ELLA (Capuchin, Cebus capucinus)

Ella, born in June of 1987, 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 convinced her owners to surrender her. She arrived at PAWS in August of 1992.

Ella lives at our Galt Sanctuary.

FERGUSON (Macaque, Macaca fascicularis)

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, Cebus capucinus)

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. Jacques lived at our Galt Sanctuary. After his arrival at PAWS, he quickly made friends with Ella capuchin, and the two of them were inseparable.

Jacques died on January 8, 2013. An examination performed after his death revealed kidney disease, and evidence of acute heart failure. He was 26 years old.

Following Jacques' death, Ella has been receiving extra TLC from our dedicated keeper staff, and a special corridor is being built in hopes of gradually and safely introducing her to Groucho, Zeppo, and Chico - three capuchins who have lived next door to her for years. Primate introductions must be done with great care, and under watchful observation, to be sure that it is a positive experience for all of the monkeys.

Jacque will be tremendously missed by all, especially dear Ella. We will keep you updated on Ella's progress in making new friends.

ZEPPO (Capuchin, Cebus capucinus)

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. We estimate Zeppo's year of birth to be around 1999.

GROUCHO (Capuchin, Cebus capucinus)

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. We estimate Groucho's year of birth to be around 1997.

CHICO (Capuchin, Cebus capucinus)

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. We estimate Chico's year of birth to be around 1999.