A puppy named Emerson and his siblings ended up in a filthy shelter at just six weeks old. Thankfully, they wound up in foster care a few days later, but things did not get better for Emerson.
He was quickly hospitalized when he began having seizures, and then was diagnosed with parvo virus. Thankfully, vets caught it in the early stages and little Emerson survived.
In March, NFR Maine, a foster-based dog rescue, posted about Emerson in hopes of finding him a forever home.
They explained that Emerson is deaf and visually impaired, and while it’s unknown whether he was born that way or if it was a result of the seizures, it doesn’t seem to bother him one bit!
Emerson doesn’t know he’s any different from other pups and still gets around just fine. He is great with other dogs, cats and kids, and loves to go for rides in the car. Now he just needed someone to adopt him.
That’s when Nick Abbott saw the post about Emerson on Facebook and decided to meet him.
Abbott is also deaf, so the two of them already had something in common.
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Two days later, the two of them met and hit it off right away.
“He came straight to me at the door and sat right away at my feet and stayed there,” Abbott told WABI TV.
“So you can tell he kind of picked me. And I knew right then and there that we would get along and understand each other pretty good.”
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Since Abbott is deaf, he already knows sign language, which he has been using to teach Emerson commands.
Emerson has already learned sit, which is the letter “s” in sign language. He has also learned “lie down,” which is a sweep of the hand in a straight line.
It seems like it was meant to be for this dynamic duo! Watch them together in the video below:
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Lucky Elderly Man Is Greeted Every Day By A “Friend” Who Crawls Out Of The Ice:
We’ve all seen some unique and unlikely friendships over the years, but this one here may take the cake!
One day, a starving otter appeared at an elderly man’s door wanting some food. Ever since, Seppo Laamanen, 65, and Iivari the otter have been inseparable best friends.
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It all started when Seppo fed worms and fish to the small and malnourished otter who was clearly looking for food.
After that, the friendly animal repaid the kindness by visiting the man at his home in Punkaharju in easter Finland. This was the start of something special.
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There’s no way Seppo could’ve ever imagined it’d all lead to this. This adorably unique friendship is one for the ages, and it’s something you have to see to believe.
There’s nothing like the bond between two friends regardless of the species! 🙂
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10 Of The “Most Loyal” Dog Breeds On The Planet
Giving love and support to humans is something that some dogs do better than others.
While many dogs love everyone they meet and are willing to take treats or belly rubs from anyone, the pups we found are just the opposite.
These 10 dogs are some of the most loyal breeds on the planet. They are rock steady in their loyalty to their owner no matter what.
1) Akita
When the American Kennel Club (AKC) lists loyalty to describe the temperament of the Akita, you know they mean business. The beautiful double-coated working dog of Japanese ancestry is considered hardwired in protecting those she loves. They should be socialized with other dogs and people from the time they are puppies. Their silly, fun, but dignified personalities round out the loyal Akita.
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2) Boxer
This working dog is smart, full of energy, and oh so loyal to their family. They get along great with kids and have an innate instinct to protect their pack. He’s a watchdog with a heart of gold who oozes dedication to his owner.
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3) Skye Terrier
Known as the “small dog with the big ears,” this adorable breed hails from the Scottish Isle of Skye, hence the name. Whether you live in the city or the country, this small dog with a big personality is steadfast in snuggling, playtime, and remaining loyal to his owners.
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4) Beagle
This merry hound is friendly, curious and incredibly loyal. While he doesn’t mind the occasional couch potato time, this spunky pooch is energetic and merry. A fun fact about this hound: the breed standard is for 13 inches and under and another in the 13-15 inch category. No matter how you size him, these adorable dogs just want to cling to you.
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5) Shar-Pei
This wrinkly non-sporting breed is standoffish to strangers but very loyal to his owner. His ancient Chinese roots are part of the charm of the Shar-Pei. Regal, strong, and smart, if you want a BFF for life, this loose-skinned pooch may be the right choice for you.
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