When This Special Needs Dog Lost His Best Friend, His Family Gave Him a Plush Toy That Looks Just Like Her
Paddy, the special-needs Chihuahua, is indeed very special. He was rescued from danger while trying to cross a deadly four-lane highway, and he was in shocking condition. Poor little Paddy was starving to the point of being emaciated, and due to a misaligned disc in his neck, he kept falling over. Yet, in true miracle fashion, Paddy was adopted after just a few months of recovery, and that's where he met his best friend, Lily the lamb.
Lily was also special needs because, before she was born, she did not have enough room in the womb for her legs to develop properly. When Lily was born, her mother wanted nothing to do with her because she was sick, so she was also placed for adoption in the same home as Paddy. Their friendship is truly one of the most inspiring and endearing stories we've ever heard.
Owner Janell Jensen told The Dodo:
When we adopted Lily, Paddy took her under his wing right away and became her official face washer after each and every bottle of lamb’s milk, which at first was every hour.
He snuggled with her to keep her company; she was HIS baby lamb. Lily would also walk over to Paddy and snuggle up to him. They loved each other… they were VERY close.
Lily was very lucky to have Janell and her family to take care of her. They provided for all her needs with dedication for 15 months before, sadly, Lily lost her battle and passed away. Yet for both Paddy and Lily, those 15 months were truly special.
When Paddy lost his best friend, he was clearly devastated and lonely, so Paddy's human aunt sent him the perfect comfort gift: a plush lamb that looked JUST like Lily! The toy isn't Lily, but it's similar enough to comfort the sweet dog in his time of grief, and it's very touching to see with our own eyes just how much our furry friends are impacted by friendship and loss. It speaks volumes about their character and ability to feel!
1. Paddy and Lily
The Chihuahua and the lamb were both special needs, and they bonded like no two animals have before!
2. Their owner was amazed by their bond.
"When we adopted Lily, Paddy took her under his wing right away. He snuggled with her to keep her company; she was HIS baby lamb."
3. Precious Pals
Have you ever seen anything cuter or sweeter?
4. Love knows no boundaries.
Janell said, "They loved each other… they were VERY close."
5. Dedicated to the Lamb.
Lily had very high needs, but her owners went above and beyond to do what they could for her during her time on this Earth.
6. Family!
They didn't hesitate to celebrate her and make her time special.
7. Devastating.
After 15 months of love and family, Lily the lamb passed away, leaving her best friend Paddy to grieve alone.
8. Paddy's comfort.
Paddy was so sad, but his aunt was ready to help! She got him this stuffed lamb that looked JUST like Lily, and it provided him with much-needed comfort.
9. Helpful Friends
It may not BE Lily, but it's definitely helping him grieve.
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