Orphan Monkey Thigpen Meets Foster Mom Alongside Herbert

[@prisca510]

It's so wonderful to see the work ur doing. I can't stand to see monkeys stuffed in diapers, and being treated as children instead of monkeys. Fostering with real monkey moms is a true rescue.

[@marymarlow3646]

Dave, you didn’t kill their mothers. The trauma of finding a new one can’t be helped. It’s short and you only have to watch them out in the troop to know it was all worthwhile. There’s no way they could have found this happy life without you. Thank you for caring and worrying about them so much but be assured you’re doing an incredible thing here. It never gets boring watching them find the mother they need and the transformation in them. I am always thrilled to see the babies from previous years having a happy normal life.

[@maxine3587]

You can hear the love in Dave's voice on every video. 😊 Thank you.

[@virginiaviola5097]

Herbert was so sweet the way he left his Mumma’s arms and was comforting Thigpen after Thigpen came back into the IC and was crying.. it was almost like he was saying “it’s ok bro, you want this more than anything that you’re crying for out there, you just don’t know it yet..” 🙊♥️

[@tabbycat6458]

Oh my the minute you put him in the cage he's just Koo kooen away. It's amazing how cute they are and then they grow up with these huge teeth with massive k-nines. ❤❤❤❤

[@brendacox8699]

I sit on the edge of my seat waiting for your videos. Love your work.

[@Librarising64]

These babies mean so much to me. I love watching them it help with my depression ❤❤❤❤❤

[@renatezylla1421]

Thigpen's little heart will be beating with fear, I wish that his fear can be taken away quickly and he can find trust through careful approach of a foster mother and will soon feel love from a new mommy.

[@mistymitchell7280]

Him giving the person behind the camera that go away face had me 😂 don’t u get it lady, he was trying to scare u lol! Hard to be too scared of that sweet little face tho.

[@ickiedeer-lamb7282]

Always glad for another video from vmf.😊

[@jasonwaltrowski2315]

1:01 haha😂😂😂 what a tough guy😅😅😅😅

[@emkay7486]

Thigpen can throw a scary mean face out there 😂

[@marioncampone2362]

So sweet seeing Herbert run to comfort Thigpen ❤ And then when they are drinking from their bottle he was just about falling asleep 😴

[@katsimmons1065]

Always enjoy the babies, and mommy introducing, makes my heart sing for them💘💘💘

[@patriciatimmerman2625]

Thank you Dave for another wonderful VMF sanctuary video. It was so cute when littler Herbert saw Thigpen and then ran over and hugged him to comfort him :) I'm so happy little Thigpen is doing well and has a possible foster mom to warm, comfort, protect, and show him how to be a happy monkey in a troop.

[@patriciamichaelareif2751]

I just thought exactly the same and want to say "thank you" for all you are doing for these beautiful and precious little monkeys!! 👋

[@rcpetty16]

I watch this channel all the time since i found it in You Tube. I absolutely love watching. I love the narrator Dave. He explains things so well. You truly get to love these little monkeys and your sad, but happy when they go to their new forever Mom and leave the humans. I appreciate all you do. I do donate money. And i would be there in a heartbeat to care for the monkeys, but i live and work in Central Florida, USA. ONE DAY, I HOPE TO COME SEE YOU ALL AND VOLUNTEER FOR A MONTH OR TWO! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!❤❤❤

[@josiehumble5907]

Thank you for donating and yes pls come and volunteer ❤

[@patriciamichaelareif2751]

These little monkeys are very cute and precious and I'm so glad that you're helping them to start in a good life. It's always a pleasure for me watching your lovely and interesting videos. Many thanks for your help and best regards from Vienna/Austria 🇦🇹👋🐒❣️

[@julieprior3126]

Lovely. I don't see how you could make the short spell of meeting and bonding with a new mum any easier. In most cases it isn't for long and the benefits are so visible when you see the happy faces of the little ones when they are being groomed. If I remember rightly was it Vera that couldn't stop screaming but settled quickly when you tried her in a different enclosure? But that was unusually tricky I think? Loved this one with herb and thigpen staying together.

[@josiehumble5907]

Yes Vera was tricky but did well when she moved to skrow troop with a different mum

[@Zion45005]

Who else caught the shade Thigpen was throwing inside the carrier! He was eyebrowing his carers...hilarious😂😂😂

[@jd-dowlen]

As always... you do a great job with these babies. Thank you so very much for all you do.

[@ctconn35]

Love love the babies connecting with their new mama’s. Thank you crew for all you do😁❤

[@AmeliasMiMi]

I love these updates! Thank you so much.

