Friendship - Unusual

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There are some friendships that defy explanation.

Leopard Cub and Dog Forge Friendship


She is a baby leopard, he is a Golden Retriever. You might think that the cat and the dog would be at each other's throats but, instead, they're inseparable friends. They met at Glen Afric, a reserve in South Africa, when Jenny and John Booker, professional animal wranglers, adopted the tiny leopard cub, named Salati.


In the National Geographic special, the Bookers said that the two animals fell for each other the instant they met.


Their then 2-year-old dog Tommy licked Salati and treated her like a sister within hours of meeting her. The pair walk together several times a week and play together like fast friends. But as they grow older and Salati becomes more powerful, their owners worry that the animals' instincts will overpower their bond.


"My worry now is, Would she go for Tommy? It's a big question," said Jenny Booker. "As big of friends as they are, I still believe that animals are 80 percent instinct.But her husband said that though nature may pull them apart, their bond will last.


"I don't believe that she'll ever lose that bond with Tommy," John Booker said.

 

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Elephant and Dog Become Best Buddies


If bonds were based on size, these two wouldn't even be acquaintances.
But somehow Bella, a 30-pound dog, and Tara, a 4-ton Asian elephant, have become the best of friends since meeting in 2005. "They are close. They are always together. They play together, they talk. They sleep, they eat – everything together," said Carol Buckley, founder of the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tenn.
One day, while exploring property near their sanctuary, Buckley and her partner, Scott Blais, came across a white chow mix that appeared to have a bizarre fascination with big pieces of equipment, such as tractors.The two brought her home and watched as that attraction extended to the hulking creatures at their park, including one in particular: Tara the elephant.


"Elephants are incredibly careful around their young. Even when they're running and a baby is running around in and around their legs, family members never trip up over a baby. They never nick the baby, they never step on the baby, so I never was concerned for Tara and Bella," said Buckley. In 2007, when an injury partially paralyzed Bella and forced her indoors, Tara held a vigil outside her window and called to her until caretakers brought her outside. Bella's injury eventually healed and the two now roam the refuge together again. "It's 24/7. It is a very loving and compassionate relationship they have," said Buckley. "They play together and they never want to be separated."

 

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Orangutan and Hound Dog Become Best Buds


One was an outgoing orangutan, the other an underfed stray dog. But since the moment they met, Suryia and Roscoe have been inseparable.
Courtesy of National Geographic Channel


As soon as Suryia saw Roscoe, he ran over to him and started playing, Antle said. After a few unsuccessful phone calls to find an owner, Antle decided to let Roscoe stay. Now the pair has a ball frolicking around the park. For a few hours each day, they swim or roll around in the grass. Suryia will even grab Roscoe's leash and take him for walks around the enclosure, Antle said.


"To me, they seem like long-lost friends. They would make you believe in reincarnation," he said.

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[manoharkumar]

Dear Prasad Sir,
GM... friendship among the animals is certianly unique and worth appreciating. Arch enemies do some times live together. We have seen so many such uniqueness thru photos etc. it will be worth while if we can also have members post such uniqueness among the HUMAN beings. Animals dont have caste, creed, rich-poor, IMO, even ego clashes. So with all these if we can find good friendship among us thats worth bringing to light!!
My father in law has two such friend. One is a Muslim( dont want to name him for identity purpose) and another a German. Both from different culture, religion, and country. Still for the past 25 years or so i have seen them coming to our house. The Muslim gentle man knows all the Birhtdays and anniversaries of our family members and will come with sweet. We will also wish him for all his family Birthdays and anniversaries. He will accompany my FIL to all Kutcheries and music festivals, movies etc.
The German friend came to India and learnt shastriya sangeet from some guru in Varanasi and did music course from Benares Hindu Univ. Has married a Keralite and has settled down in Palakkad. Every music season he will be in chennai and will stay for 25 days and then leave for his home. Very nice fellow and will wish namaste with folded hands to everybody in our house. This friendship is beyond borders and all the barriers, and i am proud of this friendship that my FIL has created.

Cheers.

 

[prasad1]

Dear Prasad Sir,
GM... friendship among the animals is certianly unique and worth appreciating. Arch enemies do some times live together. We have seen so many such uniqueness thru photos etc. it will be worth while if we can also have members post such uniqueness among the HUMAN beings. Animals dont have caste, creed, rich-poor, IMO, even ego clashes. So with all these if we can find good friendship among us thats worth bringing to light!!
My father in law has two such friend. One is a Muslim( dont want to name him for identity purpose) and another a German. Both from different culture, religion, and country. Still for the past 25 years or so i have seen them coming to our house. The Muslim gentle man knows all the Birhtdays and anniversaries of our family members and will come with sweet. We will also wish him for all his family Birthdays and anniversaries. He will accompany my FIL to all Kutcheries and music festivals, movies etc.
The German friend came to India and learnt shastriya sangeet from some guru in Varanasi and did music course from Benares Hindu Univ. Has married a Keralite and has settled down in Palakkad. Every music season he will be in chennai and will stay for 25 days and then leave for his home. Very nice fellow and will wish namaste with folded hands to everybody in our house. This friendship is beyond borders and all the barriers, and i am proud of this friendship that my FIL has created.

Cheers.

Wonderful post. My idea of the thread was to show that status quo is not the only way. We need to think outside the box, and accept all kinds of relationships.