Would you ever have a monkey as a pet? and why?

RaduV

I would definitely say no! Monkeys are not pets, they are wild animals and they should remain where do they belong, in the forests. I don't agree with having them as pets because they are not able to be totally submissive as dogs, therefore they may be aggressive.
They are very possessive and they want your affection only for them. Be careful if other members of your family try to hug you that they can get violent. She will demand your attention more and more.

If, by any chance, you will leave him / her unattended, you shouldn't be surprised if your living room will be ruined. They get bored easily.
Being a special "pet", you may get visits from county officials to check your documents, monkey's documents.
It need regular visits to the veterinarian. The checkups should include tuberculosis and other viral tests, vaccines and blood tests. Rest assured, they are not cheap.

Knowing this, do you think it's wise to have a monkey as a pet? I sure don't. Buy a golden retriever, at least he likes playing fetch. Monkey will throw the stick at you and "smile".

9 years ago

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CryptoGuru

They say monkeys can be life long companions i agree with you though they can become violent. Living in a house or locked in a cage is not natural for them. The intelligence of these animals and the ability to make intelligent decisions is actually the reason people are drawn to then as pets. Your dog can do many things and are loyal but imagine what a monkey can do! Its possible to train a monkey to be a butler they can cook serve drinks ETC. The monkey could probably even train the dog to do tricks lol. Monkeys are not cheap either you are correct about that just the animal itself is about 10 grand. Thanks for sharing!

9 years ago

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augusta

I don't think because I don't love monkeys I prefer to keep dogs and maybe cats but for monkeys it a No for me.

I might just love to play with them if I see one or two anything less is a No for me.

8 years ago

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ballyhara

Exactly, I don't know why some people look at them like pets, when they're not. They tend to be anxious and aggressive while on small, confined spaces, remember they are from the wild, so they need their space to feel at home. And they are super curious, it's their nature, so you will always be fighting over this and the mess they leave while checking around. If you consider yourself a good person, leave them in the wild where they belong.

8 years ago

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CryptoGuru

Hey guys thanks for your input. I appreciate your time!

9 years ago

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Beverly

I'm with you on this one. I have heard of reports where one of the monkeys went wild and attacked someone in the next yard over. I think this type of behavior is rare and possibly reactionary, such as if he/she feels threatened or could be emotionally induced stress related violence. And the same thing can happen with a dog, such as one who is abused or cramped up in a small pen all day, you get these severe emotional reactions related to stress. They are after all, very emotional creatures. So maybe, monkeys are the same way.

I would never have one of the big monkeys in the house or as a pet.

Though, I gotta say, i really want one of these little guys

Would you ever have a monkey as a pet? and why?

9 years ago

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CryptoGuru

Yes the little ones are cute my kids are crazy over them. The problem with the little guys is that they bite and they need to have their teeth taken out to avoid injury. Its hard for me to believe that these little things are outlawed but hey it is what it is we live in a country where child molesters get less time than drug dealers. I agree i would not want a full sized chimp that can rip my arm off. Unless i was a millionaire than maybe a gorilla pen would be cool and a zoo at my house like Micheal Jackson. Thanks for sharing bev.

9 years ago

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Cristian

Hell no! No way. Monkeys are cute and funny and smart but monkeys are no pets! Far too smart to be kept in a cage and far to complicated to keep one around you at all time. The place of every monkey is in the wild with her kin.

9 years ago

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CryptoGuru

Its great how we have a contrast of opinion here. I was just thinking maybe it could be the ultimate pet lol! I guess you have a valid point though.

9 years ago

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ermini2

i guess i would be on the fence now after reading every ones input! i would love to have one of those little monkeys though! they are super cute and my girls would LOVE them but they seem to be violent which would make sense because they are not meant to be pets.

9 years ago

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Lynne

I would personally love a monkey, they are just so cute and mischevious. That said I have heard that monkeys don't do well as pets. They have very special needs and they need to be in the wild.

