In December 2003, the SPCA was considering sending the macaques to a different sanctuary, Mindy's Memory Sanctuary in Oklahoma. This letter, from Hugh Coghill, the then manager of the Surrey SPCA where the macaques were being held, was sent to Linda Barcklay, the director of Mindy's Memory Sanctuary.

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From: Hugh Coghill [mailto:hcoghill@spca.bc.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 1:42 PM
To: Mindysmem@aol.com
Subject: RE: FW: FW: permit info

Thanks Linda,

I can also tell you that our CEO has advised me that we can pledge $10,000 to you to help with the primates. We may not be able to send it all at once, but you will get it, once the permit issue has been resolved and we are sure this transaction can happen.

I have to tell you that finances have been a serious issue for the BC SPCA lately. We had a 4.5 million dollar deficit for 2002 and 2003 is not looking much better. We have had to lay off over 20 employees recently and shelter closures have not been ruled out.

This is all "short term pain for long term gain". In light of the difficulties we have faced with these primates, I suspect that future seizures of similar species will force us to consider euthanasia as a more serious option.

I hope that we can eventually see these macaques in your care.

Thanks,

Hugh (Coghill)