Posted on 12/27/2011 4:50:22 PM PST by algernonpj
This pair of pugs are firm friends with a very special relationship - one acting as the eyes of the other.
Franky acts as a guide dog to his fellow pug Elly, helping on walks or to find food and water because she isn't able to find her own way.
The duo, both four years old, are inseparable, with white-coated Elly following Franky everwhere he leads. She sniffs the air to find her friend, the nuzzles into his side to trot along with him.
But their special relationship poses a challenge for RSPCA workers who are trying to find a home for them both together.
Vets nursed the duo back to health after they were found in poor condition, and hope someone will come forward who is prepared to house them both together.
Franky is extremely boisterous and playful and Elly is very affectionate and cuddly. He looks out for her and provides support while guiding her on walks or to food or water. ...
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I saw this story earlier today. What a sweet pair they are.
I wish I had a home to offer them.
There was a black lab in the neighborhood named Shaq, Shaq went blind in his old age and every day Jamie his young man walked him and I’d predictably say, “Here come Shaq and his leader boy”.
Just awwwwwww!
RSPCA, this is in the U.K., Wales from the picture credits. Hopefully some Welsh home will want this pair of pooches as pets.
me too.
I have a 10 year old, 130 lb. Chesapeake Bay retriever who is blind. I’m his seeing-eye person...LOL He’s my best buddy and friend.
If you live in the southern CA area (or know someone who does) here’s a nearly blind German Shepherd who will need a home soon.
http://www.gsroc.org/available_dogs_detail.asp?ID=2153
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