Sophia did her best to make her kennel seem like home when she first came to Tri-Cities Animal Shelter in August. She occasionally experienced loneliness, but the good news was that she always had the option of peeking her head over the wall, where Duke, her neighbor, would be ready to provide her a sympathetic prod.
Volunteering at the shelter Julie Saraceno told The Dodo that it was heartwarming to watch two canines find solace in one another.
Saraceno first noticed this behavior when she was taking a video of Duke that was interrupted by Sophia appearing on the other side of the wall. Saraceno was moved by the sweetness of their interaction.
“I could tell [Sophia] had done this before,” Saraceno said. “I’m always happy when the shelter dogs find a way to make their time there a little less sad and lonely.”
Saraceno recorded the moment in a video:
Duke and Sophia had an improbable friendship. Sophia was well-known for her vivacious energy among the residents of the shelter, whereas Duke is a more composed individual.
Saraceno described Sophia as a “cute goofball who likes to lean her whole body into you for petting.” Duke is more serious, yet he occasionally shows a gentler side.
Nevertheless, Duke was clearly charmed by Sophia’s affection. Perhaps he felt connected to her, as they both arrived at the shelter after wandering the street as strays.
“Sophia was desperate for a doggy friend!” Saraceno said. “We think she eventually wore Duke down with her persistence and gorgeous Dumbo ears.”
By September, Sophia had found her forever family, but she will surely never forget Duke’s comfort and kindness.
Duke is still looking for a home to call his own, where his family, much like Sophia, will be eager to shower him with affection. The calm, gentle boy, who is currently the shelter’s longest resident, can’t wait to find his perfect match.
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