Toby came to us in 2017 from a rescue that placed Dogo (our other resident Patas) with us. They had a troop of Patas monkeys that were rescued from a lab, and one of the males was not acclimating to his new surroundings well. In a primate community, the males often fight for dominance, territory, mates, etc. A true hierarchy is formed, and the males that are less dominant begin to stand back. In Toby’s case, he was set back tremendously, and almost gave up hope. He refused to eat, and he hid from the rest of the troop. We welcomed Toby with open arms, and he was on his way to Popcorn Park to meet Dogo.

Of course, when introducing two animals there is a sense of worry if they will get along, or not. Toby was placed in a pen next to Dogo, and they were immediately interested in one another. They quickly bonded, and we put them together a week later. They both found a companion that they could trust, grow, and never had to compete with. They became inseparable, and each day they grow more confident, together. We are sure that without one another, they would not be blossoming into the personable monkeys they are today. Please consider sponsoring Toby today!