Lost monkey found safe in Southern Pines
A pet monkey that escaped from a Southern Pines home earlier this week was back at home Saturday, said American Private Haven spokeswoman Peggy Rice.
Posted — UpdatedThe animal, a tan rhesus monkey named Toby, was found playing on a neighbor's front porch, Rice said. It was dehydrated and had lost a pound, but was given antibiotics and intravenous fluids. Owners Connie and Rudy Baxley were able to take Toby home to rest.
The monkey squeezed out of its collar and leash, opened a door and escaped from the Baxleys' home at 1190 E. Connecticut Ave on Monday. The couple said the sirens from a passing fire truck scared the monkey and sent it running.
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