Lou was adopted from a shelter.
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The Italian Greyhound was very timid and afraid of other dogs and the shelter told his new family that it was because he had come from an a/Ξ²/u/s/i/v/e owner and had lived a pretty sad life.
So in the summer they decided to take him on a healing trip to the Hamptons.
Lou woke up in a strange new place.
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Lou met Buddha. Lou would normally be very afraid, but Buddha, like his name, is a dog with a calm and peaceful nature.
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The two sniffed each other, and soon a friendship began to bloom.
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Everywhere Buddha went, Lou had to follow. Buddha showed Lou what time in the Hamptons is all aboutβ¦
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Lou had never laid out on a lounge chair before. But he did with Buddha.
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Lou soon was starting to smile.
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He had never seen the beach before.
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He was so happy to experience the sand, surf and sun.
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They had never seen Lou act so free and open.
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Itβs amazing what a weekend at the beach can do for oneβs soul.
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After a long drive home, Lou went straight to bed and passed out. No doubt, dreaming about his weekend adventure.
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Fun weekends at the beach can be exhausting, but in the best way possible! Share this rescue dogβs wonderful trip with you family and friends!