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Lily & Maddison The True Friendship Story
When the Great Dane Lily lost her sight, her future seemed equally dark and bleak. However, no one would have expected that her partner Madison would quickly took on the task of “Guide Dog for a Blind Dog.” As long as Madison was by her side, Lily looks like any other normal dog.
Lily turned 6 on 2011, Due to un-repairable damages from Trichiasis during her cub years, she has had to continue living relying on others for guidance, and this was when 7 years old Madison became her assistant
Manager at the adoption center, Louise Campbell commented, “Even though Madison has never had official training, when she guides Lily, it’s as if she’s a professional guide dog for the blind. Madison will always stay close to Lily and constantly have body contact with her so she knows where to go.” Campbell continued, “Even though Lily has lost her sight, her other senses became even more heightened and knows Madison is by her side even without being able to see.”
Since Great Danes are very large canines, they became hard for Lily and Madison’s original owner to afford. They were both then staying at the pet adoption center waiting to be adopted, but the mandatory “Two as One” deal had deterred many people from finalizing the adoption. Campbell pointed out that while she has hoped the two can soon find a new owner, these owners of good will should be kindly reminded of the responsibilities that come with adopting them.
After Lily had her eyes removed, Madison has been taking care of the brave Lily and since became her “dedicated guide dog.” The two shares an inextricable bond. When they are outside, Madison will watch Lily’s every move, as if they were born as sisters bound by blood. Madison meticulously cares for Lily and acts as her eyes, and Lily trusts her with her life. The two rarely left each other’s side and can feel each other’s existence as if they could communicate through mere breathing.
Even though Lily has lost her sight, unless otherwise told, no one would notice that she was a blind dog, because she so bravely embraces and adapts to the world of darkness and does not refuse the rest of the world just because she cannot see. Although she’s tripped over little rocks many times due to lack of sight, she still so adamantly and quickly adapted to her surroundings at the adoption center. Every time they are let out to roam the fields, Lilly will from time to time lower her head to take in the smell of fresh grass or constantly walk around and occasionally bursting into a sprint. Madison on the other hand is often the one turning her head around worried and searching for Lily.
Also known as the “Kind Giants,” Great Danes may be physically large, but possesses mild and gentle personalities. The adoption center expressed that they hope someone can adopt the two together. Lily may have lost her sight, but she still needs the same amount of exercise, and Madison is her second set of eyes. The center hoped that this preciously rare friendship can continue on forever and they can soon be adopted.
Adoption came as Cause of Separation
The six-year-old and her companion, another Great Dane called Maddison, had been rehomed together after an appeal by the Dogs Trust.
They were adopted by Anne and Len Williams from Nantwich, Cheshire, but were returned to the charity’s home at Roden near Shrewsbury.
Mr and Mrs Williams will now keep Maddison, but Lily is at the dogs’ home because the two cannot be reconciled.
Charlotte Speedy of the Dogs Trust said the decision to separate them had not been taken lightly.
“Despite the best efforts of staff and the very committed new owners, it became evident that Lily and Maddison were no longer happy to live together.
“The nature of their relationship changed in their new home environment and after careful consideration, and many attempts at re-introduction in different surroundings which continued until very recently, the decision was made that they would need to be rehomed separately,” she said.
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