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They are wild animals, not pets

if I had the money and the time I would say yes

Er....i don't think I'd like a monkey as a pet. Nor do I think said monkey would appreciate being a pet :P

i have alot in my family

if he can go to my fridge and grab me a soda or beer then ok

Ohhh i soooo want one!

cute but too much work

Might as well have a baby.

TEACH THEM HOW TO ROLLERBLADE!!

well, they are smart but I hear they are dirty and difficult to clean up after.

monkeys are the coolest

They belong in the wild

that would be SO awesome!

I have always liked monkeys

luv mokeys at the zoo but not as a pet

that would be cool but I'd need some help

For the fourth billion time, primates are not cute and cuddly pets. 90% of these exotic animals are being sold illegally. Most monkeys carry lethal diseases like hepetitus B(that can be transmitted to humans) and they can also be aggressive when they reach puberty. And if your solution to "bad monkey" problem is to remove their teeth, you should be arrested for animal cruelty. Update: Item description- They're so human! They must make great pets! Look for a fun time if u are to take on one of these creatures. Bitch please! Curious George is not so cute when he's screaming and biting you to death. Update ll: What ever happen to Michael Jackson's chimp?

they may be cute and amusing to watch. I would never want one for a pet. have heard too many disaster stories of those who have tried to make a "pet" out of these animals. they were never intended to be pets.

I would only like a monkey as a pet if it was a spider monkey. There little and cute and the only monkey sutible for a pet.

it requires diapers.... and it should be left in the wild

they fling poo

you have to want a mischievous little brat to love these

I love monkeys!!!

a lot of work

In all likelihood, the people who are rating monkey's highly as pets are the type that would also like to have a unicorn in their back yard by their playhouse.

We came face to face with an ugly, angry monkey that dropped out of tree when we were walking down a resort pathway in Mexico. They actually try to scare the hell out of you in the hope that you will drop all of your stuff and run. Then they go through your bags looking for snack food. My son, who was 9 at the time said after the face off, that not only did the monkey look really mean, but that he had the biggest balls he'd ever seen.

never had one

i don't think so

Ok But not 4 me! They def r like takin care of a baby or child so they need alot of attention! They would be nice 2 babysit 4 a weekend tho

I think they're amazing, smart, & very loveable a

monkeys are funny and kinda cute

Too close to humans and too smart to handle. I know a guy who had a monkey for a few days. It escaped and hung from the ceiling by its tail on a pipe. It crapped down the walls. They are messy.

Crazy Austin or dakota

AWWW i WANT ONE!! I LOVE MONKEYZ!!

They are silly at the zoo

oooo eeeeeee ah ah.

i so want one

Eh, not really interested in that kinda stuff.

I desperately wanted one as a kid. I grew up watching Abbott and Costello performing comedy with their whacky simian companion Bingo the Chimp (turns out that Costello was terrified of the chimp; when it bit him during one particular episode, he angrily had it expelled from the set and never had it on the show again). As a child, I used to vacation with my family at my aunt and uncle's house in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and at one of the houses along the beachfront a monkey was kept in an outdoor cage, and I always thought how great it would be to have it as a pet. At this point in time, as a crotchety middle-aged adult, that childhood desire is long, long gone. I had enough trouble with dogs and cats. From what I understand, monkeys can be dirty, nasty-tempered animals. I never met my late birth-father, but I've talked with his sister and cousin numerous times since re-connecting with my biological family. I've learned that in addition to pigeons (which can attract rats), my birth-father had a monkey. At one point, it got out of its cage and somehow or other got behind the walls in the house where my birth-father was staying at the time. He and my cousin attempted to coax it out to no avail; they weren't even sure what portion of the wall the monkey was behind. Occasionally, they'd hear it making noises and would once again begin their fruitless endeavors to coax it out. When they thought they had pinpointed its location, they'd hear it chattering behind another section of wall in another portion of the house. Finally, in desperation, they began punching holes in the portions of the wall where they thought the monkey might have taken up residence. My cousin said he peered into one of the holes and saw these gleaming monkey eyes peering back out at him. I'm pretty sure that was the last monkey my birth-father ever kept as a pet.

I've always wanted a monkey...since I was a little girl.

they through poo amazing

I don't like them!

monkeys don't make good pets at all they are meant to be in they wild and they are very destructive, also loud and usually they need another monkey to be around. but they are very smart.

