Pauline Ashanolla readied herself for the unsure reactions of her resident canines when she welcomed Marley, a six-month-old fox
, into her house. Her bulldog Ernie’s initial concern hinted at a possible difficult integration of the new species into the home.
Ashanolla’s concerns lingered, but as time passed, an unforeseen kinship formed between Marley and her canine companions. In the beginning
, Ashanolla shared Ernie’s anxiety and Marley’s obvious disdain, but a slow metamorphosis began to take place.
“After about three weeks, they started playing together”, Ashanolla revealed. “One day, they just began running around together, and ever since, they’ve become inseparable best friends.”