Pet Capuchin Monkey, Armani, Taken From Maryland Woman
WJZ Channel 13 in Maryland reported that Gazewitz even had a $4,000 addition built onto her home for Armani. She equipped it with toys, a tire swing and even a little hammock for him to sleep in.
Armani was seized by authorities last week who claimed that his presence violated a state law concerning keeping, breeding, selling or importing "non-human primates". This includes monkeys. The law went into affect October 1, 2006. According to Channel 13 WJZ, the law does make exceptions for animals that were purchased prior to March 31, 2006.
Gazewitz told reporters on MSNBC, Friday, that she has documentation showing she got the monkey prior to May 31, 2006.
A hearing for this case is set for June 6, 2007.
During the interview with MSNBC, Ms. Gazewitz broke down several times. She said that even taking a shower is difficult because Armani would come into the shower and "put his little hand on the glass".
Gazewitz went on to say that she was handcuffed and taken to the police station. She said the pet monkey was screaming when they took him.
During the interview, Gazewitz said that Armani could not stand to be away from her. She said he would scream and curl up into the fetal position until she returned.
In a different account, reported by Katherine Shaver of the Washington Post, Gazewitz was issued 6 civil citations.
Two of the offenses concern Gazewitz's actions when authorities showed up to seize the monkey.
Gazewitz was fined $1,800 and $1,344 for boarding fees. Gazewitz's attorney, Anne Benaroya, said that her client was filing an appeal.
The pet monkey will not be euthanized during the appeal process, according to the Washington Post.
The Washington Post reported that Gazewitz says she bought Armani from a breeder in Florida for $6,500. She claims this was shortly after he was born on May 9, 2006.
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Post a CommentIts a monkey...our goverment should spend more time on killer, rapeists, drug dealers, etc....leave the woman alone....she loves her monkey...I want to get one to and I would fight for mine if I had to....but thats me.... :-( I hope you get you little monkey back soon......good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LAURE, your comment about PETA is, like most others, is wrong! I have had a chance to work with the wonderful people in the corporate office of PETA, and know, first hand, there views on animal companions, many employees are accompanied to work by there companion's. PETA knows the ramifications of separating animals from there loved ones, and would never advocate this kind of action unless the owner was knowingly abusing the rights of an animal.
You are confusing radical PETA supporters who have lost sight of PETA's goals with PETA themselves. This is a common mistake people make, they could not be the voice for animals if they are ripping loving pets from there loving owners, that is social suicide.
This case shows how much folks love their critter comapnions. I practice animal law so I have a bunch of cases like this. Beware of the well-intended maniacs who "love animals and hate people". No doubt, the problem species has two legs, not four, but that's the reason we need to look out for our critter buddies all the more. Moms, tell your kids to beware of ideologues, politicians and anybody who doesn't have a sense of humor. when in doubt, ask Mr. Ed, Arnold Ziffel, Lassie, Morris ,"The Cat", Flipper, and all the others, God rest their souls.
Primates build very strong emotional attachments. Taking this poor guy away from this woman, who is basically the only mother he has ever known, is inhumane!
But I want to know more about this new law making it illegal to "keep, breed, sell, or import non-human primates". Does that mean that its legal to do these things to human primates?
But Rosie, you are wrong to want to call in PETA! They (at least their most radical members) believe that NO animal should be kept by humans for any reason... not even dogs and cats which have been domesticated for thousands of years. If those people had their way, all our beloved pets would be put to sleep to spare them the "pain and torture" of being loved and adored by their human companions.
I think that it's great if this lady wants to have this monkey. She must care if she spent 4,000 dollars on her house just for him. Let him stay with her!!!!!!!!
I think that it's great if this lady wants to have this monkey. She must care if she spent 4,000 dollars on her house just for him. Let him stay with her!!!!!!!!
Take the monkey and let the lady get the help she really nees.
Snoddy should be investigated, there's something NOT RIGHT about this situation.
Snoddy should lose his job and be unemployed for the remainder of his life, and the next one, and the next one, and the next one. A well delivered dose of karmic retribution would serve him well. He is a waste of tax payer dollars.
He wouldn't be pulling this crap on a multi-millionaire, now would he?!
What's the name of the woman that turned Armani's mother in, Linda Tripp?