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RLC12345678 · 08-21-2006, 02:07 PM

My uncle had a monkey when he was in college. He said that his mom would never come visit him and he couldn't have women over bc the monkey was so disgusting and threw his crap around everywhere. They are SUPER cute, but maybe just to look at.

vainchick5 · 08-21-2006, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

My uncle had a monkey when he was in college. He said that his mom would never come visit him and he couldn't have women over bc the monkey was so disgusting and threw his crap around everywhere. They are SUPER cute, but maybe just to look at.

Yea I guess that could put a damper on the love life huh?

loool

Shanatink · 08-21-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vainchick5

So I don't know if any of you watched Hogan Knows Best (reality show about Hulk Hogan and his family on VH-1). It's really good and last night we were watching it and the mom, Linda ADOBTED A BABY MONKEY. I cannot tell you how cute this monkey was. He was so adorable, I can't even type correctly. His name is Harry, and he was like a little baby. He was beyond cute and I started whinning and insisting that we get a monkey. He was like "ARE YOU INSANE?"..He was like do you know how hard it is to care for a monkey, they are like children. But just think about how much fun Coco would have..lol..He still thinks I'm nuts but I WANT A BABY MONKEY

I gave him lots of

but as much as he said he loved em, we still can't adopt a monkey, that we have one monkey named Coco and we can get one like her when we get our house next year, but no real monkey

Am I crazy??

I LOVE that show and I love the monkey too. But if you continue to watch the show you will see that they were not able to keep the monkey because it required soooooo much attention and work and for some reason they couldnt have it in the same room with the dogs so all her dog were outside all the time which of course they didnt want to do that to the dogs.

Plus monkeys are hard to potty train and so they can be sooooo messy and dirty. One of our local "exotic" pet stores sells a tiny little monkey and it potty's everywhere. It stays in a cage but it can climb up the sides and shoot its pee outside the cage. Its quite gross but the monkey itself is absolutely adorable.

vainchick5 · 08-21-2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

I LOVE that show and I love the monkey too. But if you continue to watch the show you will see that they were not able to keep the monkey because it required soooooo much attention and work and for some reason they couldnt have it in the same room with the dogs so all her dog were outside all the time which of course they didnt want to do that to the dogs.

Plus monkeys are hard to potty train and so they can be sooooo messy and dirty. One of our local "exotic" pet stores sells a tiny little monkey and it potty's everywhere. It stays in a cage but it can climb up the sides and shoot its pee outside the cage. Its quite gross but the monkey itself is absolutely adorable.

I loved when Teri put the monkey in Linda's jewelry drawer and it was enjoying playing with the necklaces..lool...Harry was too cute for words. I noticed they had the dogs outside but I didn't know why. The monkey was so adorable. I want one so bad but I know my b/f would NEVER get me one. He's a germophobe and would never even come near me if I had a monkey

Nikko's_human · 08-22-2006, 05:13 AM

Did anyone catch the Primetime Live special last week about people who kept exotic pets? They talked about this guy who was obsessed with living among grizzly bears and he wound up getting mauled to death by one. In that same special there was a couple who adopted a baby chimp and raised him as their son. I don't know what happened but one day he got out of the house and went crazy in the neighborhood. The police had to come and the neighbors sued them. They were forced to send the chimp away to this place that cares for retired showbiz monkey actors. One day they went out to visit the chimp and the husband was attacked by the other chimps that were in the cage with their monkey. I think they tried to tear his face off. Experts said that chimpanzees, although cute and small when they are babies, become increasingly powerful and violent as they mature and that people need to remember that these are not fuzzy, cute, little creatures but rather wild animals that should be in the wild. I absolutely LOVE monkeys but I think I'll stick with yorkies.

Yorkie3 · 08-22-2006, 05:41 AM

I've read that they do not make good pets. Besides the comments from the other posts...once they start reaching "puberty" they are very hard to control, big or small. I've always wanted one too, but decided it was not a good idea.

DENISE517 · 08-22-2006, 07:32 AM

I love Hogan knows best.... I saw that one too. That little guy was soooo dang cute!... My hubby said that would be something that me and my 12 yr old daughter would do to him. I always wanted a monkey too!!! LOL I dont think you are crazy!!!

vainchick5 · 08-22-2006, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DENISE517

I love Hogan knows best.... I saw that one too. That little guy was soooo dang cute!... My hubby said that would be something that me and my 12 yr old daughter would do to him. I always wanted a monkey too!!! LOL I dont think you are crazy!!!

