Heart and Soul were two dogs united by destiny. They had been abandoned by the side of the road and only knew each other. Therefore, when an accident happened in which Soul was injured, Heart did not leave his side.
When Donna Lochmann, rescue director of Stray Rescue of St. Louis, encountered the accident on her way to the shelter, she immediately sprang into action. Soul was hurt and Heart was determined to stay by his side.
Donna told The Dodo:
“She would bark at people and be protective. “She wasn’t aggressive, but she let people know that it was her friend, that he was hurt, and that she was looking out for him.”
A little dog doesn’t leave his best friend until the end
She watched his every move as he was carefully loaded into the back seat of Donna’s Jeep, and on the way to the shelter, Heart remained her best friend’s faithful lookout, even when she was strapped into the front seat.

Unfortunately, x-rays revealed that Soul’s injuries were much more serious than previously thought and there was nothing they could do to help him survive. To ensure the two had time to say goodbye, the staff brought Heart into the room with Soul so she could spend her final moments with him.
It was a sad moment for everyone present, as Heart laid down with her head on Soul’s body, as if giving him a goodbye hug.
Knowing that Heart would need more love and attention from them to get through her grief, the staff gave her a much-needed bath and a quiet room at the shelter where she could rest before being taken to a family reception.

Heart will always have Soul by her side
So that Heart could carry part of the soul with her wherever she went, they gave her a small amulet that opened and held part of her ashes inside, as well as a pendant shaped like a wing and attached it to his collar. An everlasting memory of their bond and the memories they shared together.

Heart only spent a few days at the shelter before leaving for her foster home, but not without also taking a part of Soul with her – figuratively and literally – because Donna said they would make sure all her ashes also be sent with her when the time comes for her final home.

When we hear stories like this, it’s easy to forget how amazing animals can be, especially when it comes to loyalty, friendship and love between them, like what we saw between these two dogs.

It reminds us all that although we have had difficult goodbyes throughout our lives, those we hold dear will always remain close to our hearts, no matter what happens or how far life separates us.

Even if it was very short-lived, the story of Heart and Soul will never be forgotten; Their friendship will forever live on in the hearts of all who hear it, just as these two brave dogs stayed together until the end, despite the difficult circumstances that stood in their way.
If you would like to help more animals like Heart and Soul get the help they need, you can donate to Stray Rescue of St. Louis or adopt one of the many animals in need of a home.
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