Bonedigger was just a 4-week-old cub, so the doggie siblings believed him as an large puppy and began playing with him.

Soon, the young puppies saw that Bonedigger was rendered cripple (due to a metabolic bone disease). They were extremely sorry for him so they always made him feel comfortable. Yet it was Milo who desired most to protect his lion friend.

For many years, Milo and Bonedigger formed a unique bond. They cohabited at the Garold Wayne Exotic Pet Park in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, surrounded by kind caretakers who tended to all their needs.

With time, many witnesses been afraid regarding the security of Milo and his brother or sisters. They felt that Bonedigger’s predatory instincts would cause harm to the tiny dogs.

However, Bonedigger defied all the negative prejudice and showed that he will constantly be a friendly presence for the Dachshund family. These days, the blended family can usually be seen dining, cuddling or playing with each other. Bonedigger kindly allows his doggie buddies to sleep on top of him whenever they like. As for Milo, he likes playing the lion’s personal dentist and provides him “kisses” while checking his teeth!

The sanctuary workers claim that Bonedigger gets extremely unfortunate if any one of the Dachshunds go missing from his lawn. Now that he is older and stronger, Bonedigger dedicatedly cherishes and secures the little canine family from all harm. This special relationship proves that the animal kingdom is filled with the purest of souls!