Orphan Baby Gimli’s fight against depression to a new life in James troop

[@timmied8461]

Wow, I felt so bad for little Gimli when he first came to you all, but now after watching him, how he slowly broke out his Shell from the results of all your efforts, he has finally started enjoying being a baby monkey again, this makes me so very happy for him! All of you at the VMF are so AWESOME, and GOOD FORTUNE comes to All People who are AWESOME❗ 💗🙏 😊

[@zariballard]

"we want to show him that being a monkey IS fun"....how sweet! Thank u so much for caring for these precious babies🙏

[@whitegirl1442]

When I saw Gimli again as a traumatized baby it brought tears of sorrow to my eyes. But when I saw him at the end of the video it brought tears of joy to my eyes. I will never forget seeing Gimli playing with an empty toilet paper roll and the joy on his face. It was then that I knew he was going to be okay. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in helping Gimli get to where he is today!!!

[@dawndixon402]

😁👋👍👍👏👏💕🙏🏻 The volunteers have to pay to be there. So not only are they giving their time they're not taking more money out of the general fund to be taken care of like food and water and everything needed for them while they're there that's a big wonderful thing that you're doing God bless you and yours. For all that you do. Most importantly, the monkeys that you save.

[@av8tore71]

Gimli literally mad me cry the way he was when he came in. I am so very happy for lil Gimli so happy

[@astrohaterade]

Finally people on YT who are bringing nice to baby monkeys! 💯🐒🙏🏻

[@koisneurotypical]

Dave you are so very humble in your herculean efforts to help and save the orphan vervets. If not for your Foundation, I can't even imagine what would happen to souls like little GImli. Thank you for including us and making us feel as if we are making a difference. The true catalyst is you and your wonderful Foundation! Thank you so much for this mini- film on Gimli's story! I love your narration- you always capture exactly what is going on and what these creatures are feeling. I could listen to your wisdom all day! Much love from the States!

[@AgatestoneCrystal8439]

I totally agree with You this is so great and a wonderfully job wow. God help this foundation in Jesus name Amen.

[@tanyatigermarshall7878]

Beautiful

[@kathieh7012]

What an incredible recap of precious little Gimli's story from being sooo heartbroken to being a feisty and lovable little dude enjoying his life!! Dave, we so appreciate you sharing these recaps with us and love your awesome narrations! Many, many thanks to all there at the Foundation for your continuous love and care of these precious vervet monkeys! God Bless You All!! 🐒💙🙏

[@casamatti1405]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Lesleymehnert]

Thank you volunteers, you’re all amazing xx

[@TheRealBaxterslideralus]

LOVED THIS. Thanks, Dave, nice to see Gimli breakthrough his despair, as you say we never know what the trauma has done, and just how they are going to deal with it. Would like to say thank you, to you and the whole team, your sanctuary is a Godsend and you all deserve the highest praise, especially at these difficult times.

[@robincurry5248]

The narrator brings tears to my eyes. Tells the story beautifully

[@KaplanGOLI]

The video about Gimli and his recovery from his severe withdrawal to the playful and healthy monkey with his mom and the rest of his Troup has been a wonderful experience - Your work with his depression and slowly letting him attach to other monkey who could understand and relate to him was so skilled, gentle and kind - very moving - I am a family psychotherapist (with people) resonates deeply with me. Thank you!!

[@lyric8006]

Such a lovely video of little Gimli. Also love Dave’s narrating. I could listen to him for hours talking about his beloved monkeys.

[@Laura-xs3te]

The volunteers and this organization are remarkable! Thank you for what you do!

[@raylee2476]

Dave you are a wonderful human being. If only all humans had the love you have for these creatures. Thank you for all you do.

[@ChrissyCoole]

Gimli!!!! The wonder baby!! Awesome video on his journey and how he went from traumatized to star!!! 😍😍👍👍👏👏💖💜💙💛

[@swanofusk9314]

One of my favorites things about these videos is listening to the narrative about each orphan. At times its difficult to hear as most of the orphans have been through some sort of trauma.

