Monkey the cuddly toy has been hanging round Rachel Holloway’s home (Picture: SWNS)
A little girl has been reunited with her lost toy after it was taken in by a Good Samaritan who posted its ‘adventures’ posted on Facebook.
Mum of one Rachel Holloway, 28, found the cuddly creature, known as Monkey, on Thursday.
She took him in, bathed him and even fed him up on chocolate, whilst documenting his life of luxury.
She found the toy near a playground in Canterbury, Kent and posted its adventures on Facebook in a bid to find its owner.
The sociology student uploaded adorable pictures of the animal being fed Quality Street chocolates and drying off with a plush towel.
During his short stay Monkey also watched cartoons with Mrs Elephant, was fed cookies and climbed trees.
The creature was eventually reunited with his original owner Amalia who had dropped him on the playground.
Rachel posted in a Facebook group: ‘He was a little muddy and very wet from the rain, but don’t worry, monkey has had a nice warm bath and a cup of hot chocolate.
‘I’m hoping we can find his owner on here so that he can go home, but for now he is eating some chocolate and watching cartoons with Mrs Elephant.’
Monkey and Mrs Elephant became fast friends (Picture: Rachel Holloway / SWNS)
The toy was found in a playground in Kent (Picture: Rachel Holloway / SWNS)
Monkey was treated to a scrub in a makeshift tub (Picture: Rachel Holloway / SWNS)
On day two of his stay she posted: ‘We haven’t found his owner just yet, but don’t worry, he’s being well looked after.
‘Monkey had a sleepover, and some crunchy cookies for breakfast, he’s been playing with Mrs Elephant and has had a swing in the trees all before 9am.’
The post went viral and racked up more than 3,000 likes and 2,000 shares.
People praised her for creativity and thanked her for her ‘lovely and thoughtful’ updates.
Monkey was treated to several snacks (Picture: Rachel Holloway / SWNS)
Tucked up and ready for bed (Picture: Rachel Holloway / SWNS)
Some of them became emotionally gripped by the stuffed toy’s situation.
One wrote: ‘I’m so invested now. Monkey is living my best life and I need to see what happens next.’
Another said: ‘Absolutely love this. Hope his owner is found soon. Almost in tears.”
A third fan said: ‘Omg this cheered me up yesterday and has done the same again today.’
A fourth added: ‘This is the best post I’ve seen in a long time!! You are amazing! I love that, I hope Monkey is reunited soon.’
Monkey has now been reunited with his owner (Picture: Rachel Holloway / SWNS)
But he’ll have fond memories of his time with Rachel (Picture: Rachel Holloway / SWNS)
Rachel says she has been amazed by the reaction her cheerful updates have received.
She said: ‘Monkey has been a great house guest so far. He’s been hanging out with Mrs Elephant, watching cartoons and eating snacks.
‘It’s been really nice to see people on Facebook come together to try get monkey home.
‘I think everybody enjoys the happiness of a child, and monkey has definitely brought everyone together in a way I didn’t expect.
‘Canterbury is a small place, so I thought after about 10 comments his owner would be found, it was a shock when it took off. But I’m glad it’s brought a smile to so many faces.’
Eventually she broke the news that the creature’s owner had been found.
She said: ‘Okay guys, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for – Monkey’s owner, Amalia, has been found.
‘Monkey has packed a bag of treats for the journey, he’s hugged Mrs Elephant goodbye and is now on his way home to his favourite human.
‘Thank you to everyone who took the time to share and engage with the post, without your help this busy little monkey might not have made it home.’
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The cuddly toy has been treated to a bath, made friends with Mrs Elephant and snacked on some Quality Streets.
