Foster mutt: Rottweiler plays mother to orphaned bunnies, birds..and even kittens

Mail Online [UK] ^ | 28th February 2011 | James Tozer

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You probably wouldn’t pick a ten-stone rottweiler to nursemaid orphaned bunnies and birds. But even kittens are in no danger from Dave the Dog. All he wants to do is look after them.

Owner Amanda Collins discovered her six-year-old pet’s maternal nature when she brought home an unwanted French giant rabbit.

‘Dave just walked over to him and started licking him to clean him,’ said the 25-year-old, who runs a pet shop in Blackpool.

‘They bonded straight away. Now they sleep together, and I’ve even seen them sharing each other’s food.’

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So far, Dave has helped bring up four ducks, three geese, five rabbits, 13 kittens and five puppies - not to mention countless new-born chicks.

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[TruthConquers]

Awwww!

That is most certainly an uplifting story!

Super Mom Dog!!!

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Indeed!

[Pinkbell]

What a great dog! A dog like that really is a gem.

[Jonty30]

I think the dog is just working to gain the bunny’s trust and then lunch.

[Amberdawn]

Nice story, though the kitty-cat looks somewhat unconvinced....

[skr]

Diversity at work...until someone gets eaten. Dave’s focus on the kitten is a tad unnerving.

[Twinkie]

The kitten looks a bit on the dazed order. They all look like they’ve been bathed fanatically by Dave. (He keeps a clean establishment.) Hee Hee

[DaiHuy]

Thank you for posting this. Finally someone who doesn’t think Rotties are the scourge of the Earth.

I have a 5 rotties (mom and her 4 pups) and a cat named Toad. Toad is the puppies best friend, he is constantly being swarmed by them while they lick him and chase him. He doesn’t care one whit.

Rotties are kind and wonderful dogs when not raised by a**holes.

[Biggirl]

A symbol and a reminder that animals do, to an extent look after each other. :)=^..^=

Very touching indeed. :)=^..^=

[exbrit]

We have Rotties too, they’re great dogs, and take good care of our livestock.

[martin_fierro]

[ninergold3]

What a great way to start off my day!

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Awwww!

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Glad you liked.

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Heartwarming. I love Rotties.

[Joe 6-pack]

WOOOF!

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[Ditter]

My Jack Russells would do that! *snort* (not really)

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My JRT was quite fond of kittens in her younger days. (As playmates, not snacks.)