A monkey that lived in a tiny cage wedged between two buildings has lastly been rescued– after 25 YEARS of living in terribly cramped conditions.
The macaque– who has been named Joe– was found inside the dark cage he called home for over two decades in Bangkok, Thailand.
Joe had been spotted by a local, and the concerned citizen emailed Wild animal Friends Foundation Thailand for help.
The team met the man who emailed them, which led them to Joe’s home– a tiny space that was wedged between the wall surfaces of two buildings.
Joe emerged from the darkness and looked straight into the light. It was immediately apparent how much he had endured throughout his life.
WFFT creator Edwin Wiek claimed: “I have seen a lot of animal suffering in the last 17 years, however, I would claim that the condition the monkey was kept in was probably in the ‘top 10’ of most horrible cases.
” Joe was dirty and very weak, as his cage was so small he could not walk or climb at all and his muscle tissue was almost gone.
” His teeth were very bad and he was dehydrated.”
Explaining the 3ft-long cage as a “hellhole”, Wiek went on to describe how Joe had survived with very little water, living in his own dirt and feces.
The sunlight through his tiny window’s wire was the only source of light.
The team pulled Joe from his cage and found his owner who was just as happy to have his pet rescued.
He explained to them that he had been taken to Bangkok Zoo many years ago, but his owner had requested more money to support him.
WFFT is taking care of Joe and he is enjoying the extra space.
Wiek said: “He walks however is unable to climb yet, also weak and without the experience to do so.”
Macaques can live to 35 years, and WFFT wishes he had more years to enjoy his life.
