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How a Duck's Friendship Helped a New York Family's Golden Retriever Overcome Health Issues: "She Started Smiling Again"
August 7, 2026 / 8:23 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The Cannarelli family adopted a duck named Louie.
- Louie became an unlikely companion to their golden retriever, Barley.
- Barley had been experiencing a loss of "spunk" due to medication for seizures.
- The friendship between Louie and Barley seemed to help Barley regain her personality and happiness.
- The family observed Barley's positive changes after bonding with Louie.