Posted on 02/28/2011 11:25:21 PM PST by Slings and Arrows
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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What a cool story. Poor Rotties have such a bad rap. Nice to see something positive.
Every Rotti I’ve known has been a giant teddy bear.
Do a YouTube search for cat adopts puppy.
The same is true for Pit Bulls or any dog. Too bad most FReepers feel otherwise.
Rotties are the greatest. This from a former dyed in the wool GSD owner
I love ‘em. Every Rottie I’ve met has been a giant teddy bear.
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