Dog Life

July 12th, 2012

1 min read

Baby Chimp is Adopted By Mamma Dog

We hope you’re not tired of stories about dogs being absolutely amazing and adopting other species, because, well, we have another one for you! We’ve talked tigers and kittens ,...

Dog Life

July 12th, 2012

1 min read

Baby Chimp is Adopted By Mamma Dog

We hope you’re not tired of stories about dogs being absolutely amazing and adopting other species, because, well, we have another one for you! We’ve talked tigers and kittens ,...

Dog Life

July 12th, 2012

1 min read

Baby Chimp is Adopted By Mamma Dog

We hope you’re not tired of stories about dogs being absolutely amazing and adopting other species, because, well, we have another one for you! We’ve talked tigers and kittens ,...

Baby Chimp Adopted

We hope you’re not tired of stories about dogs being absolutely amazing and adopting other species, because, well, we have another one for you! We’ve talked tigers and kittens, but now we’re talking a baby chimpanzee. That’s right. This go-round, a mommy dog adopted a baby chimp.(dog walking services nyc)

Baby Chimp Adopted

Though, unfortunately, there isn’t much information about the story, the pictures are worth a million words. What we do know, which was posted by reddit user dmonnens, is that this chimp was born in a zoo and its mother died. A zoo employee took the little orphan home to take care of the chimp and her dog who had recently given birth to puppies, unexpectedly took over as a surrogate mother.

With that lovely story in mind, please enjoy these absolutely amazing pictures.

Baby Chimp Adopted


Baby Chimp Adopted


Baby Chimp Adopted


Baby Chimp Adopted


Baby Chimp Adopted


Baby Chimp Adopted


Baby Chimp Adopted


We think this might just be the most amazing adoption story yet. What do you think?

Sources: Info via reddit, images via imgur.com

Baby Chimp is Adopted By Mamma Dog was last modified: April 5th, 2023 by NYC Pooch amazing dogschimpanzee living with dogsdmonnens reddit userdog adopts chimpanzee

Why NYC Pooch?

Why NYC families choose NYC Pooch

No pack walks. No rotating strangers. Just one devoted walker your dog gets to know and trust — and a routine they look forward to every single day.

Experienced, vetted, dog-obsessed pros who treat your pup like family.

Highly trained walkers

TRAINING FIRST

Just personalized, one-on-one attention — alone or with one special buddy they already know and love.

No Pack Walks, Ever

just YOURS

See the route, flip through the photos, read the walk notes, and chat with your walker — your pup's full report lands on your phone the moment they're back home.

Stay connected

POOCH IN YOUR POCKET

One walker your dog looks forward to every day — with trained backups ready when they're out sick or on holiday.

Dedicated Walker + Backups

ALWAYS COVERED

Why NYC Pooch?

Why NYC families choose NYC Pooch

No pack walks. No rotating strangers. Just one devoted walker your dog gets to know and trust — and a routine they look forward to every single day.

Experienced, vetted, dog-obsessed pros who treat your pup like family.

Highly trained walkers

TRAINING FIRST

Just personalized, one-on-one attention — alone or with one special buddy they already know and love.

No Pack Walks, Ever

just YOURS

See the route, flip through the photos, read the walk notes, and chat with your walker — your pup's full report lands on your phone the moment they're back home.

Stay connected

POOCH IN YOUR POCKET

One walker your dog looks forward to every day — with trained backups ready when they're out sick or on holiday.

Dedicated Walker + Backups

ALWAYS COVERED

Why NYC Pooch?

Why NYC families choose NYC Pooch

No pack walks. No rotating strangers. Just one devoted walker your dog gets to know and trust — and a routine they look forward to every single day.

Experienced, vetted, dog-obsessed pros who treat your pup like family.

Highly trained walkers

TRAINING FIRST

Just personalized, one-on-one attention — alone or with one special buddy they already know and love.

No Pack Walks, Ever

just YOURS

See the route, flip through the photos, read the walk notes, and chat with your walker — your pup's full report lands on your phone the moment they're back home.

Stay connected

POOCH IN YOUR POCKET

One walker your dog looks forward to every day — with trained backups ready when they're out sick or on holiday.

Dedicated Walker + Backups

ALWAYS COVERED

MORE PAWESOME STORIES

View all

ready to meet your dog walker?

No pack walks, no rotating strangers. Simply one dedicated walker who knows and loves your pup.

ready to meet your dog walker?

No pack walks, no rotating strangers. Simply one dedicated walker who knows and loves your pup.

ready to meet your dog walker?

No pack walks, no rotating strangers. Simply one dedicated walker who knows and loves your pup.

Personalized NYC Dog Walking Services, featuring highly trained walkers, a convenient mobile app, and the best walkers in NY. Proudly serving Manhattan and Brooklyn Neighhoods since 2002.


Giving your dog MORE than a NY minute™

4.9/5.0

Contact us

212-874-6335

NYC Pooch

235 West 76th street

New York, New York 10023

© 2026 NYC Pooch, Inc.

Personalized NYC Dog Walking Services, featuring highly trained walkers, a convenient mobile app, and the best walkers in NY. Proudly serving Manhattan and Brooklyn Neighhoods since 2002.


Giving your dog MORE than a NY minute™

4.9/5.0

Contact us

212-874-6335

NYC Pooch

235 West 76th street

New York, New York 10023

© 2026 NYC Pooch, Inc.

Personalized NYC Dog Walking Services, featuring highly trained walkers, a convenient mobile app, and the best walkers in NY. Proudly serving Manhattan and Brooklyn Neighhoods since 2002.


Giving your dog MORE than a NY minute™

4.9/5.0

Contact us

212-874-6335

NYC Pooch

235 West 76th street

New York, New York 10023

© 2026 NYC Pooch, Inc.