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Bulldog Befriends Rescued Fox, Mirroring A Real-Life 'The Fox And The Hound' Friendship

by Damjan

Animals are really great at showing us what unconditional love looks like. They don't care about where we come from or who we are, they just love us.

This is something we humans can learn a lot from, especially from our pets, who become part of our family. If you've seen the movie "The Fox and the Hound," you might have wondered if a friendship like that could happen in real life.

Well, it actually did for a woman named Pauline Ashanola. Pauline loves animals and couldn't just ignore it when she found a two-week-old fox in bad shape.

She named the little fox Marley. Marley was in a really rough spot, covered in flies and ticks. If Pauline hadn't found her, she wouldn't have made it much longer.

Pauline couldn't find a shelter that could take Marley in, so she decided to take care of her herself. She wasn't sure how her dogs would react to Marley, but she knew she had to try.

Her love for animals pushed her to take in Marley and nurse her back to health. It's a real-life story of how love for animals can lead to amazing things.

Take a look at this wonderful story:

Pauline Ashanola found a two-week-old fox in bad shape.

Pauline Ashanola found a two-week-old fox in bad shape.Pauline Ashanola

Before Marley's arrival, Pauline had a lovable Pit Bull named Ernie. At the onset, Ernie was somewhat apprehensive about the new family member. Marley also wasn't very fond of Ernie initially.

However, as time passed, Ernie gradually began to share his sleeping space with Marley. As they spent more and more time together, their bond began to deepen, slowly evolving into a wonderful friendship.

Their bond wasn't limited to their shared home. They enjoyed going on walks together, playing throughout the day, and nestled close to each other during sleep every night. Pauline fondly shares that while dogs are often used to hunt foxes, in her household, these two became the best of friends.

The relationship between Ernie and Marley is akin to the characters in the movie "The Fox and the Hound."

She named the little fox Marley. Marley was in a really rough spot, covered in flies and ticks.

She named the little fox Marley. Marley was in a really rough spot, covered in flies and ticks.Pauline Ashanola

Despite Ernie's robust exterior, he is actually very gentle. He is nothing short of a big softie who is extremely gentle and affectionate with Marley.

Pauline's commitment to her animal family was so strong that she decided to leave her perfect job as a dog groomer. She chose to dedicate more time to caring for and nurturing the vulnerable ones she adopted.

She firmly believes that this is more than just a job for her; it is a mission that fills her heart with joy as she gets to save these priceless lives!

Pauline couldn't find a shelter that could take Marley in, so she decided to take care of her herself

Pauline couldn't find a shelter that could take Marley in, so she decided to take care of her herselfPauline Ashanola

Ernie and Marley do everything together

Ernie and Marley do everything togetherPauline Ashanola

The relationship between Ernie and Marley is akin to the characters in the movie "The Fox and the Hound."

The relationship between Ernie and Marley is akin to the characters in the movie Pauline Ashanola

That's really something, isn't it? This is exactly how Mother Nature intended things to be—a world where all creatures, humans and animals, live together in perfect harmony. In this ideal world, every living thing, no matter how big or small, is part of a big family.

It's all about understanding, respect, and love for each other. This peaceful coexistence shows us how everything and everyone has a special role in maintaining the balance of life on Earth.

This idea really hits home about how important each life is and how connected we all are. It reminds us that we all have a part to play in looking after every creature on our planet to help maintain this harmony that Mother Nature envisioned.

The real beauty of this concept lies in how we live together, respect one another, and work hand in hand for the benefit of all.

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