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Belfast Live
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Clare McCarthy

Devoted dog and owner to reunite in Ireland after escaping Ukraine war - and they're both 86

Tasha a 12-year-old black Labrador, is set to be reunited with 86-year-old owner after they were separated when they fled the war in Ukraine six weeks ago.

Violetta from Odessa, escaped with her family when the war with Russia broke out and she was determined to take Tasha with her.

But Tasha - who in dogs years is also 86 - found the journey was too much for her and Violetta's efforts to carry her came to a tearful end and they were forced to separate in Romania.

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