Recent stories of wildlife destruction coming out of Australia are pretty grim, as literally millions of indigenous animals, especially koalas and kangaroos, have been killed or affected by fires. However, it’s good to take a moment to appreciate the touching stories that play out, as man or even man’s best friend lend a hand, or paw, to their wild, furry friends.
Such was the story of a baby koala (called a joey) that somehow ended up clinging to the back of a golden retriever named Asha in Strathdownie in western Victoria state. When the dog’s owner, Kerry McKinnon, came downstairs after a particularly cold night, she was stunned to see the joey attached to Asha’s thick, warm coat.