[@MeganZopf]

I’m excited just adopted Gimli! You are all so awesome helping and showing so much love!!

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

Thank you guys for all you have done for Gimli. And all the other orphans as well. This is one of my favorite stories I have been following him for a while now. He wouldn't have made it without you and josie and the rest of your staff . Very special patient people. He was very time consuming.

[@vickiaverett2744]

This is my favorite video! It shows your message and tells the story of what you do. I’m so fascinated by your process of finding mommies for these babies. I smile every time I watch the part when Gimli is sitting and observing the monkeys outside the fence jumping and running and hopping on each other and “maybe thinking: someday I want to do that” because at the end of the video we see Gimli playing that same game!

[@barippy]

Thank you 🙏🏼 all of you!! Gimli has made such huge progress and his turnaround touched so many hearts out here in social media land!! That’s huge!! I hate that he was so hurt & traumatized, or that any vervets are, BUT I’m so relieved he landed at VMF!! He was the reason I became a member on KZbin, became a Patreon, waited for every post & picture to pop up on Instagram & Facebook. I did not want to miss a second of his fight for recovery. And by watching Gimli, I fell 💗for so many vervets, young & old, (a few samangos too!) & the staff + vols. It’s all this monkeys fault!!

[@ChrissyCoole]

I too am a KZbin member and Patreon member!! I only wish I could give more but Social Security doesn't allow me to do that but I feel the same as you!! I've been watching the videos for a year now and am amazed and totally in love with everyone there human and Vervet alike!!! Although Gimli and Bell hold special places in my heart ❤

[@barippy]

Chrissy Coole aww Bell is such a sweet girl! And she’s loves food so much!! Lol!! I’m so happy to know there are more people out there that are in all these platforms!! Sounds like I’m in good company!! :)!! Every season there are more and more monkeys to love and support... now if we could just get out there to volunteer somehow!!

[@ChrissyCoole]

I wish I could but physically I don't think I could other than holding and loving babies which is such a depressing thing!! If I had the monetary resources to go volunteer and I could help in a way where it wasn't physically exhausting for me I'd do it in a heartbeat!! If you get the chance to volunteer at the VMF I would request that you give extra love to them from me!! 👍😁🐒🐒🐵🐵

[@whitegirl1442]

@@ChrissyCoole I'm right there with you physically. But if I could I would love to, so instead I give monetarily as much as my fixed income allows.

[@ChrissyCoole]

I'm glad you understand! I guess you're in the same boat as me then? It totally blows doesn't it?? Maybe in my next life I'll be able to volunteer!!

[@RoseRowles]

We want to thank everyone that gives of themselves. These precious babies need to be who they are.

[@christinepoole5588]

what a huge difference in videos compared to the ones on facebook! nice to see these monkeys not eating candy a cake as a staple of their diet. thank you for your kindness towards monkeys

[@sandraswift3489]

Thankyouxgod bless you

[@ludekolah6100]

Thank you for the touching story about little Gimli 🙏💚

[@NikkiP4444]

So very sad 😥 I am happy to know how it worked out - otherwise I would be a puddle of tears! Great job staff and volunteers! 🤗🐒❤

[@jeanculbertson3677]

This sad little monkey. My heart goes out to little Gimli. He is displaying what so many of these orphans must feel once lost from their Mothers and family. What an incredible blessing you all are to these beautiful, special animals. God bless you all!

[@karolsaager8694]

Loved this video. You are to be commended!

[@Kerryday11]

Awww I just love their little noises they make!! So happy for the baby getting his life back he was so depressed. Now he's happy with a troop.

[@renegonzalez5334]

Great program. Thank all of you for your love to these special babies. I watch your shows over and over. Thank you!

[@VervetMonkey]

Our pleasure!

[@chuck876]

After you got Gimli, and saw the progress, a purebred Queensland heeler came to me as a stray out in the middle of nowhere in the desert where I live. He was dehydrated and very hungry. Learning from you, Dave, this poor young dog was very withdrawn and scared. But with all the food and water he wants and TONS of love and playing, he is my best friend and goes everywhere with me. The red heeler is so smart. But VMF has taught me so much. With time and patience, abused and frightened animals will come out of their shells. Thank you all. Wish I could hold a baby VERVET, if only for a little while.

