True friendship comes in all shapes and sizes ❤️ We talked to Kernel's mom about meeting a woman on a hike who's husband had just died, and how she and Kernel formed the most special bond and see each other all the time now!
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00:00Two years ago when we were on a walk in the woods, we passed an elderly couple that instantly bonded with my Great Dane Colonel.
00:07Colonel's always been kind to everyone, but he especially likes the elderly.
00:13You got a little bit of drool on your jacket.
00:18One day I saw that same elderly woman in the woods, but she was walking all alone.
00:25I asked where her husband was and she said he just passed away.
00:28My heart broke and we both just hugged and cried.
00:34We just started bringing her for a weekly hike with us.
00:36I own an off-leash dog hiking company, so getting out there with Colonel and the pack make her days feel more fulfilling.
00:43Soon enough she began to call herself our new pack grandma.
00:46Callie, come back!
00:48Good girl. One, two, three!
00:50So cute!
00:52Can you say hi to Grandma?
00:55She's become a big part of our lives and she loves when I bring Colonel to visit her apartment.
01:07To celebrate Colonel's 8th birthday, we planned a party that also would benefit a local rescue.
01:12The fundraiser portion was a success, but right before the party started,
01:16Colonel's gums began to turn pale and I knew something life-threatening was happening.
01:21Long story short, part of his liver died and the prognosis was grim.
01:25Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you!
01:29Poor Grandma was so concerned when Colonel never made it to the party and she was convinced that she would never see him again.
01:45Honey, look at you!
01:48Happy birthday!
01:50Good boy!
01:52When they reunited during his recovery, I could see how much they meant to each other.
01:56Colonel!
01:58Oh, I'm so happy!
02:10This relationship is proof that friendship comes in all forms.
02:15True friendship needs no explanation. You can just see it.
02:25Bye-bye, Colonel!