Zaney's journey to a life of care and companionship began on an unexpected note. She was part of a ragtag group of capuchins rescued from a crumbling roadside zoo, where neglect and financial ruin had put these monkeys in peril. Among them, a nursing mother and her infant were noted, seemingly making this a straightforward rescue. But as fate would have it, life had a few surprises in store.

Not long after arriving at the sanctuary, the team made a stunning discovery: three of the capuchins were pregnant. One of them, Elizabeth, gave birth to little Gavin, and it was Zaney who stepped up in the most remarkable way. She quickly embraced the role of "Aunt Zaney," offering comfort, protection, and guidance to baby Gavin. Her nurturing instincts kicked in just in time—Elizabeth soon fell seriously ill and had to be isolated for treatment in the sanctuary’s clinic.

While Elizabeth was healing, she formed an unbreakable bond with Jersey, a resilient capuchin who had lost a limb but never lost his spirit. The two became inseparable, racing around their habitat like they had known each other for a lifetime. During this time, Zaney took full charge of baby Gavin, raising him as her own. Even now, with Gavin all grown up, you’ll still find him glued to her side—a testament to the powerful bond between them.

Zaney’s heart and resilience shine brightest in moments of hardship, making her not just a survivor, but the emotional anchor for her entire family. What started as a rescue has blossomed into a testament to the power of love, recovery, and unshakable loyalty.