In Rode, India, locals were touched by the compassion of a Rhesus macaque monkey who had adopted a homeless puppy. Town locals thought it was bizarre at first, but the apparent love between the two animals was too much to deny. This just goes to show you that love knows no species.
The monkey cares for the little puppy and keeps the little one close as if he were caring for his own baby.
The details of how the two met are unclear, but the puppy, who was likely born on the streets, seems well taken care of.
The monkey doesn’t let the puppy out of his sight for a moment and has even defended him from other street dogs.
When villagers, started to leave food out for the pair, the monkey always allowed the puppy to eat first.
Zee News reports: “Their undying affection gives us a valuable lesson about relationships.”
It’s remarkable that a difference in species didn’t keep this monkey from becoming a responsible parent to a puppy who otherwise would not have had anyone to care for him. That just goes to show you that compassion has no limit!
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I was thinking just this week how arrogant we are , to assume we are the brightest and the best thing to live on this beautiful earth.Just look around at the animals, the insects, the plant life that Nature guides thru life, and how wisely it is accomplished. Of course there isn\’t a lot of interference from these beings on their journey thru life. We seem to be unable to follow Natures ways, and we certainly do a lot of interfering ! Just saying!!
I agree. I had a pet squirrel monkey as a teen and he was another member of my colorful family. His name was Adam. He loved all of the pets we had including Jingles, our parrot, our 3 cats and 2 dogs. He was a wonderful little guy full of life and love for his family..Monkeys should not be taken out of their natural habitat because climates don\’t always agree with their health. He died young because living in Chciago in the winter was way too cold for a Monkey from South America.
Animals are so compassionate and truly & GENUINELY do the things to other animal friends. I wish BOTH these sweet creatures should live a long life protecting each others lives, in India….where many people have no respect for animals at all…
Compassionate and selfless monkey. Man would have a lot to learn from animals.