The Story Behind This Dog and Duck’s Bond Is Surprisingly Sweet
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It’s a dog-eat-dog world—so this golden retriever befriended a duck.
Justin Cannarelli and Tori Cannarelli, a couple who hail from Long Island, New York, are sharing a glimpse into their sweet pets who became unlikely fur-ever friends: Louie the Duck and Barley the Golden Retriever.
“I never thought I would own a duck,” Tori admitted during an interview with CBS Sunday Mornings Aug. 9. “I never expected him to stay long term.”
In 2024, however, an old dog got a new friend when the couple’s dog Barley was diagnosed with epilepsy and started taking a new medicine that changed her disposition.
“She lost her spunk,” Tori explained. “She lost her goldeness.”
Initially, Tori—who shares two kids with Justin—admitted that the family felt hopeless.
“There’s nothing you can do for them,” she recalled. “There’s no way to help them.”
Indeed, Justin admitted that the family felt hopeless toward their once-spunky pup going dim.
“We thought, ‘Aw man,’” Justin shared. “This medication, we have to give it to her for the rest of her life, so this is how she’s going to be.”
It all changed, however, when Louie entered the picture, or rather the pond, a few months later.
“She started smiling again,” Tori mused of the family’s dog. “She started wagging her tail. She started having personality again.”
In fact, the dog and the duck’s unlikely friendship sparked so much joy in the Cannarelli home that they decided they’d spread it to social media, starting the Duck and a Dog Instagram account in August 2024.
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“We never imagined that people from all over the world would fall in love with Barley and Louie the same way we had,” the family wrote on their pets’ website. “What began as a fun account for friends quickly grew into a community of people who simply needed something positive to smile about.”
And Barley and Louie’s surprisingly friend circle is only getting crazier. The Cannarellis recently welcomed a pet bunny, Moo, to their home.
“The family just got a little fluffier,” the Cannarellis shared in an Aug. 1 Instagram post, alongside a video of Barley and Louie walking up to Moo’s cage. “We can't wait for you to see this next chapter with Barley, Louie, and their newest little friend.”
For more sweet pets that stars have shared on social media, keep reading…
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Megan Thee Stallion
The "Lover Girl" rapper introduced the world to her rescue puppy Tyger in March 2026, whom she adopted before he was set to be euthanized at a shelter.
Kim Kardashian
The Kardashians star revealed in December 2025 that she gifted her and Kanye West's kids North, Saint, Psalm and Chicago their own puppy. Alongside a picture of the four Pomeranians, Kim wrote, "Each kid got a puppy."
Sydney Sweeney
The Euphoria actress introduced her pup Sully in April 2025, writing on Instagram, "He’s become my set best friend, my bowling partner, my nap buddy, mutual water enthusiast, and travel companion."
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Brie Larson
Brie, who was already a dog mom to pooch Six-Thirty, welcomed her newest addition on Instagram in October 2024, writing, "Proud to announce there’s a new *star* in my life."
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Kevin Costner
The Yellowstone star introduced his new dog to the world in February 2024, writing on Instagram, "I'm already in love with this special guy."
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Sarah Jessica Parker
The Sex and the City alum adopted the same kitten Carrie Bradshaw takes in during the second season of And Just Like That.
Taylor Swift
T.Swift is arguably our favorite cat lady, especially when she posts pics with her cat Meredith. She took her love for cats to another level by starring in the movie Cats.
Kaley Cuoco
The Big Bang Theory actress has many four-legged friends keeping her busy at home.
Ariana Grande
"Guess what everyone it's time for me to post THIS photo again. happy birthday to the light of my life. my gooooszeeessskeh. i love u i love u i love u," the "Dangerous Woman" singer wrote in honor of her dog.
Jennifer Aniston
Dogs will always be there for you! The Friends star loves cuddling up to her dog Clyde.
Jeffree Star
The makeup mogul is a proud parent to multiple Pomeranians.
Emma Chamberlain
The YouTuber's cat Frankie sure knows how to photo bomb! Frankie and sibling Declan also have their own Instagram account with nearly 200K followers.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
"Our pre-workout ritual. We throw on 'Rocky Mountain Way' from Joe Walsh and get to rough housin'. He's definitely 'on one' and feelin' himself today cause he killed a lizard," the actor wrote on Instagram. "He also knows when I lay down its a trap! Smart boy. Let's get to work."
Zendaya
The Euphoria star gushed about her four-legged friend, "Missing my son...I get to see him in like 3 days #NoonyinNY."
Liam Hemsworth
"Nothing beats riding your horse on the beach," the Hunger Games alum joked.
Ice T & Coco
This family loves their bulldogs! King Maximus and Princess Alexus have their own Instagram page, too!
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Russell Wilson
The Seatttle Seahawks quarterback brought this adorable pooch home to Ciara. "New Pup Alert!!! Welcome to the Wilson Family!" he captioned the precious pic.
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