Duma And Ellie: The Odd Couple You Need To See To Believe (tissue warning)

[Omaha Steve]

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An orphaned elephant named Ellie has found a safe haven at a rhino orphanage after his herd abandoned him when he was just a baby. Ellie was in rough shape both physically and mentally when the Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage in Zululand, South Africa, found him. He had a deadly umbilical abscess that was infected, which was likely the reason his herd left him.



After Ellie arrived at the orphanage and his health issues were taken care of, his physical state started to improve, but he still lacked the enthusiasm and happiness that other baby elephants display.

Enter Duma, a German Shepherd and former service dog in training who now lives at the rhino orphanage permanently. Immediately after Ellie and Duma were introduced, Ellie’s mood started to improve tremendously and they were soon playing and chasing each other around the sand pit. Now this unlikely pair is inseparable!

Published on Jan 14, 2016
Everyone loves a canine companion, and this baby elephant is no exception! The tiny pachyderm arrived at the Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage in South Africa after being rejected by his herd. Critically ill, the youngster had very little chance of survival. But thanks to round-the-clock care from sanctuary staff, and a bit of help from a special canine companion, the baby elephant is on the road to a full recovery.

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[Omaha Steve]

1. Kick

[Andy823]

2. K&R nt

[SammyWinstonJack]

3. aww.

[leftynyc]

4. K&R

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

5. So stinkin' cute!

Absolutely precious relationship.