Punchy & his companion
His Story
"He never had much — but he always had hope and his companion."
Punchy was born on July 26, 2025 at Saruyama and was immediately abandoned. The odds were devastating — his chance of survival was nearly zero. But something inside this tiny monkey refused to give up.
Through round-the-clock hand-rearing and tireless care from his rescuers, Punchy defied every prediction. On January 19, 2025, he joined his troop. And through every uncertain night, he held his little stuffed companion close — never once letting go.
His story is now going viral across X, melting hearts worldwide. Punchy is proof that hope, resilience, and the right companion can carry you through anything.
July 26, 2025 — Punchy is born and abandoned at Saruyama
Days later — Rescued. Hand-rearing begins. Nearly zero chance of survival
January 19, 2025 — Punchy joins his troop. Stuffed companion still by his side
Today — His story goes viral on X, warming hearts around the world