The macaque who has been named Joe, was found inside the dark cage he called home for over two decades in Bangkok, Thailand.
A local in the city had actually spotted Joe inside the cage. He was worried that he was suffering so emailed the Wild animals Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) for help.
The team met the man who emailed them, that led them to Joe’s home. A tiny space that was wedged between the wall surfaces of two buildings.
Emerging from the darkness, Joe peered out right into the light. It quickly became clear just how much he had suffered throughout the years.
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. His muscle tissue was almost gone. His teeth were in very bad condition 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 only light came from the sunlight shining through the wire of his tiny window.
After pulling Joe out of his cage, the team tracked down his owner. He was only as well happy to let his pet be rescued. He told them that Bangkok Zoo had actually provided to take him numerous years ago.
However, had demanded more money than his owner could afford to support the monkey. Now Joe is being looked after by WFFT and is said to be pleased checking out the space he now has at his disposal.
“ I feel grateful that at least Joe is able to walk after what he has experienced. He cannot climb yet, seems weak and without the experience to do so. We are on his disposal to help him regain his strength and abilities,” Wiek said.
Macaques can live up to 35 years and it is wished WFFT has more years left in him to finally enjoy life.
