Monkey Helpers for the Disabled
By mari61960
@mari61960 (4893)
United States
January 18, 2007 3:25pm CST
Monkey Helpers for the Disabled is a national nonprofit serving quadriplegic and other people with severe spinal cord injuries or mobility-impairments by providing highly trained monkeys to assist with daily activities. As live-in companions, the monkey helpers provide 20-30 years of service, bringing the gifts of independence, companionship, dignity and hope to the people they help.
I think this is awesome. My mother thinks we should look into fostering a baby monkey for them... doesn't that sound fun? It's alot of work though.
http://www.helpinghandsmonkeys.org/pages/about.html
4 responses
@AskAlly (3625)
• Canada
26 Jan 07
Really if you think about it a monkey is much more versatile than a dog. Trust me I am not putting the dogs down, but a monkey could do so much more.
I could see them doing all kinds of things that another animal would not be able to. I think this is a great idea.
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@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
27 Jan 07
Yes I think it's wonderful. There is so much they can do.
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
19 Jan 07
That would be awesome to foster a baby monkey and if you feel up to it I think you should do it if that is what you want. I think that it is great that monekys can be trained like this to help others and make them feel as dependent as they can.
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@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
23 Jan 07
Well we are just beginning to look into it. It's a big commitment. You have to feed and care for the monkey, buy the cage etc. First you have to be approved and I don't even know yet what that entails.
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
26 Jan 07
Interest post here. I like it a lot. I think it is a great idea and would love to foster one myself. Will check out the site, thank you dear.
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@GardenGerty (169452)
• United States
19 Jan 07
Great idea, if you have the time and patience. Service animals are essential to many disabled persons. I hope you have fun and find that you are a blessing in this endeavor.
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