Monkey

New Pet's Monkeyshines Drive Owners Ape

New addition makes his debut with a BANG!

Cute, cuddly and babylike is how the Dunce family imagined Clyde, their pet. Initially, that is exactly what they got.

Chris, the Dunce's 7-year-old son, had begged his parents for a monkey just like the ones he had seen at the zoo. After a short Internet search, they found a breeder on Craig's List and adopted the precocious primate.

However, as Clyde grew, so did his tendency to chuck china. Once Clyde hit adolescence, his behavior became unbearable, and the Dunces were force to keep him kenneled. For the family's safety, Clyde stayed in the small space for 23 hours a day.

  1. Then animals still have their wild behavioral instincts. As they grow, they easily revert to those instincts that can harm you and your family.
  2. Taming an exotic animal takes time and is comparable to adding a full time job.
  3. There probably is not a veterinarian trained to care for your exotic animal. If there is one, they probably will charge a great deal more then a normal vet.
  4. Caring for the exotic is not as easy as caring for dog or cat. Many take special enclosures, diets and maintenance care. It is almost like adding a newborn baby to the family.
  5. To pay for those special enclosures, diet and maintenance could cost upwards of thousands of dollars a year.
  6. If for some reason you cannot take care of the animal or do not want it any more, do you have a place in mind where it can go? Most sanctuaries are full and zoos refuse to take in the pet animals. What is your plan b?
  7. If you go on vacation, who will care for the pet? Many family members might not be as keen on your choice of pet as you are.
  8. If you live in an apartment or condominium, your property owner may not allow your choice of pet. Check it out.
  9. You may have to pay more homeowners insurance because of the pet you choose. For safety reasons, many insurance companies will consider you more of a liability depending on your pet.