Amy Sharpe, a resident of Bourne, has attracted a degree of local fame due to her massive Alaskan Malamute, Mal. Weighing a remarkable 13 stone, Mal is more than twice the average size for his breed. The 27-year-old Amy has a history with larger dogs, having been raised with a husky, yet even she was taken aback by Mal’s exceptional growth.
Mal’s daily ambles around Bourne incite second glances from pedestrians, with some humorously questioning Amy, ‘who is taking whom for a walk?’ The enormity and fluffiness of his coat have earned him the status of a local celebrity, with locals recognising him from the photos posted on social media.
Locating a suitable groomer for Mal was a hurdle until Amy appealed on Facebook, amassing a receptive response from her community. Amy is undeterred by his size and robustness. She describes life with Mal as residing in ‘Mal’s world’.
This report was adjusted by The Lincoln Post from the original journalism by www.bbc.com.
