By The Canadian Press
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A little monkey named Lucy has become the apple of the eye of a group of Canadian soldiers working out of Kandahar Airfield.
Lucy, who is believed to be a Rhesus monkey which is native to Afghanistan, mysteriously appeared as a pet at an Afghan guard station just outside the base in July.
Since then she has been virtually adopted by Canadian soldiers who stop by the guard station on an almost daily basis and have now built a large cage, complete with a chair, a swing and a separate sleeping area.
Chief architect Sgt. Chuck Florian says when they first saw Lucy she had a chain around her neck and wasn't able to get inside the structure that was meant to be her home.
He says being kind to animals is a release and pets can take away pressure and make you feel "like you're home".
Capt. Dave Marcotullio says by Canadian standards it may seem cruel but in Afghanistan she is "living in a palace".
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A little monkey named Lucy has become the apple of the eye of a group of Canadian soldiers working out of Kandahar Airfield.
Lucy, who is believed to be a Rhesus monkey which is native to Afghanistan, mysteriously appeared as a pet at an Afghan guard station just outside the base in July.
Since then she has been virtually adopted by Canadian soldiers who stop by the guard station on an almost daily basis and have now built a large cage, complete with a chair, a swing and a separate sleeping area.
Chief architect Sgt. Chuck Florian says when they first saw Lucy she had a chain around her neck and wasn't able to get inside the structure that was meant to be her home.
He says being kind to animals is a release and pets can take away pressure and make you feel "like you're home".
Capt. Dave Marcotullio says by Canadian standards it may seem cruel but in Afghanistan she is "living in a palace".
