The Story of Whoobie, Juan, and the Family They Created The Dog Who Rescued Another
When we hear about animals being rescued and adopted, we often picture a family finding their perfect furry companion.
Whoobie heard a dog barking outside. A small Chihuahua mix was standing in their backyard, despite the high fence. (Later, Patricia surmised that someone dropped the Chihuahua into her yard.) For an hour, Patricia tried to establish a rapport, pleading with the little dog to eat or come inside so she could find his owners. He wouldn’t move. Giving up, Patricia left her door open and went back inside. Whoobie followed — and so did the little dog. As Patricia explains to Reader’s Digest, “From then on, he always followed Whoobie.” After no one claimed the dog, Patricia adopted him and named him Juan. Still uncertain about people, Juan latched onto Whoobie, and the pair became an inseparable duo. The new brothers shared a bed, and occasionally, Whoobie placed his arm around Juan.
At the dog park, every canine knew
not to mess with Juan, lest they had Whoobie to contend with. The pair remained that way for years. Sadly, the worst part about dogs is that they leave us too soon. On the day Whoobie died, Patricia and Juan said their goodbyes together in the veterinarian clinic. “As Whoobie took his last breath,” Patricia recalls,” Juan laid down next to Whoobie. He seemed to know his friend was gone.” Today, Patricia and Juan have bonded, but they still miss their friend — a dog who saved them both and helped create their family.
In the case of Whoobie and Juan, it’s a little different.
Whoobie was his owner, Patricia Lane’s, loyal mutt for many years. He mastered all the standard dog commands — sit, stay, and lay down — and he danced when asked and could find his favorite toys by name. Patricia always knew when her guests arrived based on Whoobie’s howl, and his loud-mouth attitude often saw him as the “sheriff” of the local dog park, policing any and all dog fights. For years, Whoobie and Patricia were perfect companions, but one day, their family grew by chance. After waking from a nap on their couch, Patricia and
You can read more pet stories in Reader’s Digest’s “America’s Best Pet Pals” series.
Add Coffee to Your Anti- Aging Routine! HERE’S WHY
wrinkles or relieve aches and pains on its own, researchers believe it can be a vital part of the aging process.
Some of the ingredients in coffee make it a healthy drink for many adults. Coffee contains polyphenols, which are plant compounds that appear in various forms. These can support brain and digestive function and lower your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Furthermore, studies have found that coffee has a way of slowing the body’s natural aging process. A 2017 study published in the Open-Access Impact Journal on Aging found that mice exposed to caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee were more likely to age slower than the control group that was not exposed to any coffee. Additionally, the mice increased their food and water intake and improved their mobility when given coffee on a regular basis. Adding a cup of coffee to your morning routine may be just the boost your body needs, but there is a caveat to this. While coffee can have benefits, the additives we put in it can be harmful to our bodies. For example, creamers can be loaded with artificial or processed sugars, which are detrimental for our well-being. Try drinking your coffee au naturel or with a splash of milk, a teaspoon of honey, or a small serving of cream or sugar, and your body just might feel younger soon.
The anti-aging industry is a billion-dollar market that bottles, advertises, and sells products that promise a youthful glow and radiance. Unfortunately, for consumers, not all products are created equal, and far too often, anti-aging serums, creams, and routines can be just a bunch of snake oil. However, there are natural ways you can “reverse” time and slow the aging and degeneration process. Adherence to exercise, eating colorful fruits and vegetables, and limiting your sugar intake can have immense benefits for your health, but there’s another (albeit probably easier) method to stopping the hands of time: drinking coffee. In multiple studies, coffee has been shown to have compounds that can improve your health and slow the aging process. While a morning cup of joe isn’t going to eliminate your
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