Dodger is a 5-year-old male white-faced capuchin. He was purchased as a pet and given as a Christmas present to his wife Norma. His new human mom knew nothing about monkeys, as Dodger was an unexpected surprise-so she searched high and low for information on how to take care of him. However, most pet stores and zoos were either unwilling or unable to give her information, and she was given mis-information regarding his nutritional needs. Dodger is Jungle Friends' "little man".
He became very ill due to a vitamin deficiency and as a result, his growth was stunted. Even though he is sexually mature and fully-grown, he only weighs about only 2.5 pounds (a capuchin monkey of his age usually weighs around 7-8 pounds). Dodger has a very sweet disposition, but don't cross him-he is a monkey after all! Dodger's "owner" realized that since she was working two jobs and because his human sister was leaving for college, it was not in Dodger's best interest to leave him at home all day by himself. She called Jungle Friends asking for our advice, and decided it would be best for him to come live here. While Dodger's habitat was being constructed at Jungle Friends, Dodger and his "mom" came to visit every weekend so that he could become acclimated and be around other monkeys-for the first time! We were amazed at how quickly Dodger took to his new surroundings. Almost immediately, he was jumping and playing, enjoying the room to run and swing. Dodger came to be a full-time resident of Jungle Friends in April 2000. He has even become more comfortable and curious about the other monkeys. He was probably able to acclimate so quickly because his human family is still very much involved in his life. They come to volunteer on the weekends and drop in for visits during the week-Dodger is very lucky to have a "mom" that cared for him so much that she realized it was best to let him come here and live like a monkey with other monkeys. He now shares a habitat with Corky and Kelli. Dodger fit right into the Jungle Friends' family and he is adored by all of the volunteers!
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