Story book farm primate sanctuary has long been the home of monkeys, each with their own heartwrenching story. We, at sbfps, are committed to educating and raising awareness about the plight of captive. Despite a second crowd funding attempt, the sanctuary doesnt seem to be. Panacea and the story book farm primate sanctuary animal voices article pockets in the news 2019. Yasmin nakhuda, a toronto real estate lawyer, is suing story book farm primate sanctuary in sunderland, ont. In sanctuary care, we encourage friendships between residents. Join facebook to connect with annett schlaugat and others you may know. Step inside story book farm, the ontario primate sanctuary that ikea. Unstoppable frankie picasso welcome to frankieworld.
The sanctuary runs with volunteers and on private donations. Our gibbon sanctuary ippl not only helps primates in need around the world, but also maintains a gibbon sanctuary in summerville, south carolina, where dozens of the smallest of the apes reside. Pockets warhol born 1992 is a capuchin monkey, one of 19 residents as of 20190423 at story book farm primate sanctuary near sunderland, ontario, canada. Storybook farm primate sanctuary published on march 28, 2017 march 28, 2017 26 likes 4 comments. Darwin the ikea monkey, primate sanctuary getting evicted. The story book farm primate sanctuary team had been working for years to transfer the research apes to their farm, and the monkeys can finally. Story book farm primate sanctuary marks darwins first. Step inside story book farm, the ontario primate sanctuary that ikea monkey now calls home rescued from labs and roadside zoos, theyre now free to, well, monkey around in daina liepas care. On monday afternoon, darwin checked into his new home at sunderland, ont.
We believe in defending this reputable sanctuary s name from false. Primate sanctuary where the sanctuary signed an adoption form. On december 9, 2012, she went shopping and took the monkey along. Mar 28, 2017 storybook farm primate sanctuary published on march 28, 2017 march 28, 2017 26 likes 4 comments. Story book farm primate sanctuary supporters april 1 at 3. The story book farm primate sanctuary team had been working for years to transfer the research apes to their farm, and the monkeys can finally call the sunderland, ont. Rdaf rescue darwin and friends we are a group who want to free the twenty four innocent primates at story book farm primate sanctuary. Story book farm primate sanctuary sbfps is a licensed, ospca inspected, sanctuary for primates who come from a variety of backgrounds. Our human caregivers exercise deep listening skills to help address the.
Story book farm primate sanctuary donate monkey chow for. Family friendly my wife and i visited after seeing the story of the primate sanctuary on tlcs my strange. Pacific primate sanctuary primates current list of primates. Story book farm primate sanctuary, sunderland, ontario. Story book farm primate sanctuary is a sanctuary in ontario which provides a permanent home for primates retiring from biomedical research, zoos, universities, pet stores, and private residences. Story book farm primate sanctuary charity profile donate. Ikea monkey supporters threatened to burn down primate. Darwin the ikea monkey resettled at story book farm. The baboon sanctuary story peaceable primate sanctuary. Full text of nakhuda vs story book farm see other formats citation. Nakudha filed an appeal for darwins return last october, after an ontario superior court judge ruled he belongs with the storybook farm primate sanctuary in sunderland, about 100 km north of. Comedy fundraiser for story book farm primate sanctuary. Story book farm primate sanctuary, 2315 concession road 10. Because many primate species live upwards of 30 years, they require longterm care and accommodation.
Its member sanctuaries care for over 800 primates rescued and retired from laboratory research, entertainment, and the pet trade. Learn more about the monkeys currently at story book primate sanctuary, we are home to. Animal justice nakhuda v storybook farm primate sanctuary. The primate rescue center is a nonprofit sanctuary providing lifetime care to nearly 50 primates, including a group of 9 chimpanzees and a variety of monkey species. The primate sanctuary is a place for refuge and protection for primates located in niagara falls, new york.
