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TPOU Texas Primate Owners United (TPOU) is an association of professionals and members, like you, formed with a focus on providing support services, while promoting responsible primate care, and … more

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Membership in TPOU provides you with the tools necessary to help your primate thrive while protecting your right to have your primate friend with you. As you know, Texas Primate Owners United … more

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Why should you join an organization that advocates for the private ownership and responsible care of primates and other exotic friends? Because there are powerful organizations trying to take away … more

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“Lilly” is adjusting extremely well in her new home, and even more rapidly than expected. As many may remember that “Lilly” was the center of attention of a controversial “taking” by a very bias animal control officer (Josh Henderson) with the City of Galveston last month.

On July 21, 2022 animal control with the City of Galveston, (TX) executed a search warrant on a resident that was harboring a Black-Capped Capuchin monkey, (Sapajus apella) in violation of the city ordinances. City officials then quickly urged the owner to sign over legal ownership of the primate, “Lilly” to the city, who was pressing that “Lilly” would go to the Black Beauty Ranch in north Texas. A facility that is operated in large part by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and also boast it’s accreditation with the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, (GFAS).

Though it is legal to own such a primate in Texas, state law allows for cities and municipalities to set their own rules for such ownership inside their individual city limits. Texas Primate Owners United, (TPOU), and organization that supports legal animal ownership was made aware of this situation and was requested for their involvement due to TPOU’s extensive background and experience with such relocations and rescues.

After a day of testimony and cross-examination from all sides, Judge Margaret Hindman made it perfectly clear in her written order the next day that “Lilly” be “awarded to Margaret Hosseini-Browder, Primate Expert and President of Texas Primate Owners United, (TPOU).”

I was ecstatic that the Judge was impartial, and very interested in hearing all sides of this situation. It is because of YOU, that made this happen. The support was overwhelming, and each and ever voice was heard!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of you that made your voice heard and shared in “Lilly’s” call for help.

Margaret Hosseini-Browder
President of Texas Primate Owners United

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Primates

Did You Know? The habitats of many primates around the world are disappearing at an alarming pace due to human encroachment. As a result, over 40% of the 234 primate species are threatened with extinction. 13 species are critically endangered. The wild is no longer always a hospitable habitat. Imperiled primate … learn more

Interested in buying a primate or other monkey as a pet? Indeed, small primates seem cute and cuddly, and are certainly attention-getters. They are quite intelligent, and at times they can seem like little humans. If you thought a cat in your lap or a dog wagging its tail was endearing, try getting a hug and kiss from a tiny … learn more

Who Opposes

Primate Ownership?

Most people assume that an organization with a benevolent sounding name must be engaged in positive, humanitarian activities. In the case of The Humane Society of the United States, this is an incorrect assumption. Why should you support TPOU instead of the HSUS? Here's why . . . The Real HSUS The HSUS is not … learn more

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TPOU Membership

Membership in TPOU provides you with the tools necessary to help your primate thrive while protecting your right to have your primate friend with you. As you know, Texas Primate Owners United (TPOU) is an association of professionals and members, just like you, formed with a focus on providing support services, while promoting responsible primate care, and fighting legislation that seeks to unfairly regulate or prohibit the ownership of primates. Not Your Father's Advocacy … Join Now!

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