27/05/2026
Rocco’s daily reminder that love exists in every form 🤍🐾
Our little Rock Hyrax, also known as a dassie… tiny chaos goblin, professional destroyer of peace, collector of leaves, maker of messes, and creator of absolute havoc around the house 😂
Rocco was rescued here at Thaba Monate and since then he’s become part of our family. Watching him grow and seeing the affection he shows every single day reminds us that animals have emotions, personalities, trust, and love just like we do.
Then humans say wild animals can’t show affection or love? 🥹
This little guy gives kisses, cuddles, follows us around, talks softly to us, and just wants to be close to the people he trusts. Yes, they can be stubborn. Yes, they can be a pain in the ass sometimes 😭 But behind all the chaos is one of the sweetest little souls.
Nature truly is one of the most beautiful things in this world. From the biggest animals roaming the bushveld to the smallest little creatures like Rocco, every life matters and deserves kindness, patience, and appreciation 🌿
Here at Thaba Monate, we don’t just love nature… we live with it, care for it, and respect it 🤍