So I don't think anyone should have them as pets for this reason.

9 years ago

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JoeMilford

I think that people think that this is a cool idea, but I have heard horror stories of exotic pets going beserk and permanently maiming or even killing their owners. Years ago, a chimp here in America got angry at his owner and ripped off his ears, nose, and genitalia and broke his arms and nearly killed him. I do not think that the risk is worth it when it comes to certain "exotic pets", especially when a layman owns one and may or may not be very astute at animal care in the first place.

8 years ago

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jbmedalla2

Nooooooooooooooooo! First of all, monkeys should be on the wild. Second, it's not common for us to have a pet monkey at home at lastly, we don't know how to take care of a monkey. We should leave them on the wild because it's their natural habitat. Wild animals are also like people, they don't want to be inside of a cage. They want to be free!

8 years ago

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betty01

No, i don't like monkey at home, we have small kids that need special attention. You must have a skills on training
monkeys before having a pet,they are moody and always wanted to be the center of attention.

I don't like monkey at all.

8 years ago

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gelotologist

No, probably its the worst pet you can have and actually its not a pet. Monkeys can be cute sometimes when they are just babies but when they turn matured i don't know what will happen.But i would probably say no,monkeys are not pets.

8 years ago

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tophew

Yes for me i would love to have a monkey pet they are intelligent the only one thing if the monkey cannot be train well they may cause chaos in our house playing fire with the stoves or other things that might harm us. but if your a good trainer or you can hire a trainer we could have a pet monkey i like them very much.

8 years ago

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jemuelterrado

They are intelligent like humans and sometimes thinks more than humans reach. I agree that if you are a good trainer then you will have a good trainee at the very end of training. Sometimes we must think also that animals like monkey have emotions and feelings that we must be aware of. We must respect them also and do not abuse or else they will bite back. They are not the worst pet gelotologist, why don't you try first before judging and maybe this might change your way how you see them.

8 years ago

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Heatman6190

No to monkey pets please, it's not safe both in health related reasons and also violent tendency of such animals when they aren't getting their way with what they want. There are cases of some outbreak of diseases even ones of viral mature that are believed to be originated by monkeys.

In my opinion, it's not wise having a monkey in the community as a wild not to talk more of having it inside ones own home as a pet. Anyone in their right thinking mind wouldn't be considering such as an option because it comes with lots of disadvantages than it could offer an advantage. Be wise is my advice to you. That your kids would be thrilled to have a monkey as a pet would be worth it if you are rushing to CDC for help.

8 years ago

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wallet

I would love to have a monkey as my pet, but here is forbidden to own such an animal as a pet. I like a monkey, the small ones, especially the one that is small as a finger, it would be a lovely and funny pet. I know these animals are not safe for our health but I would risk and take all the precautions to have one money!

8 years ago

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jemuelterrado

Pet Monkeys Bite Because You Treat Them Badly Or Provoke Them It is natural for monkeys to bite. When they severely injure each other in captivity, it is because the loosing monkey is trapped in a cage or enclosure and cannot run away. Pet Monkeys Can Be Taught Not To Bite Monkeys cannot be trained to “behave”. But for me i will not try to make them as pet because they are obviously dangerous or harmful for the owners or even people who would try to touch them.

8 years ago

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jemuelterrado

Pet Monkeys Bite Because You Treat Them Badly Or Provoke Them It is natural for monkeys to bite. When they severely injure each other in captivity, it is because the loosing monkey is trapped in a cage or enclosure and cannot run away. Pet Monkeys Can Be Taught Not To Bite Monkeys cannot be trained to “behave”. But for me i will not try to make them as pet because they are obviously dangerous or harmful for the owners or even people who would try to touch them.

8 years ago

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emiaj55

I think no. As fun as they could be, I am afraid keeping a monkey as a pet is too much work. I haven't got much time between work and resting. Plus, I don't think my cats would be happy about it.

7 years ago

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ListingDock

Would you ever have a monkey as a pet? and why?