In the quiet shadows of an ancient temple, two tiny lives sit waiting — lost, lonely, and uncertain of what tomorrow will bring. These lives belong to Bally and Dou, two baby monkeys who were tragically abandoned and left to fend for themselves in a place once meant for peace and prayer.
Bally and Dou are far too young to understand why they were left behind. Their eyes, wide with confusion, scan the temple grounds for the comfort of a familiar face. But no one comes. The jungle sounds have been replaced with the quiet murmurs of passing visitors, and the comfort of their mother’s arms is now just a fading memory.
The story of Bally and Dou is not unique — and that’s the saddest part. Across many parts of the world, monkeys and other wild animals are taken from their homes or born into captivity. When caretakers grow tired or overwhelmed, these innocent creatures are often released or abandoned in places like temples, where people believe they might be safe. But the truth is far more complicated.
Bally and Dou have no survival skills. They were likely raised in captivity or rescued from an already broken environment. Without their mother’s guidance, they don’t know how to find food, recognize danger, or understand social cues from other monkeys. Alone in an unfamiliar place, they are vulnerable — not just to hunger, but also to disease, injury, and cruelty from both people and other animals.
The temple, while a sacred space for humans, is no sanctuary for baby monkeys. The stones are cold. The offerings left behind are not food they understand. And while some kind people may stop to give them fruit or show concern, it’s not a permanent solution. These small acts of kindness cannot replace the stable environment they need to grow, thrive, and feel safe.
When a baby monkey like Bally or Dou is abandoned, it’s not just a physical loss — it’s emotional too. Monkeys are highly intelligent and social animals. They grieve, they feel fear, and they long for comfort just like human children do. Watching Bally curl into himself for warmth or seeing Dou’s nervous glances at every sound is a painful reminder that they should not be here — not like this, not alone.
Their story is a call for compassion. It’s a plea to take better care of the animals we share this planet with. If humans choose to raise or rescue wild animals, it must come with responsibility. Releasing a baby monkey into the wild without preparation is not freedom — it’s abandonment.
What Bally and Dou need now is not just pity, but action. They need rescue organizations, sanctuaries, and kind souls who understand animal welfare and can offer real help. They need time, care, and a second chance.
And most of all, they need love.
Let us not turn away from their pain. Let their story awaken something in us — a deeper sense of empathy, a stronger sense of responsibility, and a commitment to protect those who cannot speak for themselves.
Because every life matters. Even the smallest. Even the forgotten. Even Bally and Dou.
