“Bubbles, 32, was adopted as a ivory orphan by the Myrtle Beach Safari in 1983. As Bubbles grew over the years, from 300 pounds to 9000 pounds, so too did her love of swimming. In 2007, a contractor hired to build Bubbles a swimming pool, abandoned Bella as a puppy at The Preserve. The river presented these two the opportunity to interact in a way that developed a deep and lasting friendship. Today, they are inseparable.
Bubbles’ family was killed in 1981 by ivory poachers. She was one of the fortunate few that survived the slaughter. Today, tens of thousands of elephants are still be illegally poached for their ivory.”
Thank you Janet.
One of my favorite songs and two endearing friends. A perfect Friday morning story. Happy Friday Dave
Thanks Mimi. Have a great weekend.
lives intersect in places unplanned and wonderful, leading each other to a better place.
Yes, that’s the word, intersection. What an intersection this is.
Great story!
It is!
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Thanks for sharing Nia
Oh dear David, This is so, but so beautiful. I watched and I watch again and again… Thank you so much, this made my day today. Have a nice and great day, and weekend, love, nia
I had the same reaction Nia. What an amazing feel-great clip.
[Great minds… huh?!]
This is brilliant, David …what a pair! 🙂
Exactly Marina!
Just goes to show that friendship can occur in the most unlikeliest ways — love the video & the song – smiles all around! MJ
Yes, amazing story. I loved it…
What a lovely way to start my day! Thanks David!
I had the same reaction Yvonne. Instant emotional upswing.
Exactly ~ well put! 🙂
Love comes in all shapes and sizes and it is always beautiful! Happy Friday, David!
It does Carolann. It does.
Oh, that just makes my heart feel so happy…thanks David. 🙂
And a “Bella” too!
Awesome, just awesome. These two go together like PB & J. 🙂
Smiling. Exactly.
SO beautiful!!! I could cry. Thanks for sharing!
It IS beautiful Debra. What a story.
Stupid smile stuck on my face … what a lovely friendship.
Laughing on stupid smile. Me too.
Fantastic! made my day.
It is fantastic. Thank you.
Aahh – so sweet!! 😀 They obviously have no issues with the ‘size gap’ in their relationship! 😉
It is Suzy. No, and interesting to see how gentle the elephant is with the dog. Incredible story.