German shepherds abandoned in a barn searched for a forever home that would love them both
âFor the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.â
This famous line appears in Rudyard Kiplingâs famous book series The Jungle Book. It poetically demonstrates the bond between canines. And while the line of wolves has come far down to the dogs that we love today, this bond still speaks true.
This is the case with Gus and Laurie.
This pair of German shepherd dogs were found in a barn.
While the circumstances of their origins remain a mystery, the people who surrendered them just knew that theyâve been together since the beginning.
Itâs clear how the two of them snuggled close together. The bigger and darker furred one, Gus, towered over the smaller and sable furred Laurie. They were both comfortable in each otherâs presence and the âneck hugsâ seemed to lessen their anxiety.
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They were just 3 months old when they were found.
At 7 months old, they were taken to the Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue in Stephens City Virginia.
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Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue is a non-profit organization focused primarily on the rescue of German shepherd dogs. But they also rescue other breeds and have since expanded to different states. For Gus and Laurie, the organization is a ray of hope.
The rescue organization quickly put up an adoption announcement but reiterated a very important point in their post.
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âBONDED PAIR
Theyâve only ever known each other. They were found as strays at three months old and have since lived in someoneâs barn. Theyâre around 7 months old now and we are so hopeful that we can find someone to keep these two together. If youâre looking for a bonded pair, look no further.â
They werenât just looking for any candidate. They were looking for a home that can keep and take care of the puppies together. Where one goes, the other should too.
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Bonded pairs is an animal behavior theory where two animals are connected emotionally for various reasons.
Shelters have noted this behavior when animals show signs of anxiety and depression when separated from their bonded half. Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue cannot risk such a thing so they have to be upfront about the advertisement.
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It didnât take long before the post gained traction.
People were tagging their friends, and different outlets covered this heartwarming story. Soon enough, Gus and Laurie found a home that will keep them together.
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Gus ânarratedâ their experiences on the rescue’s Facebook page.
He âsaidâ that he knows the sit and down command, while Laurie just knows how to sit.
There are also âdifficultiesâ when they walk with harnesses. Apparently, both of them have a habit of not watching where theyâre going so they end up getting tangled â then their foster mom gets tangled up as well.
While he âsaidâ that they are working on it, he also âboastedâ that heâs the better-behaved one.
But whicheverâs the case, weâre just happy that they are now living happy lives and will be inseparable in many years to come.
The strength of the Wolf is the Pack. And even if the pack only has two wolves, their bond will never be broken.
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Source: Facebook – Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue, Instagram – @shenandoahrescue, National Geographic, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue