Inseparable dog best friends Fred and Louis are looking for a home together

fred and louis dog best friends
Fred and Louis are best pals (Picture: RSPCA)

Do you have space in your heart and home for two dog best pals?

Fred and Louis are ‘brothers from another mother’ who are only happy when they’re side by side.

The duo are looking for a forever home together where they’ll be able to hang out with each other 24/7.

The pair came into the care of RSPCA Cornwall’s Venton Animal Centre with an unbreakable bond, when their owner could no longer look after them.

They’d had a tough few years and sought comfort from each other, as due to their owner’s illness, the dogs hadn’t been outside of the garden for a walk for years, leaving them nervous about the larger world.

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The shelter’s manager, Helen Jones, said: ‘They may not be brothers biologically and we call them “brothers from another mother” but they’re absolutely inseparable.
fred and louis dogs walking side by side
They’re scared of the outside world but find confidence in each other (Picture: RSPCA)

‘They find a lot of things in this world very scary but as long as they’re touching each other, they’re happy.

‘They’re always side-by-side and we want to ensure they can stay together forever.’

The best buds will need a home with a patient owner who can help them navigate the world, teach them tricks, and help them learn to be left at home alone.

Why do they do that? When dogs kick after going to the bathroom, they are using the scent glands on their paws to further mark their territory.

Their ideal home won’t have other dogs, but they could potentially live with older children.

The crossbreeds arrived at the shelter in December and have been working with the centre’s behaviourist to get introduced to new experiences, but they’ve still got a way to go before they’ve got full confidence.

louis the dog
This is Louis (Picture: RSPCA)

But as scary as new surroundings may be, the pooches feel brave enough to explore the world as long as they have each other.

‘Fred and Louis have led a very sheltered life and look to each other for confidence and reassurance when they’re worried so it’s really important that they stay together,’ Helen added.

Socialize your pet. This is especially important for puppies. Again – behavior problems are the number one reason dogs don’t stay with their families and don’t get adopted by new families. Lack of proper socialization can result in inappropriate fears, aggressive behavior, general timidity, and a host of other behavior problems that are difficult to extinguish once a dog is mature.

‘They’re a funny pair who have their own quirks but they’re incredibly loving.

Fred, in particular, barks when he is worried and Louis will follow along behind.
FRED THE DOG
And this is the lovely Fred (Picture: RSPCA)

‘However, we have been doing lots of training with them and are gradually introducing them to new experiences.

‘We know that there is someone out there who will be right for them and, in return, they’ll get two wonderful, funny, loving boys.

‘If they can love anyone as much as they love each other, then that person will be very, very lucky!’

On hot summer days, walk your dogs before 9 a.m. or after 8 p.m. — or walk them only in shady or grassy/dirt areas.

If you’re interested in rehoming Fred and Louis, you can find out more through their Find A Pet profile, or contact RSPCA Cornwall on [email protected] or 01637 881455.

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