George was abducted from the wild at only a few days old, then drugged repeatedly for 2 weeks by
his abductors to keep him sleeping during the long trip from Thailand, through customs, and into the
USA. These dangerous drugs, combined with improper type, strength, repeated use, and George's
tender young age caused damage to his neurological system. We don't know if the tremors are
permanent or if George may outgrow the condition over time.
But that was only the beginning of his nightmare. Because George wasn't properly tested before
entering the USA, and could have been carrying any number of viruses, parasites or other conditions
that could potentially affect humans, authorities had no choice but to place Baby George in strict
quarantine in a research facility for 3 months before he could be transferred to the OPR sanctuary.
(Or anywhere else for that matter)
At this tender young age, George should have been cuddling in the security of his mothers' arms,
suckling & being groomed, learning skills to help him thrive as an adult, and chasing bull frogs and
butterflies with other babies from his troop. But instead, following his cruel abduction, he spent three
months frightened & alone in an unfamiliar cold steel cage, untouched, with no mother to nurse or
reassure him, not even a comforting bottle which he should have been on until at least one year of
age.
And now what? OPR was awarded full and permanent custody of Baby George. But he can never go
"home". He will have to remain in captivity, in a humans' world for the rest of his life. What happened
to his mother? To his aunties, uncles & cousins left behind? His mother along with other troop
members were most likely killed during the abduction process. Troop members will fight to the death
protecting their infants, as would you or I.
There were statements that the abductors 'rescued' George from being eaten by residents of
Thailand. Those who 'eat' monkey would have no interest in an infant weighing only ounces. It would
take years for a baby monkey to gain any substantial size for that unthinkable purpose, and simply not
worth the time or money with so many adults readily available. As long as selfish individuals are
willing to pay, poachers will continue to kill adult parent monkeys to abduct the infants.
The abductors were ordered to pay restitution to the courts. No restitution was provided for George.
George could live 40-50 years in captivity.
his abductors to keep him sleeping during the long trip from Thailand, through customs, and into the
USA. These dangerous drugs, combined with improper type, strength, repeated use, and George's
tender young age caused damage to his neurological system. We don't know if the tremors are
permanent or if George may outgrow the condition over time.
But that was only the beginning of his nightmare. Because George wasn't properly tested before
entering the USA, and could have been carrying any number of viruses, parasites or other conditions
that could potentially affect humans, authorities had no choice but to place Baby George in strict
quarantine in a research facility for 3 months before he could be transferred to the OPR sanctuary.
(Or anywhere else for that matter)
At this tender young age, George should have been cuddling in the security of his mothers' arms,
suckling & being groomed, learning skills to help him thrive as an adult, and chasing bull frogs and
butterflies with other babies from his troop. But instead, following his cruel abduction, he spent three
months frightened & alone in an unfamiliar cold steel cage, untouched, with no mother to nurse or
reassure him, not even a comforting bottle which he should have been on until at least one year of
age.
And now what? OPR was awarded full and permanent custody of Baby George. But he can never go
"home". He will have to remain in captivity, in a humans' world for the rest of his life. What happened
to his mother? To his aunties, uncles & cousins left behind? His mother along with other troop
members were most likely killed during the abduction process. Troop members will fight to the death
protecting their infants, as would you or I.
There were statements that the abductors 'rescued' George from being eaten by residents of
Thailand. Those who 'eat' monkey would have no interest in an infant weighing only ounces. It would
take years for a baby monkey to gain any substantial size for that unthinkable purpose, and simply not
worth the time or money with so many adults readily available. As long as selfish individuals are
willing to pay, poachers will continue to kill adult parent monkeys to abduct the infants.
The abductors were ordered to pay restitution to the courts. No restitution was provided for George.
George could live 40-50 years in captivity.
You hear about these
stories, but I'll tell you
what, there's nothing
more heartbreaking
than looking into the
innocent eyes of this
baby monkey,
knowing what he's
been through, and
wondering how any
fellow human beings
could possibly cause
him physical or
emotional harm, such
terrible fear, loss of
his cherished family
members, and
forever end his
freedom.
stories, but I'll tell you
what, there's nothing
more heartbreaking
than looking into the
innocent eyes of this
baby monkey,
knowing what he's
been through, and
wondering how any
fellow human beings
could possibly cause
him physical or
emotional harm, such
terrible fear, loss of
his cherished family
members, and
forever end his
freedom.
Baby George Update... ABDUCTED FROM HIS NATIVE HOME IN THAILAND
The court
proceedings are
finally over, & we
are able to reveal
the heart breaking
plight of Baby
George.
proceedings are
finally over, & we
are able to reveal
the heart breaking
plight of Baby
George.
For over a year, Baby George was in the 'Monkey witness protection program" at
OPR, under the guise of a common surrender scenario. A story made up to protect
his identity during the court proceedings. Poor George, in such a predicament
after being monkey napped from his native homeland.
OPR, under the guise of a common surrender scenario. A story made up to protect
his identity during the court proceedings. Poor George, in such a predicament
after being monkey napped from his native homeland.
Where am I? What happened to
my mama?
my mama?
Humans at OPR are nice, they
love me & they let me groom their
arms. But I still miss my mama.
And I wish I could chase bull
frogs & butterflies again.
love me & they let me groom their
arms. But I still miss my mama.
And I wish I could chase bull
frogs & butterflies again.
OPR humans let
me swim in their
big tub for now,
But they're gona
build me my
own pool
outside
someday!
me swim in their
big tub for now,
But they're gona
build me my
own pool
outside
someday!
| George needs and deserves a HERO! We can't give George's mama back, or give him the freedom he lost, but we CAN build him a huge outdoor play area that will let him feel grass under his feet, let him climb trees, and play in the water! We need excavation work, concrete footings & 9 gauge chain link panels. Will you help? If YOU, your group or your company can be George's HERO by helping us give him a little more 'freedom' please call 360-261-9684. |
| ...mmmmmm the snacks at OPR are GOOOOD! |
Baby George
at 1 yr old
at 1 yr old
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