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Prairie Dog ‘Begs’ German Shepherd To Share A Life Together

Written by: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| Published on December 19, 2023

In a world filled with differences, stories like this one are sure to warm your heart and soul. Meet an unusual family pet duo in Fort Worth, Texas. Prince is a charming little prairie dog, and Banksy is a six-year-old German Shepherd. Their unlikely bond is beyond adorable! Their mom and dad, Taylor and Brad Williams, also have another dog named Coco. Since she prefers her alone time, Bansky has found his soulmate in Prince, and they love to cuddle and play as much as possible.

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Despite the size disparity, Banksy, who’s always affectionate, grooms and invites Prince to play. The pair, resembling annoying yet loving siblings, demonstrates that friendships transcend species and sizes. Prairie dogs, not part of the canine family despite the name, belong to the squirrel family, related to chipmunks and woodchucks.

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In Fort Worth, Prince and Banksy share joyous moments, snuggling, chilling, and playing gently together. Prince, unlike wild prairie dogs in family groups, finds happiness with Banksy and their owners, even joining Taylor on plane trips across the US, calmly snuggling in her bag high in the sky. Their unbreakable bond defies the usual wild prairie dog life, reaching heights few of their kind experience.

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