One of the most beautiful aspects of friendship is that it comes in all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s a cat and their dad chilling on the sofa after a long day or a Pit Bull protecting their new fawn friend, it never gets old watching friends from different backgrounds coming together.
Libby the Akita dog and her new emu sister, Boba, are no exception. Despite being from different species, they’ve become fast friends since the not-so-little bird arrived at home in late May. By the time they’d been together for three days, they were practically inseparable!
Their human mama, Cat, runs Sunflower Homestead in New Jersey, and it’s safe to say that her animals provide a sense of fun, acceptance, and belonging that humans simply can’t. Even she is smitten with the dog and emu’s budding friendship, and I have a feeling you will be too!
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These unlikely animal friends are truly one of a kind, from the way they follow each other around to the snacks they share on the dining room floor. Even though they have many physical differences, they also found that they share a lot in common…including a fondness for kale!
Even though a few commenters joked that the “dog’s licks are giving ‘I just wanna taste it’ vibes,” it’s easy to see that these two are besties. Besides, it won’t be long until Boba is twice the size of her giant dog sister!
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On average, a full-grown emu measures 5.7 feet tall and weighs over 110 pounds. They run at speeds up to 31 mph, which means Boba will be outrunning her sister, too. The tables haven’t yet turned, but I’m sure these playmates will be just as close once the little sister becomes the bigger one.
Emus as Pets
Emus have become a more popular choice among hobby farmers, especially since Emmanuel the emu from Knuckle Bump Farms started taking over TikTok. People have started to see just how much personality these birds have, which makes them even more fun to care for.
Even as babies, emus require lots of space to run and roam. They are social creatures who need friends to thrive, which is one reason why Boba took to Libby so quickly. When Boba grows up, she’ll begin to lay large eggs that are blue-green in color, but they won’t be incubated unless a male emu is also present.
As with any pet, caring for emus requires lots of preparation and years of commitment. But as Boba proves, this effort will be so worth it!
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