Charlie, a 12 year-old Rhesus Macaque, was acquired from a private individual in Corning, NY, who contacted the sanctuary five years ago because he had been attacked by his monkey and was threatening to kill the animal if he was not removed at once. We instructed him not to harm the animal and immediately took a three-hour drive to rescue him. We found him in a small cage—filthy and wearing a jumpsuit that had been locked around his shoulders. His diaper did not have a tail hole and consequently, his tail had been forced to form to the right side of his body and was deformed. Although he exhibits occasional aggressive behavior, he has made an excellent adjustment at the sanctuary.
