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Homeless Dog Found In Garbage Becomes A Lion He Deserves To Be
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Homeless Dog Found In Garbage Becomes A Lion He Deserves To Be

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When German photographer Julia Marie Werner found a scruffy homeless dog hunting for scraps of food in her garage in Spain, she fell in love with him immediately. While other people saw nothing but a homeless mutt, she saw a brave little lion, and she now wants the world to share her vision with this heartwarming series of photographs.

“He already looked like Simba to me,” Julia told Bored Panda. “And I am a big Lion King Fan. A friend of mine had some fabric left over so one afternoon we stitched the mane together.”

The cute canine model is named Tschikko Leopold von Werner, and the project is called Grossstadtlowe, which means “Big City Lion”. And as you can see from these pictures, he really does look like the king of the (urban) jungle!

“In the beginning he was very insecure,” said Julia. “Someone who knows a lot about dogs told me the best thing is “working“ with him and teaching him some tricks. He loves jumping on things and using the mane. The picture are both a game and teamwork between us.”

Julia believes that Tschikko was left to fend for himself after being thrown from a car in Spain. He’s come a long way since then, not just emotionally but also geographically, as after deciding to adopt him Julia brought Tschikko back to live with her in Germany.

“Everybody takes pictures of him,” said Julia. “Little kids often ask me if he is a real lion!”

More info: Julia Marie Werner | InstagramFacebook (h/t: featureshoot)

When photographer Julia was working in Spain she spotted a homeless dog in garbage

The poor dog was searching for food when their eyes suddenly met…

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He reminded her of Simba from The Lion King

Julia just knew she couldn’t leave him behind

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So she brought him back with her to Germany

He’s come a long way since then

Julia thinks Tschikko was thrown from a car and left to fend for himself

But she saw him as a brave little lion when others only saw a homeless dog

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So she decided to show this side of him to the world

And as you can see, he suits his new role very well!

The photographs are part of a series that Julia calls “Grossstadtlowe”

In English this means “Big City Lion”

And he certainly looks the Big City Lion in these pictures

He looks like the king of the urban jungle!

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He loves nothing more than exploring his new home with his owner

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“Everybody takes pictures of him,” Julia told Bored Panda. “Little kids often ask me if he is a real lion!”

But Tschikko is still just a playful pup at heart

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deborahann1959 avatar
DebbiePickens
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Making a beautiful positive statement. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Which this beautiful mammal is.

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YvonneBernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The world needs more Julie Marie Werner's. It's people like her who make this world a better, brighter, nicer place to be.

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AnnaMcHugh
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What kind of bastard would leave a dog to fend for themselves? We created the species to be our companions, for God's sake. I think these photos are brilliant!

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HeidiBean
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Julie's the heroine, and Tschikko Leopold von Werner is one lucky lion pup! <3

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Madonna Rose
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God love you for givin a forever loving home to this beautiful companion.

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Ada-LeeQuirk
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lovely and loving transformation. Humanity will be judged by the way they treat their animals, both wild, urban, or in the home.

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GraceBarclay
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The same kind of humans that leave helpless children to fend for themselves.

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NancyLaird
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a heartwarming series of photos. What breed of dog is this? I've never seen a dog with this type of fur. It's beautiful!

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AlbinoSquirrel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is adorable! Every time I see a stray dog (which is not very often, thankfully) I always wonder if there truly is people out there who

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AlbinoSquirrel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*continued. Want to help it, and now there is an answer to that question: yes. You are a wonderful person.

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ZahariaSarros
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This story is so heartwarming, a definite happy tail for Tschikko, I wish more people were like this lady - the world would be a better place and more beautiful animals would feel the love of a home <3

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GriselleLugo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely story!! Tschikko is very handsome and his haircut looks awesome!!! I more people were like Julie Marie Werner, this would be a better world! Thanks for sharing!!

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an interesting and unique concept. I like what Debbie Pickens said-- "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Definitely true in this situation.

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IsabelVanover
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'M GLAD TO SEE MORE KINDNESS AND LOVE DISPLAYED FOR ANIMALS! WE NEED MORE PEOPLE TO STOP THEIR IGNORANT CRUELTY!

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CherylAaron
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's beautiful. Thanks for rescuing him and sharing him with the world...peace

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DeborahRutenberg
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made me sorta cry and i don't cry..beautiful story..I once worked at a place for children living on the streets and the staff nicknamed me Simba

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A.Oscar
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The real name of this dog; Portuguese water dog one of most expensive dog in Portugal.

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Cyno
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tschikko is not a Portuguese Water Dog. He bears no resemblance to one whatsoever. He actually looks more like a Bully breed, if anything.

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DebbiePickens
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Making a beautiful positive statement. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Which this beautiful mammal is.

yvonne_bernal avatar
YvonneBernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The world needs more Julie Marie Werner's. It's people like her who make this world a better, brighter, nicer place to be.

anna-r-mchugh avatar
AnnaMcHugh
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What kind of bastard would leave a dog to fend for themselves? We created the species to be our companions, for God's sake. I think these photos are brilliant!

heidibean avatar
HeidiBean
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Julie's the heroine, and Tschikko Leopold von Werner is one lucky lion pup! <3

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Madonna Rose
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God love you for givin a forever loving home to this beautiful companion.

ada-lee_quirk avatar
Ada-LeeQuirk
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lovely and loving transformation. Humanity will be judged by the way they treat their animals, both wild, urban, or in the home.

gracebarclay avatar
GraceBarclay
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The same kind of humans that leave helpless children to fend for themselves.

lasergirlnm avatar
NancyLaird
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a heartwarming series of photos. What breed of dog is this? I've never seen a dog with this type of fur. It's beautiful!

tabby-parmegiani avatar
AlbinoSquirrel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is adorable! Every time I see a stray dog (which is not very often, thankfully) I always wonder if there truly is people out there who

tabby-parmegiani avatar
AlbinoSquirrel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*continued. Want to help it, and now there is an answer to that question: yes. You are a wonderful person.

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ZahariaSarros
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This story is so heartwarming, a definite happy tail for Tschikko, I wish more people were like this lady - the world would be a better place and more beautiful animals would feel the love of a home <3

grisellelugo avatar
GriselleLugo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely story!! Tschikko is very handsome and his haircut looks awesome!!! I more people were like Julie Marie Werner, this would be a better world! Thanks for sharing!!

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FurnishMyWay_Blog
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an interesting and unique concept. I like what Debbie Pickens said-- "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Definitely true in this situation.

izzy_vanover avatar
IsabelVanover
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'M GLAD TO SEE MORE KINDNESS AND LOVE DISPLAYED FOR ANIMALS! WE NEED MORE PEOPLE TO STOP THEIR IGNORANT CRUELTY!

cherylaaron avatar
CherylAaron
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's beautiful. Thanks for rescuing him and sharing him with the world...peace

mitzvah4ever avatar
DeborahRutenberg
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made me sorta cry and i don't cry..beautiful story..I once worked at a place for children living on the streets and the staff nicknamed me Simba

a-oscar avatar
A.Oscar
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The real name of this dog; Portuguese water dog one of most expensive dog in Portugal.

thecynophile avatar
Cyno
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tschikko is not a Portuguese Water Dog. He bears no resemblance to one whatsoever. He actually looks more like a Bully breed, if anything.

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