Sniffer And Tinni: Real-Life "Fox And The Hound"

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AmyBrown
Aug 22, 2020 11:00 AM EDT

Sniffer, the wild fox, and Tinni, the dog, are just like Disney's "Fox and the Hound," except this time, they remain best friends and there's no heartbreak involved. 

It's a real-life Disney movie that's even more Disney than the Disney version! Hounds and foxes, typically, do not get along, That's why it was a surprise to Tinni's owner, photographer Torgeir Berge when their interaction blossomed into a real friendship. 

Lucky for us, Torgeir Berge captured some really lovely photos of the pair and now we can all have the "Fox and the Hound" version we all deserve. 

Story via Eternally Sunny

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    Mammal - Meet Tinni (the dog on the left) and Sniffer (the fox on the right).
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    Canidae - They are BEST FRIENDS who live together in the NORWEGIAN FOREST.
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    Wildlife - Photographer Torgeir Berge is Tinni's guardian and has watched the development of his dog's incredible relationship with this wild fox.
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    Canidae - He and his writing partner Berit Helberg are planning a book for children and adults full of fairy tales and Berge's beautiful photos.
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    Dog
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    Mammal - The author and the photographer agree that some of the proceeds of the book will be donated to an organization that combats fur practices that harm animals like Sniffer.
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    Mammal - As Helberg writes, "in this way [we] can be the voice of the animals."
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    Mammal - One thing is abundantly clear: Sniffer and Tinni LOVE EACH OTHER SO MUCH.
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    Wildlife - They love to play.
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    Mammal - And they love to rest.
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    Mammal - They could talk for hours.
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    Canidae - They have similar interests (traipsing, jumping, stick carrying, hanging out with each other).
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    Wildlife - Berge explains that while Tinni and Sniffer might seem like an unlikely duo, they are actually very much the same.
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    Canidae - And anyone who looks at these pictures can see the affection and understanding that they share.
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    Mammal - If only humans could all be as kind and accepting as this pair.
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    Mammal - Love is love.
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    Mammal - And when you're the best of friends, the rest of the world stands still.
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