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How a duck's friendship helped a New York family's golden retriever overcome health issues: "She started smiling again"
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Key Points:
- Justin and Tori Cannarelli of New York have an unusual family pet: a duck named Louie, who originally came from a Long Island elementary school classroom.
- Louie was initially intended for Justin's garden center but ended up staying with the family after Tori brought him home.
- Louie formed a close bond with the family's golden retriever, Barley, who had been suffering from seizures and side effects from medication that dulled her personality.
- Since Louie arrived, Barley has shown renewed joy, energy, and personality, with the two animals becoming inseparable companions.
- The Cannarelli family believes that the friendship between Barley and Louie has positively impacted Barley's well-being, bringing happiness back into her life.
