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Viral Dog-Duck Friendship Lifts Epileptic Pet’s Family

8/12/2026

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Long Island couple Justin and Tori Cannarelli posted a video of their golden retriever Barley befriending a duck, which went viral.
After Barley was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2024, a new medication dulled her usual spunk, leaving the family feeling hopeless.
Tori told CBS Sunday Mornings on Aug. 9 that she never expected to own a duck, but Louie stayed long term, lifting the family’s spirits.

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Story summary

Long Island couple Justin and Tori Cannarelli posted a video of their golden retriever Barley befriending a duck, which went viral.
After Barley was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2024, a new medication dulled her usual spunk, leaving the family feeling hopeless.
Tori told CBS Sunday Mornings on Aug. 9 that she never expected to own a duck, but Louie stayed long term, lifting the family’s spirits.