Rescued Silkie Chicken and Two-Legged Dog Form a Special Bond of Friendship
Alicia Williams is an employee of Duluth Animal Hospital in Duluth, Georgia. She is responsible for saving a silkie chicken and a two-legged chihuahua from the clutches of death. She named the chicken Penny and the chihuahua Roo. Since then, these two animals have become inseparable and best friends.
Their story was first shared on Duluth Animal Hospital's Facebook page. Since then, they have become famous and quite an attraction. Visitors come to meet them, and clients at the hospital are welcome to visit around the animals' schedules.
Brace yourselves and scroll on, because what you are about to witness will surely melt your heart.
Penny and Roo
Abandoned by the roadside, the chihuahua Roo was rescued by Alicia. His front two legs were missing, which appears to have been a birth deformity. It is presumed that he may have been abandoned by a dog breeder who was not interested in keeping him.
Penny and Roo Walking in Snow
A silkie chicken named Penny was scheduled to be euthanized by a laboratory until she was rescued.
Alicia shares with the Gwinnett Daily Post that, “She was an experimental chicken in the program, and she had run the course of the experiment, so that was it for her.” She further stated, “I asked if I could have her instead of them doing anything with her. I brought her home.”
Penny and Roo Playing
They love to play together, so much so that they even wrestle.
Penny and Roo Playing in Snow
Roo has a custom cart that helps him move around and compensate for his missing front legs.
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Roo in a Playful Mood
These two are always together and playing around. At times, Roo accidentally runs his cart over Penny.
Silkie Penny in All Her Glory
Penny has very fluffy and silk-like feathers; therefore, she is called a silkie chicken.
Penny Bathing
However, it's a totally different story when she gets a bath.
Penny and Roo All Dressed Up
Check out their tutus; they look so adorable.
Penny and Roo Hanging Out
It is impossible to separate them.
Penny with Alicia
They have Alicia to thank for saving them from death and bringing them together. They are very attached to her. Penny is even laying eggs for her. Alicia has now adopted them, and she carries them to work with her in the morning and home after work. They love to travel with her, but in one carrier.
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