My family and I have always had a deep love for animals. What started as caring for one baby monkey quickly turned into something much bigger. Now, our home is full of life: baby monkeys, parrots, ducks, a dog, and even a few rescued birds. It’s loud, messy, chaotic—but filled with joy.
Each morning, we wake up early to check on everyone. My mom starts by preparing breakfast—not just for us, but for all the animals too. Bowls of fruit, grains, milk, and warm water are placed in little corners around the yard. The monkeys are the first to show up, swinging down from the trees, their little hands reaching out with excitement. The parrots flap over to perch nearby, waiting for their share. Even the ducks waddle up in a neat line, quacking happily.
After breakfast, it’s playtime. The baby monkeys love to chase each other across the grass, climb up our shoulders, and sometimes even try to “help” with laundry by pulling on the clothes hanging out to dry. It’s funny, and sometimes exhausting, but they make every moment special.
My younger siblings spend most of the day outside too, playing with the ducklings or tossing fruit to the parrots. We’ve learned to communicate with each animal in small ways—a hand signal, a sound, or a simple routine. They know when it’s time to eat, play, or nap.
Taking care of such a large animal family is not always easy. There are early mornings, muddy footprints, spilled bowls, and unexpected surprises. Sometimes one of the animals gets sick, and we have to stay up late comforting them, feeding them medicine with a spoon, and whispering soft words until they feel better.
But it’s all worth it.
Because when you hold a sleepy monkey in your arms, or when a parrot mimics your laugh, or when the ducklings follow you around like you’re their parent—you realize that love doesn’t need words. It lives in the little moments.
We’re not just a family taking care of animals. We’re one big family—humans and animals together. We share food, space, love, and laughter. Every day brings something new, and every evening ends with all of us resting under the stars, surrounded by peaceful snores and gentle coos.
This is our everyday life—and we wouldn’t trade it for anything.
