AGGRESSIVE DOG DUE TO BE PUT DOWN, MELLOWS WHEN HE FALLS IN LOVE WITH A GOOSE

Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper

He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers

But he's a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose

At first the owners at the Puriton Horse and Animal Rescue centre feared Rex would attack the bird if it strayed into his territory.

But the first time they got near one another, their reaction was one of affection more than aggression.

The pair are now allowed to run free together and even sleep Rex's bed every night.

Staff have been surprised by how close they have become and believe the once angry bird and growling dog bring out the softer side in each.


'It's so comical to see them because they love each other to bits', said Sheila Brislin, who runs the centre near Bridgwater, Somerset.

'They were going to give him a lethal injection to put him down because he had bitten everybody at his previous shelter and there was nothing they could do with him.   'They were so scared of him one worker had to distract him at the front of the run while the other threw his food in at the back.' But since Rex met Geraldine he's a changed animal.  'They snuggle down together and Rex puts his leg over her to protect her. In the morning they have breakfast together. It's really sweet to see them.'
 

Read more of this moving story and see picture of these best friends here:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2515440/Dog-set-saved-fell-love-GOOSE.html

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