ELLA (Capuchin Monkey)

Ella was purchased as a pet at an early age and was kept in the family washroom in a small cage. We found out about her and gave her a proper home. Ella lives at our Galt Sanctuary and spends her time playing and enjoying her companion, Jacques (see below).

FERGUSON (Macaque)

Ferguson, a macaque primate, was literally dropped at PAWS' doorstep by his owner who had been keeping him illegally and feared repercusssions. After leaving him in a cat carrier in a PAWS' neighbor's driveway, Ferguson's owner, who did not identify herself, called from a pay phone to tell us where he was. She then explained she had purchased him for $6,000 from an animal breeder in Nevada when she was living there, and upon moving to California learned it was illegal for her to be keeping him as a pet.

Ferguson currently enjoys a spacious habitat at our sanctuary in Galt. He can often be observed sitting on his boomer ball, jumping from ledges into his hammock, or rolling around on the ground playing.

View video of Ferguson in his sleeping quarters. His keepers have given him a new bed. CLICK HERE

JACQUES (Capuchin Monkey)

Jacques was originally purchased from a breeder as a pet. His owners took him to a veterinarian to be castrated and never returned to pick him up. We were delighted to take him and provide Ella (see above)with another Capuchin monkey as a companion. Jacques, Ella and the other monkeys live at our Galt, CA, sanctuary.

ZEPPO (Capuchin Monkey)

Three tiny capuchin monkeys (Zeppo, Groucho, and Chico) were removed from a home in Iowa after veterinarian and health officials ruled that the animals were malnourished and living in horrible conditions. PAWS was happy to give them a home. The three monkeys live at our Galt, CA, sanctuary.

GROUCHO (Capuchin Monkey)

Three tiny capuchin monkeys (Zeppo, Groucho, and Chico) were removed from a home in Iowa after veterinarian and health officials ruled that the animals were malnourished and living in horrible conditions. PAWS was happy to give them a home. The three monkeys live at our Galt, CA, sanctuary.

CHICO (Capuchin Monkey)

Three tiny capuchin monkeys (Zeppo, Groucho, and Chico) were removed from a home in Iowa after veterinarian and health officials ruled that the animals were malnourished and living in horrible conditions. PAWS was happy to give them a home. The three monkeys live at our Galt, CA, sanctuary.