Teto was just two and a half years old when he arrived at Jungle Friends from Maryland, where it was illegal to keep him as a pet. His guardians, concerned about his potential aggression with a new baby in the house, were already coordinating his transfer when Animal Control intervened after receiving a report of the illegal situation. If not for his impending move to the sanctuary, Teto would have been confiscated.

Upon arrival, Teto was diabetic and required insulin, but he has since made a remarkable recovery and no longer needs the treatment. Since day one, Teto has been inseparable from Chucky. The two are best buds, always sticking together and ganging up on people in a playful way. While they enjoy human company separately, when they're together, they’re a united front, always backing each other up.