Monkeys Helping People With Disabilities

Oh, thank you. I didn't think anyone was going to reply to this.:-D It's nice that you are able to donate to worthwhile causes. I am a bit upset that the link for the helping hands website didn't come out right as a clickable link. Oh well, I'm sure everyone knows how to copy it to their browser. Don't you think those little capuchins are the cutest things?

Don't worry about the link. There's plenty of workarounds so its no biggie at all.

To your cute remark

Yep, in their own way, the certainly are.
But then again, you're talking to a guy that also thinks reptiles and some insects are cute too. I'll still admit those monkeys and chimps are pretty cute and I've seen a few serve as great companions not just assistants. Of course, this isn't a signal for everyone to just go get one. There are rules and there should be restraint since its not a typical domestic animal. Other than that, I'm glad people that need it are getting the help and companionship with these monkeys.

LOL...I guess that "cute" question seems kinda odd from one guy to another huh? My wife loves lizards too. She's ok with most bugs, except spiders and a few other weird looking ones. I could care less.

Well if other think its odd, whatever. I'm better off being me and actually admiting something is cute, beautiful, lovely... there is no harm in that, and its not illegal for a guy to admit such about things (well at least not yet, that could change stateside with the way some things are going. but thats for another discussion).

Thanks for the best response choice Dragonryder. I'm glad I found another charity to promote and support, and its thanks to you giving me more info about it.

Oh I agree there's nothing wrong with being you and expressing yourself. Too many guys are not expressive.

That's weird about the link. I tried the one here in my discussion and you're right, it didn't work. Then I went back in my computer's history and found the link and it worked. I'll post it here and see what happens.

http://www.rd.com/content...

That is really cool you were able to experience one of those monkeys in real life. I also agree that the Helping Hands sounds like a worthwhile charity.

This one seems to work. Strange....Anyway, now you can check out the story. Thanks for replying.

Hi Dragon,

Well, that was a very emotional story I just read! I couldnt imagine anything he has went through. I really cant imagine my brain knowing all I have to do is move my hand or my arm and then nothing happens. We take so much for granted in life. The little things we are so used too.

Yes this is def a great charity! Id like to see more of these Capuchin monkeys helping people like this. They seem to be able to do more than a trained dog would.

Thanks for doing the link again! Bay xx

You're welcome. Glad you were able to read the story. You should check out my discussion titled "The Baby and the Battalion". It's a real tear jerker too. I'll have to go make sure the link still works, since it's from Reader's Digest too.

Thanks Dragon, Ill give it a read! Bay xx

I wasn't sure how long they had been trained and used to help people. I do think that it's not that common to find an organization that helps people be able to afford a monkey to help. Have you ever held one?

I've met one personally in a pet store near me but never actually held him. The owners kept him in a huge cage for ppl to see, talk to, and pet but being he was so mischievous, they wouldn't let him out till closing time. They were afraid he might escape whenever the door opened. They have since closed up along with all the other small pet shops cause Petco moved into the area.

Yeah those big chain stores sure drive everyone else out of business. I have never really liked pet stores because most of them don't take good care of the animals. My dad started a fish store when I was 8, and it branched off into small animals too. I loved helping take care of the animals.