Become part of the primate rescue center member family and join us at our exclusive members only events. At story book farm we believe all animals have rights. Our staff visited storybook farms facility north of toronto in early. Dec 09, 2018 story book farm is currently home to 19 primates, each with their own unique and heartwrenching story. Story book farm primate sanctuary is a sanctuary in ontario which provides a permanent home for primates retiring from biomedical research, zoos, universities. Use the igive button, shop online as you normally would no added steps. The demand continues as we learn of monkeys needing sanctuary monkeys that are being kept inhumanely in roadside zoos, monkeys that are being bred for the exotic pet trade and, most recently, research. In a precedentsetting move, story book farm primate sanctuary, became the first sanctuary vetted by the canadian government to retire laboratory monkeys after surviving their research obligations. The sanctuary is located approximately one hour north east of toronto. The north american primate sanctuary alliance napsa is a working group of nine of the leading primate sanctuaries on the continent. When his owner found it too difficult to take care of him, she reached out for help from story book farm, a primate sanctuary in southwestern ontario that was already home to nearly 20 other. Today, ladybird founders lisa, janine and melissa, and our awesome board member, amy, visited story book farm primate sanctuary.
Special thanks story book farm primate sanctuary daina liepa the romanek family steve mceown the justrabo family daniel roher loud roar productions dwight jantzi. Darwins owner, yasmin nakhuda, sued the sanctuary to regain possession of the animal. Story book farm primate sanctuary is home to 18 monkeys who have come to us for peace and solace from a variety of backgrounds, some of them with stories difficult even to share, let alone survive. We were relieved that he was coming to a place where his needs are going to be met first, sanctuary founder sherri delaney told the post. Rescued from labs and roadside zoos, theyre now free to, well, monkey around in daina liepas care. Full text of nakhuda vs story book farm internet archive. Story book farm is currently home to 19 primates, each with their own unique and heartwrenching story. Storybook farm, in southeast queensland, houses animals of all shapes and sizes with special needs on a small plot of land in the scenic rim. Story book farm primate sanctuary is a place of safety. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent as allowed by law. Its for the story book primate sanctuary in sunderland ontario. If you would like to make a financial gift to the sanctuary this holiday season, you can do so online or by mail. I went to meet the monkeys at story book farm primate sanctuary.
Story book farm primate sanctuary charity profile donate online. At story book farm, these primates are given dignity and allowed to be. From the outset, justice valee of the onscj endeavoured to rely only on the principles of property law. The suncoast primate sanctuary is dedicated to providing a safe haven for primates and other animals that find themselves in need of refuge. The globe and mail did a comprehensive story on cody, cedric and pugsley. Storybook farm is canadas only primate sanctuary, playing a key role in prim. Frankie picasso audio books, best sellers, author bio. Pacific primate sanctuary serves as a refuge for primates from laboratories, animal dealers, smugglers and tourist attractions.
Nakhuda v storybook farm primate sanctuary, 20 onsc 5761. Jun 11, 20 the owner of a primate sanctuary where the ikea monkey is living says she threatened to report the woman who calls herself the monkeys mom to the law society. Peaceable primate sanctuary was recognized by the irs as a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization in 2000 to carry out its charitable and educational mission. Step inside story book farm, the ontario primate sanctuary. Sale of her artwork and proceeds from custom orders pay for cleft palate surgery for children through mercy ships canada, the donkey sanctuary, montreal spca changing pittie law storybook farm primate sanctuary, 4 children through world vision and many other humanitarian just in time efforts. Many of the monkeys we have rescued are on the iucn red list of threatened species. Pockets came to media attention in 2011 when the sanctuary held a fundraiser featuring 40 paintings by the monkey. Darwin was a piece of property, she ruled, a chattel not a child whose best interests must be considered. Ikea monkey darwin at story book farm primate sanctuary in. Australia brasil canada espana france greece india. Story book farm primate sanctuary, 20 onsc 5761 oshawa court file no 8165412 date. Yasmin nakhuda, plaintiff and story book farm primate sanctuary and sherry delaney, defendant before.
