Monkeys

I was at the "Foundation AAP" in Almere where primates and other excotic mammels get a better future when they are rescued from bad conditions.

The monkeys were all enjoying the beautiful weather we have at the moment. I like to watch them, they always have some human traits. My attention was attracted to the two at the left above.

One was very relaxed  stretched out on his back and the other was picking his fleas.

It was so sweet to watch how dedicated he was treating him.

Linking to "Saturday Critters"

Monday Mural

Still enjoying beautiful weather here,  yesterday the warmest September 25th since 1956, 25 degrees C  (77F). So we went cycling in the country around Almere. On a terrace at the "Monkey Foundation I saw this mural in front of me but can't tell you anything about it. The woman looked suspicious to me making a photo, probably thinking she was the subject.

Linking to "Monday Mural"

Monkey Foundation

A sign at the monkey sanctuary in Almere. The text says:

Sick and alone

First I was quarentined.
I was sick and dizzy of the
sedatives and kept falling over.
That is why my name is Dizzy. I missed my
mother very much. The caretakers
gave me a soft stuffed animal and bottles of milk.
I recuperated very quickly and moved
to the other monkeys.

And here a few of the saved monkeys by the Monkey Foundation.
Linking to "Signs, signs". and ""Stichting AAP"

AAP Foundation

AAP is a European rescue centre and sancruary for primates and other excotic mammels. Based in Almere at the city farm Kemphaan,  they house animals from all over Europe. They have been confiscated, abandoned or offered by private owners as a reseult of illegal trade, were being exhibited in illegal zoos or used in biomedical research or the entertainment industry.

At AAP they receive the professional care needed for their physical and mental recovery. Aftrer a careful proces of rehabilitation, long-term solutions are sought through outplacement in relatively natural environments, such as renowed zoos and animal parks.

In 2012 a total of 236 animals found shelter and 117 animals were outplaced. They have a beautiful place here to enjoy the fresh air and socialize with others which many of them never have experienced in their lives.

Have a look at their website here