Angelica the dog lived in a crate for 6 years, her only friend, Spud, in a crate next to her. The pair could never interact freely, but thanks to their dedicated rescuers they finally got to be with each other without bars between them.
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Stacey Pettit of Rescue & RemEMBER marvelled at the dogs’ resilience and gratitude. “You would have expected them to act in a negative way, but they just gave kisses,” she told the Dodo.
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Spud got adopted right away, but Angelica was in rougher shape and needed more time. Her back legs were so weak, she needed to build up her muscles.
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But while in foster care a whole new world opened up to her. Not only did she taste her first hamburger, she got to go to the dog park and make many friends.
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Angelica was eventually adopted, but she hasn’t forgotten her past completely – she has gotten to see her pal Spud.
Both Spud’s and Angelica’s families reunited the dogs months later and it is a joy to see just how happy the two dogs now are in their new lives.
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