Lentil, a French Bulldog, was born in February with a cleft palate and cleft lip.
Lentil tells kids it's OK to be different —
Lentil, a French Bulldog, was born in February with a cleft palate and cleft lip.
Courtesy Lindsay Condefer
Lentil has become a popular media star because of his involvement with craniofacial awareness in children.
Lentil tells kids it's OK to be different —
Lentil has become a popular media star because of his involvement with craniofacial awareness in children.
Courtesy Lindsay Condefer
Lentil was one of four puppies born with facial defects. He was the only one out of the litter to survive.
Lentil tells kids it's OK to be different —
Lentil was one of four puppies born with facial defects. He was the only one out of the litter to survive.
Lindsay Condefer
Lentil underwent surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Vets corrected Lentil's palate; his cleft lip does not affect his eating and drinking.
Lentil tells kids it's OK to be different —
Lentil underwent surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Vets corrected Lentil's palate; his cleft lip does not affect his eating and drinking.
Lindsay Condefer
Lentil is the "Ambassodog" for craniofacial differences in children and animals. He and Danny Pfeiffer have a special bond.
Lentil tells kids it's OK to be different —
Lentil is the "Ambassodog" for craniofacial differences in children and animals. He and Danny Pfeiffer have a special bond.
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Lentil visits a pet store owned by his owner, Lindsay Condefer. Fans call Lentil "the Bean" and refer to themselves as "Beanstalkers."
Lentil tells kids it's OK to be different —
Lentil visits a pet store owned by his owner, Lindsay Condefer. Fans call Lentil "the Bean" and refer to themselves as "Beanstalkers."
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Lentil gives his owner, Lindsay Condefer, some love.
Lentil tells kids it's OK to be different —
Lentil gives his owner, Lindsay Condefer, some love.
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Lentil and his followers have organized events such as Lentil Fest, held in Philadelphia, and raised thousands of dollars for children with craniofacial difficulties.
Lentil tells kids it's OK to be different —
Lentil and his followers have organized events such as Lentil Fest, held in Philadelphia, and raised thousands of dollars for children with craniofacial difficulties.
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