I know they are hard, but so darn cute. Just look at that picture. I think my entire family would have me institutionalized if I got a monkey. Hey maybe if I keep you this "I WANT A MONKEY" business, I'll get my second yorkie sooner than expected (just to shut me up)

Meg · 08-22-2006, 05:01 PM

I loved that episode! That monkey was so cute! A little too much work for me...

That picture you posted is so cute!!!

AngelandLily · 08-22-2006, 08:03 PM

to help para's and quads with everyday lives. I'm going to google for it.

they're in Mass if I remember right.

AngelandLily · 08-22-2006, 08:04 PM

http://www.helpinghandsmonkeys.org/

Rae Rae · 08-22-2006, 08:23 PM

I wanted a monkey before too, and unlike your bf, mine didn't mind if we got one. I googled pet monkey, and changed my mind after one site! All these stories of monkeys attacking their owners. Very scary. Remember, these are wild animals and will always be wild animals. There not meant to be pets, and even though the monkey can be the sweetest, it will still have those instincts. Please research this before you decide. I was heartbroken, but I'm glad I found that out before I saved up for one.

BabyFidgette · 08-22-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vainchick5

So I don't know if any of you watched Hogan Knows Best (reality show about Hulk Hogan and his family on VH-1). It's really good and last night we were watching it and the mom, Linda ADOBTED A BABY MONKEY. I cannot tell you how cute this monkey was. He was so adorable, I can't even type correctly. His name is Harry, and he was like a little baby. He was beyond cute and I started whinning and insisting that we get a monkey. He was like "ARE YOU INSANE?"..He was like do you know how hard it is to care for a monkey, they are like children. But just think about how much fun Coco would have..lol..He still thinks I'm nuts but I WANT A BABY MONKEY

I gave him lots of

but as much as he said he loved em, we still can't adopt a monkey, that we have one monkey named Coco and we can get one like her when we get our house next year, but no real monkey

Am I crazy??

Get another Yorkie, and name her Mona. Hence, your monkey. (hehehe)

08-22-2006, 05:13 AM	#20
Nikko's_human Proudly owned by Nikko Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 768	Did anyone catch the Primetime Live special last week about people who kept exotic pets? They talked about this guy who was obsessed with living among grizzly bears and he wound up getting mauled to death by one. In that same special there was a couple who adopted a baby chimp and raised him as their son. I don't know what happened but one day he got out of the house and went crazy in the neighborhood. The police had to come and the neighbors sued them. They were forced to send the chimp away to this place that cares for retired showbiz monkey actors. One day they went out to visit the chimp and the husband was attacked by the other chimps that were in the cage with their monkey. I think they tried to tear his face off. Experts said that chimpanzees, although cute and small when they are babies, become increasingly powerful and violent as they mature and that people need to remember that these are not fuzzy, cute, little creatures but rather wild animals that should be in the wild. I absolutely LOVE monkeys but I think I'll stick with yorkies. __________________ NIKKO and his mommy NECEE

08-22-2006, 05:41 AM	#21
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	I've read that they do not make good pets. Besides the comments from the other posts...once they start reaching "puberty" they are very hard to control, big or small. I've always wanted one too, but decided it was not a good idea. __________________ Janet

08-22-2006, 05:01 PM	#24
Meg YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 671	I loved that episode! That monkey was so cute! A little too much work for me... That picture you posted is so cute!!! __________________ Meg & Keeley I love my little Yorkie boy! www.dogster.com/?169319

08-22-2006, 08:03 PM	#25
AngelandLily No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WV Posts: 91	Actually there's a service program that trains them to help para's and quads with everyday lives. I'm going to google for it. they're in Mass if I remember right.

08-22-2006, 08:04 PM	#26
AngelandLily No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WV Posts: 91	Link they're called helping hands http://www.helpinghandsmonkeys.org/

08-21-2006, 02:07 PM	#16
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	My uncle had a monkey when he was in college. He said that his mom would never come visit him and he couldn't have women over bc the monkey was so disgusting and threw his crap around everywhere. They are SUPER cute, but maybe just to look at.

08-22-2006, 07:32 AM	#22
DENISE517 No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 4,449	I love Hogan knows best.... I saw that one too. That little guy was soooo dang cute!... My hubby said that would be something that me and my 12 yr old daughter would do to him. I always wanted a monkey too!!! LOL I dont think you are crazy!!!

08-22-2006, 08:23 PM	#27
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	I wanted a monkey before too, and unlike your bf, mine didn't mind if we got one. I googled pet monkey, and changed my mind after one site! All these stories of monkeys attacking their owners. Very scary. Remember, these are wild animals and will always be wild animals. There not meant to be pets, and even though the monkey can be the sweetest, it will still have those instincts. Please research this before you decide. I was heartbroken, but I'm glad I found that out before I saved up for one. __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella