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Choosing the Shelter Dog That’s Right For You The Unique Benefits of Reading Fiction
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Stan Gets a Second Chance
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Apple and Carrot Dog Treats
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Treatment for Ear Infections Takes Time
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A Story of Unbreakable Friendship
The Dog Who Rescued Another
When we hear about animals being rescued and adopted, we often picture a family finding their perfect furry companion. THE STORY OF WHOOBIE, JUAN, AND THE FAMILY THEY CREATED
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.
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.
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 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.
You can read more pet stories in Reader’s Digest’s “America’s Best Pet Pals” series.
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