An inseparable American Bulldog and goat were finally adopted together by the same owner, according to the Wake County Animal Shelter on Wednesday, March 29.
The unlikely duo moved from the Wake County Animal Shelter in North Carolina to their new home last weekend, according to ABC11.
And the odd couple, Felix the dog and Cinnamon the goat, are now living their lives together furever on a local Johnston County farm.
On March 29, according to the latest Wake County press release, “The Wake County Animal Center had contacted a longtime national rescue partner and a local foster family they had previously worked with.”
The shelter’s rescue partner, Mr. Mo Project, rescues senior dogs across the country. And although Felix isn’t a senior dog, Chris and Mariesa Hughes of the Mr. Mo Project have found the perfect home for the inseparable duo.
Felix and Cinnamon’s new home is a foster home in North Carolina that Chris and Mariesa have worked with for nearly 10 years. The Wake Count Animal Center has also worked with the foster family in the past, so everything worked out perfectly.
Jacqui Bankes, the new owner, expressed how blessed and grateful she was to be able to cheer on Felix and Cinnamon.
“As a forever foster family, we are delighted to keep them together and also integrate them with our other goats and dogs, after proper testing and quarantine. Thanks to Wake County and Mr. Mo Project for making this possible for us,” said Jacqui Bankes.
According to Wake County’s previous press release, the duo’s story began when their owner became unable to care for them any longer. So on March 13, Felix and Cinnamon were brought by the City of Raleigh Animal Control to the Wake County Animal Center for temporary housing.
It became clear to the animal shelter staff members that Felix and Cinnamon had a unique yet special bond as they watched the duo do everything together – eat, sleep and play.
And after observing the pair, the Wake County Animal Shelter decided they should be adopted together.
The Friends of Wake County Animal Center Facebook post about the duo, which quickly went viral, said: “We have a VERY unique situation and we need your help finding a RESCUE who can take this stuck up pair and find them the perfect home.”
After the post went viral and the duo was finally adopted, Wake County Animal Center Director Dr. Jennifer Federico expressed her gratitude for the support, saying: “This was possible thanks to all the continuous efforts of our staff, our volunteers and the community. This incredible duo will live together and enjoy their friendship.
As Felix and Cinnamon have finally found their furstill at home, there are still many furry friends at the Wake County Animal Center who are still waiting for their happiness every after. And if you’re looking for a new companion, you can contact the Wake County Animal Center on Facebook to adopt a dog.
