Canines: Covert connoisseurs of the Estonian language

VINCENT TEETSOV

In December 2020, Maris Hellrand from the Associated Press published a news story about Zorik, a black and white dog in Tallinn’s Kalamaja neighbourhood.

Over his life of 12 years, Zorik had gone from being found abandoned in a “coal storage area” to befriending and receiving the care of many local residents.

Zorik, in turn, was cautious but caring to other local animals, such as stray cats. Within his final months, he was brought to a home in the countryside. Zorik’s moving away and death deeply saddened the community members who loved him.

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A dachshund at Toompea Castle.

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