An abused monkey who endured the horrors of being flushed down a toilet and offered cocaine is flourishing after being rescued by the RSPCA.
Milly was rescued after distressing videos showed her being flushed down the lavatory and clinging on to the side for dear life.
Mother-of-four Vicki Holland, 39, was also filmed offering cocaine to her terrified pet Marmoset and feeding it kebabs, sausages and burgers. One video even showed her encouraging a dog to chase the poor monkey as it cowered away.
The animal's cruel treatment was shown to the RSPCA after videos were found on Holland's phone by police following a drugs bust at her home.
The RSPCA seized the pet and she was rehomed at Monkey World in Dorset in January where she has come on leaps and bounds. At first, she was struggling to settle and staff at the centre were worried about the effects the abuse had on her.
They slowly built up her confidence and provided her with a fellow marmoset mate called Moon who was rescued from the pet trade. Moon was quick to respond to Milly's alarm calls and would stand by her side to reassure her, which has helped her learn to trust again.
Now the pair are inseparable and love spending time in their large enclosure hunting insects and enjoying each other's company.
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.
The monkey's treatment was uncovered after Holland and partner Russell Cox were found to have cocaine hidden in Kinder Eggs at their home.
Police found drug paraphernalia and Kinder Eggs containing £1,600 worth of cocaine. Holland was prosecuted and banned from keeping animals for life and also received a suspended prison sentence.
