Under the Desmond’s care, Snafu not only began to heal with his treatment, but he also began to grow in size. Within a year at the sanctuary, he grew to the full size of a healthy dog!
At this point, Snafu had made a remarkable recovery. He was eager to play and socialize with the other animals in the sanctuary, but his story does not end here.
Snafu Faces the “Cone of Shame”
Snafu had multiple sores and open wounds that were still infected. So, once he began to regain his energy and playfulness, he was forced to wear the “cone of shame” to ensure he would not lick any wounds on his body.
He wasn’t sure of the cone at first (like most dogs who have to wear it), but it was only to ensure his recovery was on the right track.
Snafu Made Friends with the Chimps
Even with the protective cone around Snafu's neck, he still wanted to interact and socialize with everyone around him - including the chimps! He got along with the older dogs in the sanctuary as well. He didn’t mind sharing food, and he loved to make friends with his other animal buddies
The chimps took on a nurturing role with Snafu, cuddling him and even carrying him down the stairs.
Snafu’s Future Was Uncertain
After spending about a year in the rescue sanctuary, Snafu was a whole new dog. He made almost a full recovery, and he was playful and with a strong personality - all thanks to Jenny and Jimmy Desmond.
However, the Desmonds realized that they couldn’t continue to care for Snafu for much longer. New animals needed their help, and there was not enough space in the rescue facility.
The Life Snafu Deserved
When animals come to the rescue sanctuary, the Desmonds never want to turn them away. Most of them spend their whole life being taken care of in the sanctuary. But, the Desmonds realized that their focus was on saving chimpanzees.
They needed to find Snafu a new home where he could live a better life. They were determined to find a way so that Snafu could have the best life possible under the best care.