Dogs are protective and loyal animals. Many of us heard stories about dogs protecting humans even at the cost of their lives. We also hear stories about dogs protecting other animals and even acting like a mom to them.
On a freezing day in Ontario, Canada, a stray dog was spotted by a passing motorist who took pity on the shivering animal and decided to stop to help. At first, the driver thought that the dog was alone.
However, as the motorist got nearer, she realized that the dog wasn’t alone. The stray dog was actually cuddling five orphaned kittens. She was selflessly protecting the tiny kittens from the cold and was using her own body to keep them warm. It was a heartwarming thing to see but the motorist who stopped to help knew that she had to do something.
The driver decided to take the small family to the Pet and Wildlife Rescue to get checked and also to shelter them. The workers and volunteers at the animal rescue facility all agreed that the kittens would have had a hard time surviving on such a cold night. They all praised the stray dog for being so selfless by protecting the tiny kittens.
The kittens were generally healthy but were infested with parasites. Thankfully, the professionals at the animal rescue facility started treatment right away. The kittens are now safe thanks to the dog who kept them safe. The dog even visits the kittens often in their kennel to make sure that they’re alright.
Although it’s not clear whether the stray dog and the five kittens were dumped by their owners or have always been on their own, one thing for certain is that they will all go to loving forever homes. The animal rescuers are currently taking care of them but once they are ready, they will soon be available for adoption. Here’s a truly heartwarming video featuring the stray dog who protected orphaned kittens and how they were rescued.
Video Source Zoo Land via YouTube