Abused marmoset rehomed at Monkey World in Dorset

Milly the monkey was rescued after distressing videos showed it being flushed down the lavatory of its owner in Wales and clinging onto the side for dear life.

The marmoset was also shown to have been offered cocaine and a dog made to chase it – leaving it cowering in the corner.

The RSPCA seized the pet and it was rehomed at Monkey World in Wareham in January this year where it has come on leaps and bounds.

Milly the monkey being offered cocaine by abusive owner. Picture: PA/RSPCA

At first, Milly struggled to settle and staff at the centre were worried about the effects the abuse had on it

They slowly built up the monkey’s confidence and provided it with a fellow marmoset mate called Moon who was rescued from the pet trade.

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Now the pair are inseparable and love spending time in their large enclosure hunting insects and enjoying the company.

Milly the monkey with its mate Moon at Monkey World in Dorset. Picture: PA/Monkey World

RSPCA inspector Sophie Daniels, who rescued Milly, said: “This was a very disturbing case, but I am pleased to see Milly is doing well in a fantastic environment with her boyfriend Moon by her side.”

Milly is now featuring in a RSPCA Cancel Out Cruelty campaign.

Its former owner, from Newport in Gwent, was prosecuted and banned from keeping animals for life and also received a suspended prison sentence.