The Odd Couple....Forrest and Louis
 

I've had numerous foster dogs and normally my gang always accepts them but I wouldn't ever say great connections are made between any of them--that is, until Forrest came. Louis (our rescue poodle) has for some reason decided he is... Forrest's one and only guardian/best buddy.

At first I thought Louis fascination was a food thing, bc Louis looooves food and Forrest gets to keep a food dish full at all times (bc he is so malnourished). Now, I'm not sure what it is about Forrest that has Louis so obsessed....but he is!

Louis started out just laying next to Forrest's ex-pen, he wouldn't leave, even for the normal things Louis loves - like treats! After a couple of days of this, dh finally moved a bed next to the ex-pen so Louis would at least have a soft place to rest while he stood guard.

I'll go to let the gang out and Louis will NOT go out the door until I tell him "I didn't forget Forrest", then Louis will go out but he waits on the patio step while I carry Forrest out....then and only then will Louis go outside with us.

Louis used to love to run and play outside and still does but not until after he has stayed on the blanket with Forrest and I for quite awhile. Then he will run off and play but always checks back in to see if Forrest missed him.

I've always thought Louis was a more sensitive dog than others I've had, but think now he is very intuitive also - I think he knows Forrest needed a friend.

The laws of physical attraction are strange indeed!:)
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That is just so heart warming! It's amazing how they form those kind of connections and so quickly. It's so touching!
He is his little friend and guardian, it's nice to have such a sweet story to read!
:)

Awww Jen - what an awesome thing you're experiencing - dogs are so smart and I know people think 'they're only dogs' but what you just posted shows how many feeling they have that WE have

all the best - loved reading that and that 1st picture was beautiful showing the closeness

That is so sweet..the pictures are adorable.

What a sweet story! The pictures speak volumes!

That's what surprised me, is just how quickly Louis has bonded with Forrest - it was like from the minute Forrest was carried through the door!

Thank you - it's easy to get adorable pictures when the subjects are already so adorable.:)

I loved that one too, it looks like they are sharing a secret.:)

Thank you - it's true, a picture does speak a 1000 words.

awww! that is so sweet and I bet Forrest is thrilled he has a friend in Louis. how is Forrest doing Jen? I can tell by the picture he looks a little more "filled out" if you will. any other good news about his health?

Oh Jen, what a special story. You really should start a journal about this special bond. Everyday when you go outside you could write something in your little book...I am guessing it will make a very beautiful story. They look so precious together.

While it would be wonderful to say, you will remember all of it...no you are getting close to my age and ..... what did you say your name is????:p

Awww...thank you Kim! Forrest continues to improve in many ways. He has gained weight and now that he has successfully been transitioned to a good food will continue to gain and get stronger, I'm sure. Also his ears are looking and feeling better, even dh mentioned that last night, how soft Forrest's ears are getting now. His head bobbing is considerably better to, not near as much bobbing as at first.

The best news is that I've seen Forrest walk several times now - and more than just a couple of steps. He walks mostly outside though, so I do believe he is curious about all the new sights and sounds out there and tries to get up to explore.

aww how sweet is that!
Thanks for sharing...the pictures are too cute!

I hope they stay together forever!! :)

Those pictures are precious. You can see the loving concern Louis has for Forrest. Another example of why we love our babies so much!!

I love the first picture! Louis is looking at Forrest like, "Hey buddy...are you doing okay"? This is a very sweet story. Thank you for sharing. ;)