Bonded Pair Who Remind People of 'Timon and Pumbaa' Are Looking for a Home Together

Finding homes for shelter dogs has gotten harder and harder in recent years, and it only gets trickier when dealing with bonded pairs. As much as animal advocates want to keep pairs of dogs together when they enter and leave the shelter, it's not always possible. Fortunately for BFFs Stanley and Arthur, the shelter volunteers at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Sacramento County, California, are determined to give the duo their very best chance.

On March 20, the shelter posted the sweetest video of the rescue dog duo in hopes of inspiring someone nearby to adopt them both. If you ask me, there's no way it won't work! Not only is the direction of the video as cute and clever as can be, but the boys are the most charmingly unexpected friends. Take a look!

Aww--they are just too cute together! Usually, dogs of such different sizes don't become as bonded as these two, but Stanley and Arthur are trailblazers. This 'real-life Timon and Pumbaa' faced whatever came before the shelter by each others' sides, and the animal shelter volunteers knew that they deserved to stay together in their forever homes, too.

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And they did! If you visit the Bradshaw Animal Shelter's website, you won't see either the Pit Bull or his Chihuahua buddy there. That's because they were adopted together just a few days after this video was posted. Hows that for Hakuna Matata? They really will have no worries for the rest of their days!

Adopting Bonded Pairs

Here's the catch: it can be difficult to find homes for bonded pairs of dogs! Not many adopters feel able to care for two new dogs--which is understandable-- though current owners of bonded pairs say it can go more smoothly than expected.

With a built-in comfort buddy, playmate, and nap partner, a pair of rescue dogs may adapt quicker to their new home! Every adoption is different, of course, but carrying over this sense of normalcy tends to make a huge difference.

Even though some new dog owners have the time and patience to take on two rescue pups, it's also important to figure out whether you have the finances to care for a second pet. Two meals, two food bowls, two vet bills...are you ready for that?

With a little bit of time and planning, anyone can become a wonderful owner of one--or even two--shelter dogs. Remember to give them and yourself plenty of time to get used to all the new things, but with some patience and love, a bonded pair of rescue dogs like Arthur and Stanley will thrive in a home!

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