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Mon Nov 18, 2013, 12:52 PM Nov 2013

Blind Dog Hugs Brother:8-months-old puppy serves as his brother's seeing-eye dog [View all]


A dog’s loyalty knows no boundaries, especially when it comes to its own blood. Two stray dogs found in Philadelphia are providing a heartwarming example of this. The Chester County SPCA posted a photo of the dogs, Jeffrey and his brother Jermaine, embracing each other while sleeping.

The photo itself is a perfect representation of their relationship. Jeffrey is blind. According to the SPCA, his brother Jermaine has dedicated his life to be his guide dog, helping him move around. "The unconditional love and devotion these two dogs show is positively inspirational," wrote an SPCA spokesperson on the group's Facebook page.

Both dogs, approximately 8-months-old and believed to be lab-pit bull mixes, were found on the streets of Philadelphia back on October 5 and taken in by Operation Ava, a no-kill animal rescue organization.

"They were obviously a little bit scared and confused' said Ray Little, the Director of Life Saving at Operation Ava. "It was immediately apparent that Jeffrey was leaning on Jermaine and that Jermaine was making every effort to stay with his brother." According to Little, the two brothers are inseparable.
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More: http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/Blind-Dog--Loyal-Brother-in-Need-of-Rescuing--232251451.html

I hope they find the best forever home!
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that's really cool gopiscrap Nov 2013 #1
This is sad, but not sad at the same time. renie408 Nov 2013 #2
oh, they are so beautiful... magical thyme Nov 2013 #3
I feel the same way Cal Carpenter Nov 2013 #4
Lovely story! OwnedByCats Nov 2013 #5
Good on that shelter montanacowboy Nov 2013 #6
What a precious picture! Auntie Bush Nov 2013 #7
Philadelphia - the City of Brotherly Love. GreatCaesarsGhost Nov 2013 #8
We fostered a pair of kittens like that catrose Nov 2013 #9
I think that dogs have a soul too. Hubert Flottz Nov 2013 #10
That picture brings tears to my eyes. Blue Diadem Nov 2013 #11
I love the dog bed passiveporcupine Nov 2013 #12
Awww. So sweet the puppies!!! nt tblue Nov 2013 #13
We had a pair of female border terriers in my youth... truebrit71 Nov 2013 #14
Such absolute beauty. hamsterjill Nov 2013 #15
du rec. xchrom Nov 2013 #16
Oh wow I love that gif of the dog guarding the kittens! Matariki Nov 2013 #17
And with that tears Arcanetrance Nov 2013 #18
What a great story! red dog 1 Nov 2013 #19
What sweeties. I'm glad they are together and hope they get a great home! lonestarnot Nov 2013 #20
Dogs Brewinblue Nov 2013 #21
Proudly Iwillnevergiveup Nov 2013 #22
Labs are such loving animals. Ilsa Nov 2013 #23
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