Jenny and Jim Desmond spotted a sick and starving puppy on the side of the road, just off a remote village in Liberia.
The pair are experienced with saving animals and run the Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue.
So Jenny knew exactly what to do when the situation occurred.
She knew the puppy would likely soon die without any help, so she picked him up and drove him back to the sanctuary where her and Jim provided him with the medical attention he needed.
The sanctuary rescues chimps from the pet trade in Liberia and helps protect wild chimps in their natural habitat.
The puppy they named Snafu, was in bad shape. He was riddled with infections and worms. So they kept a very close eye on her.
Jim, being a veterinarian was perfect for the job. Despite the sanctuary focusing on chimp welfare, Jim was experienced in saving all sorts of animals.
“Desmond has saved everything from chickens to grasshoppers.”
Staff member at the sanctuary
After only a few days, she already looked better. Her eyes were brighter and her skin was clearly improving.
She was then introduced to the other sanctuary residents. And the chimps didn’t shy away from giving her cuddles.
The chimps immediately fell in love with Snafu. They not only loved and helped her, but were always her playmates. As Snafu grew older and stronger, the chimps continued to care for her, but they could no longer cuddle the adorable youngster as they had before.
When Snafu was fully recovered, Jenny found her a forever home with her nieces in Colorado. She is now in a loving home with two sisters and a very loving mom and dad. All thanks to a caring shelter and some loving chimps.
Watch Snafu’s incredible journey and the friends he makes along the way in the clip below.
After Snafu was fully recovered, Jenny found her a forever home in Colarado, US.
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