NAVS is pleased to announce that the Primate Rescue Center in Nicholasville, Kentucky, has been awarded a grant through the Animal Sanctuary Assistance Program (ASAP). The grant will assist with the replacement of boilers that provide essential heat to the monkey houses at the sanctuary.
The Animal Sanctuary Assistance Program supports animal sanctuaries across North America that provide permanent homes for animals rescued from laboratories, the pet trade, and other situations of exploitation. By helping sanctuaries with critical infrastructure and care needs, the program ensures that rescued animals can live out their lives in safety and comfort.
The Primate Rescue Center began in the 1980s and has grown into a nationally respected sanctuary. The 30-acre facility is home to five chimpanzees and nearly 30 monkeys.
“We are always proud to assist an organization that is doing the challenging, yet crucial, work to provide for the lifetime care of animals that have been exploited by humans,” said NAVS Senior Manager of Operations Kimberly Ayala. “This ASAP grant will allow Primate Rescue Center to replace aging equipment that is essential to the safety and wellbeing of the primates they care for and continue their work in providing the highest level of care for all their residents.”
The mission of the Primate Rescue Center is to alleviate the suffering of primates wherever it occurs by:
- Providing sanctuary or referral to appropriate facilities
- Working to end the trade in primates both in the United States and abroad
- Educating the public to the plight of primates caught in the breeder/dealer cycle
- Assisting researchers and zoo personnel in finding appropriate placement for surplus primates
- Encouraging compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and animal welfare statutes
This is the first time the Primate Rescue Center has received support from the Animal Sanctuary Assistance Program, and NAVS is honored to help them continue their vital work on behalf of monkeys in need.
