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Today is Spanky's 13th birthday! Spanky was purchased as a family pet in Texas. One day in March of 2014, we received a call from his owners saying they were going to drop him off at IPPL because they could no longer care for him. That is typical of pet owners, as primates should never be pets as they become stronger and smarter with age and become unmanageable for those who are not qualified to provide the appropriate care.
Unfortunately, the owners had all of his canine teeth extracted by a Texas vet which is also typical for owners to do to their primate pets to prevent serious bites. He arrived on May 23 in 2014 and has been living the sanctuary life ever since!
Spanky is a wonderful gibbon, and the staff all love him. He has the best personality and enjoys photobombing anyone who takes pictures near his habitat! He sings and swings with the 34 other gibbons and we couldn't be more grateful to be able to provide a safe, compassionate sanctuary life for him, thanks to our generous supporters. Enjoy your day, Spanky! ... See MoreSee Less

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