Blondie was among a group of capuchins rescued from a bankrupt roadside zoo where she lived in an enclosure with 24 others. Initially, the rescue seemed straightforward, involving a nursing mother and infant within a single family group. However, complications arose when, unexpectedly, three monkeys gave birth despite assurances that all males had been vasectomized. The males were then isolated into a bachelor group pending vasectomy.

At the sanctuary, Blondie formed a bond with another monkey who had retired from laboratory research and had not interacted with female monkeys since being taken from the jungle over 25 years ago. Despite their vastly different pasts, Blondie and her new companion found solace and companionship with each other at Jungle Friends. They now spend their days fully immersed in the sanctuary’s enriching environment, engaging in natural behaviors that were once restricted. Together, they explore the lush grass beneath their feet, climb the branches of their tree-filled habitat, and partake in the nurturing act of grooming each other, strengthening their bond throughout the peaceful days.