected them, fed them, kept them warm, and made them feel safe. Some of these babies arrive only days old, confused, grieving, and completely alone before they’ve even had the chance to understand the world around them.
But their story doesn’t end there.
Something really special happens during rehabilitation. In the middle of all that heartbreak, they find love again 🫶
Female vervets within our troop step in to comfort, protect, and help raise the orphaned babies as their own. Some of these incredible females were once rescued orphans themselves, saved years ago and now giving back the same love that once saved them.
Little by little, the babies start to trust again. Fear turns into comfort, and slowly they begin to find family, safety, and happiness again.
Have you heard about our Dreamland project? We are creating a safe haven for our most vulnerable rescue cases after they arrive in our care, a space where they can start to heal. But we need your help to make it possible 🌟
Donate now through the link in our bio, our Instagram fundraiser, or via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=T89C84B4ZFKCU 🌟 #mothersday #love #motherslove #southafrica #sanctuary
Before they arrive at our foundation, all of our orphaned vervets have already been through unimaginable trauma.
Road accidents. Snares. Shootings. Dog attacks. In a single moment, they lose the most important thing in their world, their mum.
The one who carried them, protected them, fed them, kept them warm, and made them feel safe. Some of these babies arrive only days old, confused, grieving, and completely alone before they’ve even had the chance to understand the world around them.
But their story doesn’t end there.
Something really special happens during rehabilitation. In the middle of all that heartbreak, they find love again 🫶
Female vervets within our troop step in to comfort, protect, and help raise the orphaned babies as their own. Some of these incredible females were once rescued orphans themselves, saved years ago and now giving back the same love that once saved them.
Little by little, the babies start to trust again. Fear turns into comfort, and slowly they begin to find family, safety, and happiness again.
Have you heard about our Dreamland project? We are creating a safe haven for our most vulnerable rescue cases after they arrive in our care, a space where they can start to heal. But we need your help to make it possible 🌟
Donate now through the link in our bio, our Instagram fundraiser, or via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=T89C84B4ZFKCU 🌟 #mothersday #love #motherslove #southafrica #sanctuary...
Every baby season, orphaned vervets arrive in our care carrying stories of trauma, loss, and survival.
Some recover quickly, but others come to us with severe injuries, emotional trauma, or complex medical needs that require months of specialised care and rehabilitation. Not every story gets the ending we desperately hope for, but every single baby is given everything we possibly can 🤍
After recent floods and heavy rains, our current baby care areas are no longer suitable for long-term critical cases. The babies who need the most intensive support deserve a safe, secure space designed specifically for healing and recovery.
Love is powerful. But love is not enough.
That is why we are building Dreamland - a dedicated healing space for our most vulnerable orphaned vervets. A safe haven where they can rest, recover, and slowly learn to trust the world again.
Every year, we fall in love again and again with the lives placed in our hands. Help us give them the future they deserve ❤️
You can donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=T89C84B4ZFKCU or on our Instagram fundraiser.
We’ll be sharing regular updates as we work to turn Dreamland into a reality for the babies who need it most. Thank you for all your support🌟 #donate #fundraiser #sanctuary #dreamland #wildliferescue
Every baby season, orphaned vervets arrive in our care carrying stories of trauma, loss, and survival.
Some recover quickly, but others come to us with severe injuries, emotional trauma, or complex medical needs that require months of specialised care and rehabilitation. Not every story gets the ending we desperately hope for, but every single baby is given everything we possibly can 🤍
After recent floods and heavy rains, our current baby care areas are no longer suitable for long-term critical cases. The babies who need the most intensive support deserve a safe, secure space designed specifically for healing and recovery.
Love is powerful. But love is not enough.
That is why we are building Dreamland - a dedicated healing space for our most vulnerable orphaned vervets. A safe haven where they can rest, recover, and slowly learn to trust the world again.
Every year, we fall in love again and again with the lives placed in our hands. Help us give them the future they deserve ❤️
You can donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=T89C84B4ZFKCU or on our Instagram fundraiser.
We’ll be sharing regular updates as we work to turn Dreamland into a reality for the babies who need it most. Thank you for all your support🌟 #donate #fundraiser #sanctuary #dreamland #wildliferescue...
