Love Heals 💚🐒
The dedication, care and support of our incredible team, alongside countless vet consults, treatment plans and medications, helped get Maddie to a stable weight and healthy enough to begin her rehabilitation back with other monkeys.
But healing doesn’t stop there.
Since being accepted by Kate, Maddie has truly blossomed. She’s looking healthy, fluffy and happier than ever, and watching her confidence grow has been so special.
Medicine, expert care and the team’s dedication gave Maddie the chance to recover. Kate’s love, comfort and acceptance have helped her truly thrive 🫶
Kent & Kristin are just stopping by to say hello… and wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! 💚🐒
Friday Favourites ⭐️ Floki
This week’s Friday Favourites is focusing on Dreamland supporters Rick & Hazel Humble, who have chosen Floki as their favourite. 💚
Floki arrived at the foundation in 2020 after being abused by the people trying to sell him at the side of the road. He came to us with neurological damage and severe mobility issues, but despite everything he’d been through, he was a happy, cheeky little monkey who kept everyone on their toes.
Over the years, Floki has undergone surgery, physiotherapy, acupuncture and countless hours of dedicated care. Although he still has difficulties with his legs, he’s come such a long way and now lives in Groomingdales with Rexie and Cuddy.
Did you catch Floki’s big jump at the end of the video? 💚 Moments like that are a reminder of just how far he’s come and why every step of his journey has been worth it.
Rick and Hazel chose Floki because monkeys like him are a reminder of what can be achieved when every individual is given the time, care and compassion they deserve.
Looking back, Floki is one of the monkeys who would have really benefited from a dedicated space like Dreamland. A quiet place designed for our most vulnerable monkeys to begin their recovery, surrounded by everything they need.
We’re so close to finishing Dreamland, but we’re still looking for donations to help us complete the roof and furnishings! We’re so thankful to everyone who has donated so far and helped us see this vision come to life 🌟
Could you be the newest member of our team? 💚🐒
We’re looking for someone to join out team as Meds & Critical Care staff member at the Vervet Monkey Foundation in South Africa.
This is a unique opportunity to become part of a passionate team dedicated to giving rescued vervet monkeys a second chance. From preparing supplements and special diets to assisting with treatments and supporting monkeys through their recovery, you’ll play an important role in their care every single day.
You’ll also have the chance to learn about our holistic approach to animal healthcare, work alongside like-minded people from around the world and experience life living on site at our sanctuary.
If you’re organised, compassionate and looking for a rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
💚 Live on site
🐒 Work alongside an incredible team
🌍 South Africa
🗓 Minimum commitment: 18 months
Message us for more information about this role and our other volunteering opportunities. We can’t wait to hear from you! Send this to someone you think this role would be perfect for 💚
Our Holt & Barrington Trio 🐵🐵🐵
Let’s catch up with this years Holt & Barrington orphans… Wendell, Salty & Keith Mann.
Each of these boys arrived at the Vervet Monkey Foundation with their own story. Wendell had been involved in a car accident and arrived with visible wounds, Salty’s past remains unknown, and Keith Mann had been kept as an illegal pet before finally getting the chance he deserved.
Whilst Wendell’s injuries could be seen, all three boys carried the invisible wounds of losing their mums. Salty, in particular, struggled with grief, and his sad little eyes said more than words ever could.
Along the way, Salty also battled parasites on more than one occasion, making his rehabilitation a little more challenging.
Today, Wendell, Salty & Keith Mann are thriving. They’re enjoying everything troop life has to offer, surrounded by love and getting the second chance they deserve 🫶
Big Cheek Pouches!
Here’s Mae & Kent enjoying one of their favourite foods…sweetcorn! 🌽
We don’t think there’s any doubt it’s a favourite when you look at those cheek pouches! All of our monkeys love corn, but it’s always the babies who seem to enjoy it the most! 🐒🌽
Mae and Kent certainly make the most of every mouthful! Who do you think had the biggest cheek pouches! Kent (1st photo or Mae 2nd photo?)
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Behind the Scenes 🐒🌳
We want to share some of the work the team have been getting involved with over the past week.
🏡 Dreamland is continuing to come together, with work carrying on with both the plastering and the roof. Over at Lankora Troop, the team have been hard at work tying the fence strings following the recent repairs. Every week brings us a little closer, and it’s been amazing to see everyone at the sanctuary getting involved wherever they can.
❤️🩹 Buffy has been keeping us on our toes too. Following her recent vet visit, we’ve been monitoring her health closely and following a carefully created treatment plan put together by Director Josie. She’s still coughing and her appetite has its good days and bad days, but we’re keeping a close eye on her every step of the way.
🩹 Ojalà has also been making fantastic progress. After weeks of wound cleans and healing, we’re now assessing her climbing, strength and mobility as we prepare for what we hope will be her release back into the wild.
🍼 Of course, the everyday jobs never stop. Milk shifts continue around the clock for our orphaned babies, who all seem to have hit a bit of a growth spurt recently!
🍠 Food monitoring continues for our older monkeys and anyone needing a little extra support to improve their body condition, while troop monitoring, enrichment, health checks, cooking, cleaning, treatments and all the other day-to-day jobs carry on as normal.
It’s often the little moments that go unseen, the early mornings, the teamwork and the additional health checks. Every member of the team plays a part in caring for the monkeys that call the Vervet Monkey Foundation home, and it’s all of those little jobs, done with so much care, that help give every monkey the second chance they deserve 💚
