Amado the Coconut Monkey Update 2

Today marks the half way point in his healing time, he got his cast put on his ankle on November 15, and it will be removed January 15.

Amado is a regular sight on Playa la Ropa grooming coconuts, topping trees and finding lost items in the ocean. He has worked for many condo associations and individuals and nurseries.

On Sunday afternoon, November 14, while topping a tall tree from the top of a tall ladder, the top of the tree knocked him off of the ladder to the ground. He landed on his feet, barefoot of course. He called us Monday morning needing help and advice on which hospital to go to for his possibly broken ankles. We did what we could and he called us back about noon with the news. He had broken his right ankle and it was in a cast. He had also broken a bone on the bottom of his left foot and that one he just has to stay off of so it can heal.

He was prescribed painkillers and calcium supplements and has to stay off of his feet for two months. We just checked in with him and he is encouraged because his research has made him believe what the doctor said, that he will be fine in time.
He has had a wheelchair donated for his use and crutches, although they are still tough since he is to stay off of both feet.

Yes, those are kittens at his feet, they live in the place he does and he is feeding them. They are helping to keep him busy.

UPDATE: The uncasted foot is healing nicely, and the pain is very minimal now. The itching in the cast is finally easing up too. His biggest issue now is boredom, and just waiting to heal.

The kittens and cat are doing well. Monday, December 20 he will call SPAZ to confirm the neutering appointments for the three adult cats on December 22. The kittens need to be a month older so they will be neutered mid-January. The cost per animal is only 250 pesos each, with a small fee for supplies. He has already borrowed a rooster cage to transport them in for their appointment at 8:30 December 22.

A number of people have generously donated to both Amado and the cats and kittens. It has been greatly appreciated. If you would like to help him out in any way, please click on the envelope next to our name.