Kerry McKinnon lives in Australia with her dog, Asha, and their lives are never boring. But one morning, she saw something that even surprised her! Her husband yelled to come look at something, and their Golden Retriever was sitting outside with a baby koala perched atop her back.
“She kept looking back at the koala but she wasn’t trying to get him off her or anything. She was happy to let him snuggle into her,” Kerry told News.com.au.
Asha is being hailed a hero for her role in saving a baby koala.
“It was quite early in the morning, and my husband yelled out to me to come have a look at something”
“I didn’t know what he was talking about at first but then I saw this tiny koala snuggled on top of Asha”
“I think the baby koala fell out of his mum’s pouch and didn’t know what to do”
“He would have died out there if left alone all night. The poor thing could have been taken by a fox or something, too”
The tiny koala was checked out by a vet, and a local carer is watching over the baby until it’s old enough to be released back into the wild.
Only in Australia, right? What a story! 😀
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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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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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Dixie Shelton
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to bad you had to give it to authorities, glad asha, took care of it too…
Annemarie
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Awwwww, love to read this. people should follow the dogs example; be friendly for lonely and abandoned animals
TheBocaDeb
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Well Done, Pup! Thank You For Saving The Baby Koala!
Julie Green
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LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL STORY!!! GIVE YOUR DOG A HUG & KISS FROM ME!!! HE’S A HUGE HEROE SAVING THAT BABY KOALA!!!
Carol Brunsdon
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Remarkable dog.
Can Asha lead you back to where he found her. Maybe Mum Koala is injured,sick or fretting.
Ed
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We have a Golden too. Like all Goldens she has the sweetest heart.