Darwin will stay at story book farm primate sanctuary where he has been living ever since he was spotted roaming around an ikea in toronto wearing a diaper and shearling coat. This is the sanctuary where darwin the ikea monkey is now residing. The storybook farm sacred animal garden, near canungra has been caring for special. Over 2,300 online stores including all your favorites. A fun introduction to ippl by marc ellis, who visited our sanctuary in july 2011.
The plaintiffs action was dismissed and the monkey remains at the primate sanctuary. Story book farm primate sanctuary petition youtube. Thanks so much to nick and the other volunteers who let us come by for the day to learn about why having a safe haven for these. Offers facts, gallery, details of sponsorship and calendar. Lab monkeys given new home at durham primate sanctuary. The curious case of darwin the ikea monkey thecourt. At this point, the lighthearted story turned into a nasty legal battle. Storybook farm is canadas only primate sanctuary, playing a key role in primate rescue and rehabilitation for over. Story book farm primate sanctuary, 20 onsc 5761, ultimately rejected ms. Along with a stand up comedy show, we will have raffle. Story book farm primate sanctuary sunderland, ontario. Donate to story book farm primate sanctuary fundraiser. Story book farm is currently home to 24 primates, each with their own unique and heartwrenching story. Story book farm primate sanctuary supporters home facebook.
We caught a brief glimpse of darwin before he retreated to his indoor enclosure. All monies donated go directly to the care of our precious monkey residents. This means that we can hope for more of the currently 6,500 monkeys in research to be allowed to be retired. We are a group of supporters of storybook farm primate sanctuary. Story book farm primate sanctuary is home to 18 monkeys who have come to us for peace and solace from a variety of backgrounds, some of them with stories. Animal justice canada legislative fund is a federally incorporated notforprofit dedicated to advocating for the humane treatment of animals. We are a place of healing and recovery from trauma. Donate to expand outdoor monkey enclosures closed by story book farm primate sanctuary, and make a difference today. Meet the monkeys of story book farm primate sanctuary. Thanks so much to nick and the other volunteers who let us come by for the.
Story book farm primate sanctuary archives precedent. Farm for specialneeds animals needs a new home, and fast. Story book farm primate sanctuary, where darwin the ikea monkey lives, has been given an eviction date of june 30. Bbj barbies basement jewellery accessories toronto. Ring tailed lemurs in sanctuary care at story book farm ontario. Dec 22, 2015 meet our new charity for furnal equinox 2016, storybook farm primate sanctuary. Story book farm primate sanctuary our impact canadahelps. Our organization is governed by a board of directors, which consists of 3 voting members with expertise in fundraising, estate planning, animal care and board development. Darwin was a piece of property, she ruled, a chattel not a. At story book farm, these primates are given dignity and allowed to. The commotion ended when toronto animal services apprehended darwin and transported him to story book farm primate sanctuary in sunderland, about an hour northeast of toronto.
The owner of a primate sanctuary where the ikea monkey is living says she threatened to report the woman who calls herself the monkeys mom to the law society. We give back the ability to make decisions and control events that affect residents lives. A famous hinterland farm faces closure or leaving the gold coast entirely unless it can find a new home fast. Oct 18, 20 story book farm primate sanctuary, 20 onsc 5761, ultimately rejected ms.
Jungle friends is a nonprofit 501c3 organization and your donations are tax deductible. Story book farm primate sanctuary food supplier in sunderland, on 2315 concession road 10, sunderland, ontario. A haven for primates, allowing them to live out their lives with peace and dignity. Story book farm primate sanctuary lauren in real life. Ikea monkey darwin at story book farm primate sanctuary in ontario. Darwin the ikea monkey getting evicted as animal sanctuary. Storybook farm is canadas only primate sanctuary, playing a key role in primate rescue and rehabilitation for over 20 monkeys. Darwin has now been at story book farm primate sanctuary for 2 years, since he was scooped up in a toronto ikea parking lot wearing the coat and diaper that made him an international celebrity. Taking in monkeys at the sanctuary is a lifetime commitment. But not unlike many other animal sanctuaries, story book farm primate sanctuary has limited space and resources.