[@lennarthagen3638]

They have feelings just like us humans. This place is so amazing...

[@samanthafordyce5795]

Agreed. So many of them show evidence of PTSD. It must be difficult to bring them out of it, as the classic means of dealing with PTSD in humans (medication and talk therapy) aren't available for the little monkeys. Thanks for the work all of you do.

[@donnachappell3674]

Dave beautifully narrated as usual. Looked forward to this and not diappointed you did a wonderful job along with the others.Thanks so much.

[@matthewbarger4592]

this is a good story, drama and suspense, difficult to stop watching. you'll have to write more like this. good commentary.

[@lillanlofgren7424]

Sutch a wonderful story ...not in the beginning ,but thanks to you this ended well

[@oohlalalaurenn]

The beginning is what makes the ending even better..

[@lillanlofgren7424]

@@oohlalalaurenn yes

[@annamariaerdelyi7656]

@@oohlalalaurenn Igen.💔❤‍🩹❤💖

[@kevo8137]

This is just the best. Thank you for what you do.

[@So-what692]

When I seen how sad and withdrawn Gimli was it just really broke my heart. I could tell that he had a very happy life before this and that he was very close to his mom. No telling what he seen or how he became an orphan but the way he has lighten up since gaining a foster mom shows you how important the bond between baby and mom is.

[@marynichols5367]

So happy for Gimli. Thank you for this way of helping orphaned monkies.

[@honeyowen3163]

Thanks to each and every one of you for giving this little monkey a life. It would be a wonderful testament to the incredible work you do at the Vervet Monkey Foundation if you have a "Gimli Day" each year, showing a recap of his transformation.

[@JillofAllTrades2]

Nice!! What a great idea! For ALL our sweetie former orphaned n abandoned monkeys, even the older ones. 🥰

[@Bluebird-77]

Was crying seeing Gimli curled up into himself at the beginning. It broke my heart. So happy he is doing so well now.

[@sethgt1234]

You guys are doing something amazing 👏!

[@brandonphipps4755]

That’s so sad. I wish i was there to help.

[@AgatestoneCrystal8439]

in your narration i cud feel the pin of this lil Gimlii wow but patience paid nd Gimlii is laughing gin. i like watching your videos rely very inspiring... i have become bit gentle on the monkeys in my village

[@1jessebell]

Wow. Gimleys story was so beautiful. Seeing him jump around a few minutes after meeting his new mom made me laugh and cry at the same time. Just such a beautiful place for these wonderful animals. My new favourite thing to watch and to donate to.❤😅

[@brandonphipps4755]

I have always wanted to work with monkeys. I went to school for medical science and I used to tell my classmates I was going to go to Africa or Asia and help monkeys but I never got to do that

[@AmziAsher]

You still can! Even at the VMF!

[@jerrisongs1690]

This poor little guy must have seen something or gone though something horrible A year has gone since this video I wonder how he’s doing now I pray he got close to a foster mom and made friends 🖐😃. Ty to the staff with big hearts that took care of this little guy and all the others for making their lives wonderful again Love From N.Y✨😍✨

[@lillianchristensen7023]

What a beautiful thing you're doing. This brought me to tears

[@vickiaverett2744]

Such a great narrative of Gimli by Dave and Mark. Very clear and easy to hear. Thanks for the sweet update of Gimli. He will probably remain my favorite vervet monkey. What a sweetie pie!

[@VervetMonkey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dolorescardenas3853]

Such an awesome job everyone, so good to see Gimli with the troop!

[@Sanakudou]

It’s both sweet and heartbreaking that all he wanted was a mom 😭💖 so glad you guys took care of him and made integrating into the troop and having a good life possible for the little guy!

