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.
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 Grew Up With the Rescued Chimps
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.
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.
The Desmonds Were Unable to Give Snafu the Life He Deserved
Jenny and Jimmy fell in love with Snafu. He had grown up in their care, and they were very attached to him. They wanted him to have the best life possible.
Because they cared so much for him, they knew they couldn’t give him the love and care that he deserved. With all of the travel they had to do for the rescue group, they could not leave Snafu behind, but they couldn’t bring him with them either. Luckily, they found the perfect solution.