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Monkey Service Animal Bill Being Reconsidered

After getting advice from the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, a Louisiana lawmaker says he is considering dropping his proposal to allow monkeys to be used as service animals for people with disabilities. 

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94WIP Finds Safe Willing Home for Dez Bryant’s Monkey

PETA has asked for the capuchin monkey to be transferred to a sanctuary and Kari Bagnall, founder and executive director of Jungle Friends Primates Sanctuary in Gainesville, Florida says she would be happy to care for Bryant’s monkey.

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Monkey Didn’t Play Well with Others; Sent to Florida

A capuchin monkey that didn’t get along with the only other member of his species at the San Diego Zoo was transferred to a Florida sanctuary, where it’s hoped he can find a companion.

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‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Monkey Business Sparks Online Petition

Animal rights activists have a message for Disney when it comes to the upcoming “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”: Don’t monkey around.

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A Gainesville Woman’s Monkey Business

In Kari Bagnall’s makeshift jungle, she gives primates a home.

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Monkey See, Monkey Forced to Do

A recently introduced Senate bill threatens to further legitimize Helping Hands, an outdated and inhumane primate “training facility” located in Boston, when it should be shut down permanently.

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Kentucky Debates Use of ‘Service Monkeys’ for Disabled Residents

A Kentucky lawmaker is preparing to introduce a bill that would allow paralyzed residents to use service monkeys to assist with daily tasks at home.

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Derby Couple Helping to Treat Diabetic Monkeys

A couple from Derby say they are using their knowledge of treating diabetic patients to help monkeys at a sanctuary in Florida.

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Jessamine Primate Group Tells Cameron Crowe to Stop Using Monkeys in Films

Please, no more monkey business.

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