[@annieb1794]

I love Gimli, I bought mugs for him. I hope to see him in updates for years to come. He was so hurt and became so adventurous. Good boy Gimli. LOVE! 😍

[@impatientth7239]

Thank you to all the volunteers and donors..It's such a heartwarming video...Those little babies are so resilient ,it's amazing.

[@VervetMonkey]

Yes, thank you

[@jodibrandl7522]

That's surely depression but it's great knowing he pulled himself out of his lil funk. I completely love this baby! Thanx guys your fantastic! Edit: his lil big brown eyes have even gotten a bit brighter!!! Great job!!!!!‐

[@raggmopp857]

Your narration brings so much understanding to what´s going on with the monkeys. Thank you.

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

I don't know how many times I've watched this, but it still brings tears to my eyes. Once again, thank you!

[@MeganZopf]

Dave and all the staff/caregivers at the Vervet Monkey Foundation all do such magic taking care of these special monkeys! Yes I relate to what Gimli has gone through and like Gimli, I was lucky to have some people along life's way that did step up and helped make my life a little better in some way. Thank you Dave for the love you give to these little guys!!

[@tracydog8344]

Seeing this little guy so broken and utterly sad brought me to tears. It is a miracle the way he turned around. Thanks to all of the Angles or the at the Vervet and Monkey Forest. All he wanted was a Mom and a family. You are all amazing and I love watching the videos of the babies progressing and getting their moms. God bless all you!!!

[@jimterryh1983]

Great video ❗ Gimli was giving up when yall got him. But your work made his life full and complete ☺️ Great job🙏

[@honeyowen3163]

Not since watching "Born Free" as a child have I become so emotional as watching Gimli. I've always felt a calling to work with animals, in Africa, but life got in my way and I didn't make it. Watching the dedicated volunteers is like watching the life I was meant to have. Bless all of you. Thank you.

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

Oh ,this Gimli story is heartwarming 💕 made my day . I didn't think he was going to come back . I'm glad I was wrong!! You guys are beautiful souls 💖. Thank you for all your hard work 💜. I could watch them all day ❤ opps....love wins ❤

[@danaleigh4576]

Thank you Dave for a wonderful video about Gimli! You all did an amazing job with him. The love and patience you show with all the babies and adults warms my heart!

[@sarah.harasboucher5202]

Thank you for all you guys do for these lil guys, you all are Truly their guardian angels and so very selfless! I look forward to seeing your videos every week, thank you they are amazing 😍!

[@charjennable]

Thank you all for your love and dedication to these beautiful monkeys and making their lives worth living again. ❤️🥰 Much love and gratitude to you all in the vervet monkey foundation.

[@sonjam314]

I really love the break downs of each little monkeys life while they are there. Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I know it’s a lot of work but please know it’s so appreciated❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robincurry5248]

Depression sucks that's for sure. You guys doing a great job with that little cutie pie

[@jensherman2771]

From tiny withdrawn Gimli to Gimli the Great! This one got my heart big time. All you do is amazing. Thank you all for just being the kind and wonderful people you are. And thank you mom monkeys for making life a life again for these tiny lost beings. Love and more love to you all 💛💛

[@renatezylla1421]

Thanks for your special care for Gimbli!

[@amandaellison4892]

You guys are just awesome. Mr Dave has such a wonderful program and what y’all do for and in the life of these little monkeys. Y’all CARE about these little monkeys. They know they are loved taken care of and that makes all the difference in the world. I love you guys. Y’all are absolutely fantastic. ❤️🐒❤️🐒❤️

[@marymarlow3646]

You saved the best 2 till last. Rox and Gimli. From overwhelming trauma albeit of different sorts to adventurous, fun, happy monkeys - totally secure in their new troop lives. They are the lucky ones for sure. Thanks Dave and all of you at the foundation. I hope for a miracle that you will get some volunteers before baby season starts again in a few weeks and the hard work starts all over again.

[@debrabishop7946]

Loving this channel! Thank you for the narration telling the story of the baby monkey Gimli. Awesome narration. Thank you for taking care of traumatized baby monkeys and helping them. The VMF is an amazing place for monkeys.

