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A new book from the New York Times bestselling series.

Enhanced with beautiful full-color photographs, these true stories of camaraderie, affection, and remarkable bravery are from the author of the New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships, Unlikely Loves, and Unlikely Heroes, as well as other books and calendars, with nearly two million copies in print.

Meet Rex, a German shepherd who learned to love and trust again through the improbable friendship of a goose. The pit bull named Dolly, whose antics with her best friend, Sheldon the tortoise, include games of tag.

For the millions of dog lovers, this heartwarming and inspirational book celebrates 37 stories of unusual canine companionship.

Jennifer S. Holland is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships, Unlikely Loves, and Unlikely Heroes. She has written for, among others, National Geographic, The Discovery Channel, NPR, and The Washington Post, specializing in science and natural history. She lives with her husband, three dogs, and dozens of snakes and geckos, and divides her time between Silver Spring, Maryland, and a cabin in the woods near Charlottesville, Virginia.

Contents

Introduction . . . 1

The Two-Wheeled Chihuahua and the Silkie Chicken . . . 7
The Rottweiler and the Wolf Pup* . . . 13
The Dog Who Walked with Lions . . . 17
The Bernese Mountain Dog and the Ferret . . . 23
The Salty Dog and the Dolphins* . . . 29
The Miniature Horse and the Terrier . . . 33
The Goat and the Pit Bull* . . . 39
The Dogs, the Meerkat, the Raccoon, and the Pig . . . 45
The Devoted Dachshund and Her Feline Charge . . . 53
The Pit Bull and the Tortoise . . . 59
The Fox and the Hound* . . . 65
The Belgian Malinois and the Pygmy Owl . . . 71
The Elephant and the Stray Dog* . . . 77
The Harzer Fuchs and His Woodland Nursery . . . 81

Acknowledgments . . . 88

*Classic story from Unlikely Friendships or Unlikely Loves.

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Unlikely Friendships: Dogs 37 Stories of Canine Compassion and Courage

Unlikely Friendships: Dogs 37 Stories of Canine Compassion and Courage

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