The bond between a boy and his first dog is truly priceless. However, a unique friendship between a boy and his new furry companion is even more special. They were able to find each other during the perfect moment when they needed each other the most.

Bentley Boyers, a 2-year-old resident of Jackson, Michigan, was born with a cleft lip, which is a congenital disorder in which there is a split opening on the upper lip. Despite undergoing surgeries to correct his condition, Bentley’s parents claim that it has been a challenging ordeal. According to Ashley, his mother, they had to hold his lip together while feeding him in an upright position, making the process time-consuming. However, last week, Bentley’s father, Brandon, went to an animal shelter with the intention of adopting chickens but instead came across a two-month-old rescue dog with a cleft palate, which was a remarkable coincidence.

Surprised, he immediately phoned his spouse, and they both came to a consensus that the dog was a must-have for Bentley. From the pictures, it’s evident that Bentley is overjoyed to have the new pup around as he can be seen happily cuddling and smooching the furry friend during their first encounter.

It’s quite a fortunate coincidence that the shelter doesn’t often receive dogs with cleft lips and yet, they had one available at the time when Bentley needed it. This coincidence will work wonders for Bentley since he is also living with the same birth defect. Although he still has to undergo surgery to correct his lip, having a dog with a similar condition will be an immense source of comfort and understanding for him. Ashley, Bentley’s mother, feels that this shared experience will be meaningful to her son as he grows up and realizes that he and his furry friend are in this together.

Similarly, the adorable puppy will have an affectionate and devoted owner who will cherish her unconditionally despite her physical appearance. Lydia Sattler, the Animal Services Director, stated that the puppy’s disability is not hindering her progress, and she is thriving as she grows older. Although there may be changes in the future, the puppy is currently doing exceptionally well. Although she may appear distinct from other dogs, it is not impeding her progress in any way. The shelter shared on Facebook that the puppy and her new owner instantly formed a bond and wished them many years of happiness together.