In 2021, Sierra and her husband Josh, who asked to keep their last name private, welcomed a deaf Australian shepherd named Levi into their home. From the start, it was clear that Levi was a special dog.
“Levi is energetic and loving, and he brings so much joy into our lives,” Sierra and Josh shared.
Although they cherished their time with Levi, they thought he might benefit from a companion. A few months later, they adopted Maisy, a golden retriever described as “affectionate and very intuitive,” which made her a great match for Levi.
As a puppy, Maisy looked up to Levi as a big brother. But as she grew, their roles shifted.
“Now, Maisy is the one who takes care of Levi instinctively,” the couple said. “She’s like a mama bear to him, though she still relies on him and follows him closely.”
Despite Levi’s deafness and Maisy’s hearing, they’ve developed their own special way of communicating. One night, Sierra and Josh observed a touching display of their bond. After returning from a night out, Levi was still asleep. Maisy approached his bed and gently tapped him with her paw to wake him, careful not to startle him.
Sierra and Josh were astonished—Maisy had figured this out on her own without any training.
“We were amazed and deeply moved,” they said. “It was such a sweet, instinctive gesture that highlighted their strong bond.”
What they initially thought might be a one-time occurrence turned into a recurring routine. Over the past two years, Maisy has continued to gently wake Levi in this way. However, the two are often inseparable, frequently falling asleep cuddled up together.
Watching Levi and Maisy’s interactions brings Sierra and Josh immense joy and gratitude. “Their relationship is a beautiful reminder of the love and care animals can show each other, and it has profoundly touched our hearts,” they said.
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