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Thanks, Dave, for this 3 part instalment. 😊

[@mofolk8896]

That was lovely when Herbert jumped down to hug Thigpen right away. At the beginning when Thigpen was annoyed to be put in the travel crate, I notice he gave you the attitude stance with open-mouth stare (it did not look like play-face); I’ve seen macaques do that when irritated. I wonder if it’s a monkey thing, and if so, interesting that he innately knew to do it given he probably never learned it from his human carers. ❤

[@VervetMonkey]

very observant

[@juliehowman3912]

It never gets old watching these little tykes get their forever mum. The work you guys do is phenomenal

[@honeyowen3163]

Ikr. I could literally watch for hours.

[@kathieh7012]

Dave, I look forward to every episode of VMF & you sharing info about a possible monkey mom! My pleasure to support you--God Bless You All! ❤❤

[@jeans3030]

Thanks!

[@josiehumble5907]

Thank you ❤

[@primateagent188]

He scammed you. I bet Elly is gone forever just like I said on the very first day.

[@primateagent188]

So sorry. This was meant for a notorious monkey abuse channel. So happy you donated to a worthy cause!

[@tanakeilidh384]

Beautiful 🌷💕💐

[@erynporter9951]

It is so sweet when the babies that are already bonded (Herbert) try to comfort the new ones (Thigpen) that are introduced.❤❤❤

[@dorothydeese759]

I feel the fear these little ones feel.😢 Yet I love seeing them so happy when they except their new moms ❤

[@chbeaches]

Love your videos and I too wait each week. But, I can't hardly hear what your saying, maybe try turning up the volume!

[@waitaminute2015]

The volume was fine for me.

[@honeyowen3163]

💜VIEWERS: Do you have a huge smile on your face like I do? You know someone in your life who needs a smile today. Send a link, pick up the phone, and tell them their smile is in their inbox. It takes 3 mins. I stopped and sent one before the video was over so I didn't forget. You should do it now too. Hi from Canada.

[@idbalendo]

Gracias por el gran trabajo que hacéis❤❤❤❤❤ y a estas madres adoptivas😍😍

[@beckymcqueen2691]

♥️♥️♥️

[@sandrawilliams8335]

Wow I feel so sad, that the baby monkey crying 😭 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@acustomer7216]

Me too. Its for the best, I know. But if I were his human carer I'd be a mess😭

[@sandrawilliams8335]

@@acustomer7216 that’s so true

[@Oldnoitall]

Beautiful work!

[@traycwilson945]

That was funny. She was having a rough time getting Thigpen in the cage but the other two jumped right in ready to go hahaha 😂.

[@JohnnygSawyer]

I have been watching VF for three years and I've never seen the staff keep an animal in the travel cage outside the pin? What's the purpose of that? Thigpen is scared and crying. 😮

[@kimberlygarrish205]

She explains it. They are allowing the baby to get to see what is going on inside the intro cage first so he gets use to it. Then they release him inside.

[@mofolk8896]

I know I’ve seen them do this before. It’s the best way to do a controlled introduction.

[@toddbowers5673]

The stance said back off…lil guys are like ankle biters.

[@DJSLICE1994]

What happened to the 1080 quality video that you usually have. This video quality is 360

[@VervetMonkey]

you watched to early HD was not yet processed

[@DJSLICE1994]

@@VervetMonkey Wow thank you for taking the time to respond to my question. When I watched the video I believe it said it was released 14 minutes ago

[@Gammy-Stephanie]

Question ❓ why do you cover up their cages when you take them from Disneyland to intro cages?

[@kimberlygarrish205]

Because the bandit monkeys see or hear a baby in distress they will attack trying to protect it. Even if it is not a bandit baby.

[@Gammy-Stephanie]

@@kimberlygarrish205 thank you

[@kimberlygarrish205]

@@Gammy-Stephanie Your welcome

[@josiehumble5907]

It also helps keep them calm.

[@elliesouza717]

@doradeffenbaugh6363 And you've done this how many times?!

[@kathywilliams6327]

I would love to adopt a baby female monkey. How would I go about it.

[@JohnnygSawyer]

Wrong Channel to ask that question. You must be from S.A. or the UK...

[@josiehumble5907]

We have virtual adoptions for rescued primates, it's the best way of helping them other than volunteering at the sanctuary. blog.vervetmonkey.africa/adopt-a-monkey/

[@jeanninema351]

he non maintenant tu la gardes sur ta poitrine ...!!

[@bettybridges1635]

I hate when they have to be in a cage instead of the wild but they are babies and need protection

[@doradeffenbaugh6363]

I think the intro to the others was done wrong. Should have taken cage in and opened it and let baby go out on its own.

[@VervetMonkey]

Yea try do that with a new Foster mom in a cage and her newly adopted baby - that's why you dont make the call