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Monkeys as pets? Better think twice before the trouble starts!

Several times in the past we all have heard about attacks by chimpanzees who had been considered absolutely tame. With wild animals there is simply not such a thing as 100% tame. Again I was shocked to learn that a “household pet” chimpanzee almost killed a woman in Connecticut. Known for being the sweetest companion for years, even starred in some commercials, Travis all of a sudden turned wild. Apparently nobody knows what triggered his aggression but the results are not nice. In fact they are horrible. A female friend of his owner was severely injured and her life will be changed forever. Much likely the live of the owner will be changed forever too by the guilt she feels. What seemed to be a live long friendship between human and his closed kin had a horrible ending.
There are so many nice pets out there, why do some people have to have a wild animal?
What are your thoughts about keeping wild animals as pets?

Please also read our article “Monkey Trouble” on our Purrfect Pet Health website.