Established in 1998 as a non profit organization with a 501 (c) 3, Mindy's Memory Primate Sanctuary is located 17 miles south of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Our goal is to rescue monkeys discarded as pets or from research facilities and provide a home for the lifetime of the animals. We are an accredited animal placement facility and a member of the American Sanctuary Association (ASA). As such, we adhere to the strictest guidelines of care and enclosures for our rescued primates.The sanctuary permits no breeding, selling, trading or public display of our primates. We are non-profit, serving only the primates' welfare. All work is done by volunteers. We maintain a 501(c)(3) status, all donations are tax deductible.The sanctuary is run by Director of Animal Care, Linda Barcklay, who has had many years of hands-on experience in animal care, including primate care, in conjunction with our Board of Directors.Visits to the sanctuary are restricted to foundations awarding grants, our supporters, board members and volunteers, all by appointment. All others are discouraged due to our full work schedule that leaves little time for
visitation, and to eliminate stress to the animals by strangers.Although we answer the need of primates released from research facilities, the majority of our rescued monkeys are from abuse, neglect or abandonment by the private pet sector. Therefore, the sanctuary does not support the idea of exotics as pets.---->email:
[email protected]:::::: In Linda's words:::::::::::It all started in the year of 1992. Entering my life came an adult rhesus macaque called "Mindy Sue". Age unknown, small for her species and severely under weight, Mindy was to change my life in ways I could never imagine. In Mindy's memory, the sanctuary was founded and built to what it has become today. To give a chance at a freer life for those who find us.I tried to trace her early life, was unable to start from birth or anything in between except she was sold by a broker who came by her in Chicago, Illinois and drove with her to resell her in Oklahoma. Mindy was donated to me. Mindy suffered with health problems due to neglect, abuse through her life--I could only imagine what occurred to cause them. Mindy was a brave monkey until the end of her life with me. Five short years.Many physical exams with an experienced primate veterinarian turned up no clues for us to treat Mindys condition. It was internal and no amount of blood work or exams changed anything for her.From the start, Mindy showed a special bond with me, acting like she had always known me or perhaps she was just surprised to have me show her care and understanding, for undoubtedly I was the first, perhaps the only one in her life to show her compassion.
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