There is definitely a novelty factor in having a pet monkey, but it doesn't really seem like a good idea. They're too human like.

leave them in the jungle please !!

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think it would be cool to have one

I hate monkey's, ut my love realy likes them.

i would love to have a monkey

to much like me.

I have birds that throw food. Why would I want an animal in the house that threw food ejected from it's backside?

The people I know who have had monkeys as pets will tell you that these animals are destructive and too difficult to tame

I have always wanted a pet monkey! i think that it would be so cool.

Sure they look cute, but they can bite and very active, plus most cities and states don't allow them for pets.

Monkeys belong in either a zoo, or in the wild, where they belong.

I always keep one with me. Oh, wait, this is another list, never mind!

That would be cool to have a pet orangutan that would flip people the bird, and beat the crap out of people like Clyde did in the Clint Eastwood movies. Like Senovia Boggs says "twelve ribs my ass!"

If you don't mind for your house to look like a jungle, then you have my blessing.

Not the cute creatures everyone thinks they are. Did anyone see what that monkey named bobo and his pal did to that older gentleman? Long story short, they kicked his ass! I saw him on a talk show, he no longer has a nose, and some of his fingers are gone, gone dudes! The scary thing was that this was only two little chimps. Imagine what would of happened if those were gorillas!

monkeys arent pets, you idiots who have them. they are WILD animals and don't need to live as pets... if you get attacked it is your fault. keep wild animals where they belong. get a dog.

I want a monkey but when i go on the internet i can not find one and i want one so much if you want to give me a monkey come to 4 cullodeon crt nerang qld 4211 australia

Well, SamIam left the expirience that sam had. Opinions are mostly the expirience one had. For example, my opinion on Melissa (a made up person used for example) is that she's mean and horrible. Why? because of the events that she and i have been in and the way she treated ME. but to her friends and families opinion.. she can be the sweetest thing. now, the point i'm getting at is, there is always two ways to look at things, the bad or the good. If i make a list of bad thingson you, (that are facts) and post it online. The person reading will grimace and say.. what an aweful child. i wish not to see him/her same goes vice versa, if i only put good thingsa about you.. the person will concider you a saint. However, if i put both the facts... the person will know you are a good person... but of course, like everyone else, have your ups and downs. Wise advice is, if you are willing to take FULL responsibility for a monkey... very well. Be serious!! but since many dont have the patience and tolerence or had badexpiriences or focus on the bad things... then they aparently cannot percieve themselves to manage such a thing. Think about what CHAOTICIAN said. I believe this person has a good point. Aslong as you CAN HANDLE IT. AND many people have. Apparently since some learn sign language. and help out. the point here aswell : It all depends on you. your tolerence. the point of view... the patience etc.. because no matter what... humans will always domesticate animals and make what seems impossible come true. (like taking a Wild ANIMAL and taming it like a cat or dog. So how about it...? do you think you are one of those people whohave enough patience to perform such miracles?

Please, monkey's may be cute, but it makes me think of Michael Jackson's pet monkey, Bubbles...scary.

Monkeys are wild animals meant to live in the wild, and maybe a zoo if it is humane. To keep them as pets is far too cruel, even if you love them like a child.

if you have the time and money to take care of one oooh and pashants they will be a good pet

monkeys should be left alone in the wild"""they should not be taken apart from their family.they are very intellegent animals.''''and one more thing:THEY ARE SO CUTE''''

Monkey meat is good...

Too close a relative and too undomesticated. One of the worst ideas for a "pet".

"Go monkey! throw your shi* at intruders! chase down the theif! now...when we walk down this aisle, pop out of my pack and grab some things..." If i had a monkey that's what I'd say to it. mine would steal for me and protect my house by throwing its own dung at my enemies. if i got in a fight at school, he'd jump out of my backpack and cup a bunch of shi* in his hand and fling it in my enemy's eyes. then id laugh and laugh. everyone would laugh, even my opponent would. we would have great times...i'd call him Fojar. fojar and me...what a great time...

I am a Monkey - a 17-year old male Chimpanzee to be exact. I think it's quite ironic that you humans think you consider us pets. What you don't realize is that most of us think YOU make good pets. I help my human companion more than he helps me (which isn't much). In return, I get to eat great food, terrorize the neighbors, and use the computer all I want! I am giving myself five stars - and you all should think about who's the boss around here.

Yes they are cute to see in a zoo, or on a nature show on television. As far as having them as a pet, I would always have this fear that it would just lunge for my eyes and rip them out.