Today's Extreme K9 is Bella!
"Hohenwald, Tennessee,
It's common for two elephants to become friends at the Elephant Sanctuary. But an elephant and a dog? That's a little unusual! Despite the nearly 8,700-pound difference, Bella the dog rolls over on her back and allows Tarra the elephant to rub her belly with her trunk. The two go on walks together and sleep side by side. Once, Bella injured herself and couldn't move her back legs or even wag her tail. The elephant waited outside the vet's office every day while Bella healed. Caregivers carried the dog out to visit with her pachyderm pal so the two could "talk" to each other through barks and rumbles while Tarra gently rubbed Bella with her trunk. Soon Bella was on her way to recovery--- and workers truly believed Tarra's caring nature helped the dog heal. "Bella and Tarra give each other unconditional love 24/7," says sanctuary confounder Carol Buckley. It's definitely an elephant-sized friendship."
Article from: National Geographic kids issue Nov. 2009, p. 23, Amazing Animal Friends section.
Pic from: http://education.ezinemark.com/strange-but-true-friendships-among-animals-77368e7c7ad9.html
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