Two small dogs who "went through hell together" in the same kill shelter in Romania are looking for a joint place to call home.
Eight-year-old Daisy and five-year-old Dolly "found comfort" in each other and formed a strong bond - the kind of friendship their rescuers recognised as "special".
Sharon Love, 48, based in Poole, Dorset, runs Love4Dogs Rescue, and is adamant the girls "cannot be separated".
She said: "They don't deserve any further cruelty in their lives. To separate them would be the ultimate heartbreak.
"They are best friends and rely on each other for comfort and confidence."
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The bigger dogs in the kill shelter would pick on Daisy and Dolly for being the smallest - so the duo formed their own miniature pack for safety.
They survived the "worst, filthiest environments" by "cuddling in the corner together", and have luckily come out the other side.
Sharon rescued the pair from Romania and now they are being temporarily fostered by Sandra Lunn, 59, in York, until they find their forever home - which seems to be proving difficult.
Sandra said: "It's always harder to rehome two dogs than one, but these two really should be together.
"They are the types of dogs that appreciate anything and everything."
Sandra describes the pair as "the most lovely and gorgeous dogs" and says Daisy is the bossiest.
Daisy is also the eldest of the two and has a visual impairment in one eye.
"They both love to play and go for walks. Once you start cuddling them, you can't get rid of them - especially Daisy," Sandra said.
When the pair first came to Sandra, they both had a fear of the lead around their necks, but they have got used to it over time and are very well trained now.
She says the duo love affection and have never shown any signs of aggression.
They get on well with other dogs, cats and are especially good with children - meaning they could go to any loving home.
Daisy and Dolly are neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated and can be whisked away as soon as someone sets their heart on them.
"A warm bed, lots of love and full tummies is just what they need," Sandra said.
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