Gemma Maltese, Minky Monkey, and Minky’s Monkey Friend.
Mink monkeys round with Gem Maltese
And, as one very clearly sees,
The Vervet’s perfectly at ease,
While, to the poodle, it’s a breeze.
I wish that I could take a shot
When dog from monkey pat has got;
Each time he does I lose the plot –
My camera is with me … not!
© Colonialist June 2013 (WordPress)
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Quite the cute pic Col 🙂
I can’t see my brown dog parking off quietly while a very chase-able animal is just waiting to be chased 🙂
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The bigger male monkeys are quite capable of doing the chasing, actually!
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That I don’t doubt – they can be quite fearful.
That, however, will not be stopping Frankie. she’s just a biggish rat, but as fearless as a lion!
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Very often it is that sheer cheek and confidence that enables them to get away with it!
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Don’t ever show them where the food is kept, Col. It doesn’t take more than a glimpse and they will be IN!
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Tell me about it! They detected my secret stash of peanuts and raisins in my study and nicked them, container and all!
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Awwww…the monkey pats the dog? How lovely!
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Oh, how I wish I could catch it on ‘film’.
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I would love to have a monkey… I used to have one for a very short while when I was 5 or 6… I remember him to be fun
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Especially when young, though, they are a compact demolition unit!
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my one was ex-circus…not sure how we ended up with him but he wasn’t a trouble at all
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Hehehe. Companionable maybe, but that Vervet is keeping an eye on Gem. 🙂
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So interesting to see two such different animals get on so well. Beautiful picture of them both.
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Your dog lets the monkeys pet it? I never thought that would be possible
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Just Minky, who is a special friend. He is also the only one of the monkeys I can stroke.
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The most adorable photo ever Col! And Gemma is just as used to them as Simba is. Lovely shot and entry. 😀 *hugs*
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Gemma is very relaxed. Her black brother Nigel would have been outta there at speed! Thanks!
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LOL! Like Simba when he sees the cat next door. 😀
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Love this…….people should be as accepting!
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If only …
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Aw what a cutie Gemma is…. I love that the monkeys stroke her 🙂
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She is very laid back, and the monkeys have visited her since they were babies so they know her well.
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Seems like the maltese is not much concerned
about the monkeys in the yard?
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The monkeys are part of the family as far as the dogs are concerned – unless they come inside the house!
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One of the most perfect [tautology . . . I know!] relaxed life scenes I have ever been blessed to view . . . no stress, no problems, no fear, no hate . . .
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Human beings certainly need to take lessons from scenes of this sort!
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Great photo! It’s hard to imagine monkeys hanging about on our deck . . . so it’s a treat to see your visitors.
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For our local troops, it is mutual entertainment. They find our quaint doings fascinating, and vice versa!
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Oh would love to see the monkey patting the dog, good luck with that 😛
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I still live in hopes of catching the right moment! If only they would do it on demand …
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I LOVE your picture… and the setting.. and them monkeys!!!
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It shows we still have entertainment on our non-sea side of the house!
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Excellent take on the theme, Col. Does the monkey pat your dog? lol!
When my Mum was still in her previous house in Hillcrest, a troupe of local vervets would frequently sneak through the kitchen window and steal anything they could. Apparently, oranges injected with Tabasco are a good deterrent.
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I have watched the dog being patted, and being quite happy – oh, for a picture of it!
The monkeys do sneak in on occasion, but we try to keep temptation away from them, and also give the occasional handout – but OUTSIDE!
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