I found out about Minnie, a capuchin monkey. Capuchin monkeys are endlessly curious monkeys good with using tools to assist with daily living. Only 104 monkeys helpers like Minnie are found nationwide. With training costing $30,ooo each, there are not enough Capuchin monkey helpers for the 11 million disabled Americans who need daily living assistance.
Craig Cooke (located in picture to the right)
broke his neck 11 years ago
in a car accident. Now a paraplegic,he relies on Minnie to help bring him things around the house.
An organization, Monkey Helpers, based out of Boston has helped Craig Cook become a spokesman for Helping Hands foundation
and given Minnie a loving home. Minnie has a 30 word command vocabulary and can turn on the computer and load Cd's.
Her favorite command is "Give me a high-five."
Among local news in Austin, "Miracles do Happen", Phoenix is a living example and has been in my prayers along with the rest of the Austin community and Animal Lovers around the world.
http://www.kvue.com/news/local/stories/072108kvuePhoenixupdate-cb.7a55f5d9.html
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