Cheetah's dog friend waits for him in surgery

[Liberal_in_LA]

://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2745820/Cheetahs-best-friend-Dog-stays-best-pals-undergoes-surgery.html

best friend: Loyal dog stays by his best pal's side to help the cheetah cub recover from surgery on his legs
The puppy called Raina was a tower of strength for her friend Ruuxa a cheetah cub

Ruuxa underwent surgery at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to fix a condition which had given him bow legs

Loyal Raina was right by the cheetah's side as he emerged from the anaethisia, according to zoo officials

After the operation officials said that Raina appeared very concerned about Ruuxa when she saw he was sleeping and she couldn't wake him
However, the little cheetah is now expected to make a full recovery

[freshwest]

1. K&R plus a pic and a link:

Inseparable: The young cheetah is expected to make a full recovery and be playing with his pal soon

Read more:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2745820/Cheetahs-best-friend-Dog-stays-best-pals-undergoes-surgery.html#ixzz3CVTeGnLy

[DakotaLady]

3. In our crazy world right now ...

... a big shout out to you freshwest for posting this. It was a true Awww ...

I hope you and a lot of others here on the DU post more of these types of stories featuring animals and humans doing wonderful acts of kindness for one another. It sure helps me a bit. eom

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Me too, DakotaLady. Me too! nt

[freshwest]

9. 'Every animal knows more than you do.' ~ Nez Perce

Animals flocked to me when I was growing up and many times later in life. Some people said the animals knew something about me I didn't know. I have a hard time putting down such things in words.

If an animal trusts and thrives around you, I reckon there must be something of worth, even if the human race does not see it. Thanks for the kind reply, although I'm not the OP writer.

And yes, it helps to see the world is not all in darkness and despair. The internet and media would have people think and moreover, to feel that way, in order to keep our spirits down and control us. So much FUD is tossed at us until our hearts go down to our feet.

Each day the sun rises and we are given the gift of the present, of being alive. We would be well-advised to actually live in the short time we're alloted on Earth.

Glad you enjoyed the animal story, too. People can learn unconditional love from animals. This is how people could be. Life is so much harder when there is no love.

[classof56]

21. Very moving OP.

Thanks, freshwest. This and the video of Robin Williams and Koko have cheered me and lifted my spirit. I like the Nez Perce quote. Not sure if it's one of Chief Joseph's, but every time I hear the tribe's story and his words, "I will fight no more forever", I get chills. Just had that same sensation when I read your words advising us to actually live in the short time we're allotted. Wise counsel indeed!

Best.

[okasha]

25. Thank you for posting this beautiful story.

I've never been able to impress a four-foot in my life. They all take one look and think "pushover."

[BlancheSplanchnik]

27. this, fresh....I really believe that too.

I even connect with bugs and jellyfish...yes, they are lovable too.

[sabrina 1]

6. Aw, that is so cute! I wonder if they will remain friends as they grow older?

[catbyte]

10. Yes. Dogs & cheetahs raised together are life long companions.

Cheetahs in captivity do much better paired with dogs. Cheetahs are skittish & nervous; dogs calm them & give them confidence. I'd much rather cheetahs be in the wild, but they're so endangered thanks to we sucky humans, sigh. Glad the little guy will be ok.

[CTyankee]

19. that's good to hear. I wondered if there would be a point where the cheetah would "turn" on

the dog out of instinct, so it's nice to hear they have such a nice relationship...

[JayhawkSD]

2. Ruuxa was abandoned by his mother

because he was a single birth. Cheetahs almost always abandon a single cub. He is being raised by the staff and the dog has been a constant companion almost from the day he was born.

It is common for cheetahs at Safari Park to have companion dogs to help keep them calm. They form very strong bonds.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

4. Those photos really tell the tale

Nothing in this world beats animal's loyalty. Thank you very much for posting - simply put, good works are good works.

K&R

[Uncle Joe]

7. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Liberal_in_LA.

[obxhead]

8. That first pic

Fuck all those toys you brought, my buddy is in the shit! I'm watchin' you quacks!

[chillfactor]

11. with all of the horrible things going on in the world....

this is a story of true love and companionship.....thank you for the uplifting pictures..

i have had dogs my entire life..I have a 4# Chihuahua now..she always knows when something is wrong and is always there with unconditional love..it is so sad that people cannot be as loving as dogs...

[Liberty Belle]

12. They walk them on leashes together around the zoo;

I saw another cheetah at the same zoo walking with a golden retriever a couple of years ago. It's good to know they're not confined in cages all of the time, and they do form strong bonds with the dogs.

[brer cat]

13. There are a lot of lessons in this story.

Why can't we all get along? What a true friend Raina is!

Thanks for a great post, Liberal_in_LA. You made my day.

[Inkfreak]

14. I just love these types of stories. Darn heartwarming! (nt)

[MerryBlooms]

15. Wonderful Saturday feel-good story-- thanks!

[justiceischeap]

16. Am I the only one wondering why the dog doesnt

have to wear a mask or gown in surgery?

Sweet story.

[MADem]

26. Well, isn't the dog's mouth cleaner than a human's? That's a wive's tale I've heard down the years!

[greytdemocrat]

17. Very cute!

[rhett o rick]

18. k&r. Thanks for posting. nm

[Worried senior]

20. This is why

I really like animals more than humans.

[840high]

29. You're not alone.

[shenmue]

22. Yaaaaaaay!

Very squee!

[uppityperson]

23. I like the pile of stuffed toys by the puppy. Thanks for the nice story, it is good to read

something good.

[niyad]

24. damn--must be a lot of dust in the air today!!

seriously, thank you for posting this. we need all the awwws and sweet stories we can get!

[calimary]

28. Truly.

Made me get choked up.

[UtahLib]

30. Heartwarming to see such a sweet and genuine friendship. nt

[smirkymonkey]

31. Thanks Liberal_in_LA!

Your post made my day! Sometimes I think that animals should rule the world.

Raina and Ruuxa are so adorable together!