Left: Biscuit / Right: Barker
Supplied by Animal Anti-Cruelty League – Durban & Pietermaritzburg
Professional photography by Clickit! Imaging
Some bonds are simply unbreakable. Barker and Biscuit arrived at Animal Anti-Cruelty League – Durban & Pietermaritzburg as tiny puppies in 2016. From the start, it was clear that they were inseparable – playing, sleeping, and growing up side by side. As the years passed, they became a familiar duo to all of us. Their gentle nature, unwavering loyalty, and heart-warming bond made them staff favourites. But despite their charm, adoption never came.
For nine long years, Barker and Biscuit waited. We shared their story again and again, hoping that the right person would see what we saw: two wonderful dogs who deserved a loving home. Though overlooked time and again, we never gave up.
Then, a few months ago, a ray of hope appeared. A kind-hearted woman, Lynne Gillman, fell in love with Biscuit. Our hearts were full. While overjoyed for Biscuit, we couldn’t help but worry for Barker, her lifelong companion. Initially, Biscuit settled into her new home, but it soon became clear that something was missing. She stopped eating, stopped playing – she just slept. A visit to the vet found nothing wrong physically. It was her heart that was hurting.
After several conversations, we decided to try something bold: a trial run with Barker joining the home. What happened next left us all speechless. Within 24 hours of being reunited with Barker, Biscuit was transformed. She was eating, exploring the garden, and even claiming a spot on the sofa as her own. It was as if a light had switched back on inside her.
Lynne quickly realised that two was exactly the right number. She welcomed Barker into her heart and home without hesitation. Now, Barker and Biscuit are finally living the life they always deserved – together. They spend their days running through the garden, lounging in the sun, and enjoying every moment of their golden years side by side.
Sometimes, love doesn’t come right away. Sometimes, it takes nine years. But Barker and Biscuit remind us that the wait can be worth it, and that the best things truly are better when shared.
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