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A husky's gentle paw for a nervous golden puppy
The living room holds one big gray and white husky and one tiny golden retriever puppy, and the puppy is a little nervous about it. more
The husky is Millie, and she has a real soft spot for little ones. The puppy is Lola. Millie stands facing her near the furniture, and from the first moment she treats the newcomer gently, like the baby she is.
SaveThe nerves do not last. Within seconds Lola starts to open up, braver than at least one person in the room expected. Before long someone can't help it: "Oh, you're cute. You're so cute."
Then Millie sits down on the floor beside the puppy and reaches one paw out toward her. Coming from a dog that size, it's a careful hello.
SaveThis is where Millie's nature shows. She's a husky with a strong mothering streak, and she's keen to play mom to Lola. For a puppy still learning how to be around other dogs, it is hard to picture a better teacher.
SaveLater, Millie is sitting on the carpet near the light blue armchairs, fluffy and calm. Somebody laughs.
SaveLola started out nervous. Now she has a friend who is much bigger than she is and treats her like family.














