Wild Futures desperately needs funds to help save Jerry the marmoset from a life trapped in the UK primate pet trade. 

Jerry’s exact age is unknown but it’s thought that he is 3 or 4 years old and he has been kept as a pet in at least two different homes. It is likely that he was taken from his mother at just weeks old. Tragically for a highly social monkey, he has been kept in a life of isolation.  

Jerry currently lives in a cage inside a house; he has no access to any natural vegetation and makes contact and alarm vocalisation’s daily. His owners, who are expecting their first baby, contacted us when they realised they couldn’t cope, and they urgently needed to give him away.

In the wild, common marmosets live in extended family groups of 3-15 individuals. The group will forage for food and sleep together, always with a sentry watching for predators.

We need to act fast to make sure that Jerry is given a home at The Monkey Sanctuary and to prevent him becoming a further victim of UK primate pet trade.

Monkey Care Manager, Tania El Dik said: “We must pick up Jerry on Friday and urgently need to raise the funds to be able to transport him safely to the Sanctuary, pay for his initial veterinary check, provide another temporary enclosure and cover the costs of his ongoing care. We are asking for people to pledge their support and make a donation, to change Jerry’s life.”

Jerry had a very sad start to life and is now showing signs of distress due to being alone we are anxious to make sure that he is rescued as soon as possible, the alternative for Jerry is unthinkable. 

Every penny counts.....Please help Wild Futures give Jerry and others like him a chance of happiness by contributing towards his appeal. Thank you.