[@VervetMonkey]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@suzietipton3884]

I knew when Gimli came in so traumatized that he needed to be introduced to foster mom's ASAP! He was miserable with grief

[@JohnnygSawyer]

Wow! I'm so glad Gimli assimilated into the troupe 💕

[@joanbaczek2575]

How amazing that a monkey will foster a baby that isn’t hers . So happy monkey moms exist

[@jeanculbertson3677]

Wow! What a transformation of little Gimli! This shows what a true bless your entire team are to these special monkeys! What a wonderful job documenting his progress and showing your followers what you do! Prayers to you all!

[@jillmorrison5202]

A truly lovely film and what a happy ending! Thank you to all concerned 💕

[@honeyowen3163]

Working as a team at VMF you've made a wonderful story and video. I've never been touched in my heart so much by any other animal video I've ever seen. Including any seen by "National Geographic".

[@lisacolbert5987]

Love the footage of Gimli sitting on the blue tub , having a snack and watching the other little guys goof around . He’s quite dear .

[@VervetMonkey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dorothydeese759]

I love seeing how Gimli has progressed and found a foster mom. He is so happy.❤

[@CarolynMcPherson-r3z]

This is one of my favorite stories of all times. God bless you all for pulling through.

[@maggie6479]

I'm not crying, you're crying. Thank you for bringing him back to life. What a little champion.

[@WhatsThis]

They really broke gimli, evil bastards. You are a hero Dave! You gave gimli a reason to be happy again. You are amazing!! ❤

[@cflanmac]

The story of little Gimli has brought me to tears. You people are miracle workers!

[@missieyong9063]

I come back to this post often. Gimli’s story is absolutely heartwarming Thank for VMF for the loving care you give to these little orphans. He’s definitely living the good monkey life ❤

[@julieprior3126]

Yes, I watch this one again from time to time too. I love Dave's commentary because his compassion is palpable. Gimli just steals my heart every time. It's amazing to see him now.

[@judywade3976]

Poor baby if I had lost my Mom I would be very sad too

[@bonnie3232]

The beginning is heartbreaking. Thank God for the kindness of all the staff.

[@TheKimeegirl]

I just love the work you all do..God Bless you all and May God Bless all those little orphans out there that y'all help feel normal again..Great work🙏

[@kristinen7611]

Wonderful story!

[@VervetMonkey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deetteday991]

Happy smiles

[@valerienelson3296]

What an amazing show of this foundations commitment to doing right by these little Monkeys. So impressive!!

[@sarah.harasboucher5202]

Talk about a come back story!! Goooo Gimli live your best life! Watch a catch 22 though all he needed was a Mom to be happy and all that was holding him back from having a Mom for so long was himself sadly. His depression took him longer to acclimate to each stage like the feeding cage and especially the bottle feeding which are vital to getting to Mom. Thankfully this sweet boy caught on and caught up and got his happily ever after...I seriously cried when he finally had his first cuddles he so longed for. 💗 🐵

[@wandamanske8667]

That’s wonderful how you help little ones come to life ❤️

[@cburke5023]

What a beautiful baby monkey

[@juliocruz2686]

Love the work god bless and thank you guys for caring for this beautiful babies monkeys 🐒

[@LynnleeDavis]

You guys. Are so wonderful for doing this. God bless you

[@nancyobrish2899]

It was a wonderful video. Thank you for taking care of the 🐒 monkeys.

[@christinafisk9657]

This is so sad😢 they are so like human emotions. Thank God for all of you!💜🙏💜🕊

[@sethgt1234]

I could only wish I had the opportunity to work with these monkeys.

[@AmyCS83]

Awesome story! Is Gmili smaller than the other babies? He seems so small, but I think he is as old as Terk? How old was he when he was rescued?

[@amandaellison4892]

God bless and help little Gimli ❤️🐒❤️🐒❤️

[@salsalinas3589]

All I want to do with my life is go to south Africa and take care of baby monkeys anyway I can I e been searching my whole life for my calling and I know in my heart that's my reason in life