Do elephants and dogs form strong friendships?

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The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee, provides a peaceful retirement for elephants, where they often form close bonds with each other, typically pairing up for companionship. Co-founder Carol Buckley notes that these relationships resemble best friendships, with elephants seeking out partners to share their lives. Notably, Tarra, an Asian elephant, has developed an extraordinary friendship with Bella, a dog, highlighting the unique interspecies connections that can occur. The discussion also touches on the emotional impact of such animal friendships, with participants expressing admiration for the bonds formed in the sanctuary.
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A very touching story
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/01/02/assignment_america/main4696340.shtml
(CBS) When elephants retire, many head for the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tenn. They arrive one by one, but they tend to live out their lives two-by-two.

"Every elephant that comes here searches out someone that she then spends most all of her time with," says sanctuary co-founder Carol Buckley.

It's like having a best girlfriend, Buckley says - "Somebody they can relate to, they have something in common with."

Debbie has Ronnie. Misty can't live without Dulary.

Those are pachyderm-pachyderm pairs. But perhaps the closest friends of all are Tarra and Bella.

That would be Tarra the 8,700 pound Asian elephant. And Bella. The dog.

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Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tenn.
 
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That is almost to cute for words. What a pair.
 
CBS News: Elephant And Dog Become BFFL

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4696315n"
 
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My only question is: "was the spinal cord injury caused by being stepped on by an elephant?"
 
I merged the two threads on this.

Sweet story. :)
 

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