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PFP's RealMedia video of Bobo at the N. Augusta, SC. Petland
6/14/05 What will happen to Bobo? Bobo, a baboon, was born just 7 months ago to a breeder 'out west' and soon found himself at an auction. Bobo was purchased by George Bonner of Augusta, GA. for $7,000 and placed in a plexiglass display case at Petland in the North Augusta Plaza, located at 336 Martintown Road. Bobo had no interaction with any other primates, other than humans, and watched customers visit the store, tapping on the glass to get his attention. Bobo was purchased to be the 'store mascot' and to draw customers. Bobo was not for sale. Members of Primate Freedom Project visited Petland and spoke with personnel who advised Bobo would have his teeth pulled, and likely wear a diaper for the rest of his life. Despite paying $7,K for Bobo, a donation jar was used to collect monies to build him a new cage inside Petland. On Monday, June 13, Animal Control visited Petland to advise the City has an exotic animal ordinance and Bobo must leave in 48 hours. Bobo was moved to Eudora Farms, where his half-brother also lives. His half-brother was also acquired at the same auction. Eudora Farms sells animals. Will Bobo and his half-brother be sold at the next auction and continue to move from place to place all their lives? Will their next 'owner' pull their teeth? Use them for entertainment? Bobo and his brother deserve better.
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