And some might assume that boxers would be especially bad for babies, as they have a reputation for being somewhat strong, aggressive types.

But then there are dogs, regardless of breed, that simply and instantly form an attachment with humans. And yes, that can even involve newborns.

As you might guess, such dogs make for perfect family pets. They aren’t merely loyal companions; they’re also fierce protectors.

Furthermore, they feel your pain, as evidenced by this amazingly emotional boxer who just couldn’t stand to hear a newborn infant cry.

One day, a new mother came into her brand new baby’s bedroom to check on the infant.

Then she noticed the family dog was lying underneath the baby’s crib; he seemed very happy and content there.

But then the infant began to cry and when the boxer heard the baby’s cries, he emerged with obvious concern etched on his face.

The loving dog sniffed at the crib and tried to figure out why the infant was in distress.

Then, as the child continued to cry, the emotional dog felt the baby’s pain and started crying right along with her!

He couldn’t figure out how to help the poor thing and he desperately looked to the mother for assistance, as if to say, “Come on, help!”

This is obviously a very protective animal, one that will put the family’s life before its own.

Who wouldn’t want such an amazing pet in their home?

Source: We Love Animals

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Normally, cheetahs give birth to more than one cub but unfortunately for Ruuxa, she had no brothers and sisters.

The worst part is that adult cheetahs know single cubs can’t survive on their own, so the mother abandoned Ruuxa in the wild.

The poor little creature surely would’ve perished had it not been for the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. They rescued him and cared for him.

Thing is, Ruuxa still needed a best friend. But instead of turning to another cheetah, the zookeepers had another idea:

They decided to introduce the lonely cub to Raina, an 8-week-old Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy.

Said Janet Rose-Hinostroza, the park’s training supervisor:

“The point of bonding them from this very young age, was that they’d have a relationship that would be more like siblings than like friends.”

And boy did it work.

The two babies were instant fast friends and they cavorted about together, happy as clams.

But one day, medical experts noticed something was wrong with Ruuxa: Her front legs were growing into a bow shape, which wasn’t good news.

It’s called a “valgus abnormality” and vets would have to fix it if Ruuxa would have any hope of running correctly when he got older.

Raina stood vigil outside the operating room the whole time, clearly concerned for her friend.

The good news is the surgery was a great success and Ruuxa and Raina were closer than ever before! Added Janet:

 “We couldn’t keep Raina away from Ruuxa, or Ruuxa away from Raina. They weren’t apart for fifteen minutes.”

Furthermore, Janet thinks Raina’s support “helped stimulate Ruuxa’s recovery,” and sped things up. These two were obviously meant to be together forever, right?

Well, watch the video below after 2 years have passed, and you decide…

Source: Dog And Cheetah Are Still Best Friends Years After Meeting As Babies by rumblestaff on Rumble

Source: Honest to Paws

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Sometimes it involves something physical; like a distinct marking on the fur, or a singular and beautiful face.

Milo is special in a couple of departments but first and foremost:

His giant glowing smile just defies nature!

On top of that, nobody can really explain his very interesting curls. This, coupled with that fantastic smile, just makes him irresistible.

Well, he should’ve been irresistible.

In fact, poor Milo was homeless at just 8 months old, and he was forced to live in a shelter in California.

That’s when a woman named Ivy Rylander spotted Milo’s pics online and she just knew she had to have him.

But this little unique pooch wasn’t as outgoing as his smile indicated. As Ivy told The Dodo:

“He’s more nervous than a lot of other dogs, so they actually brought him to our house.

He was really shy, and they had to help him up to the stairs to our apartment.”

Eventually, though, Milo settled in nicely and he’s been in his loving forever home for the past 5 years.

Still, Ivy and others wondered about the dog’s genetics. The rescue group had done an inconclusive DNA test and that’s the only info anyone had:

“The rescue group had done a DNA test.

It came back three quarters Staffordshire and a quarter Lab, but none of us were really sure about that — I’ve seen plenty of Staffordshire-pit-Lab mixes, and they all have super short hair.”

Ivy went on to say that nobody has any idea what Milo is, exactly. Everyone tries to guess but there’s no way to know for sure.

So Ivy just says:

“…I usually just say that he’s part unicorn.”

As of yet, nobody has managed to figure out what Milo is! Well, other than a wonderfully adorable and unique animal, of course.

Milo and Ivy take frequent hikes, and the “unicorn dog” is one of the most loving companions anyone can have.

Finished his happy owner:

“He’s really loving. Every time I come home, he comes in for a hug.

He just squishes right in, and just wants to be embraced. He really makes everything better.”

If you’re a dog expert, maybe you can figure out Milo’s intriguing origins.

Or you could just visit his awesome Instagram page (nearly 20K followers!) and indulge in his singular beauty.

The latter is the easiest and best option, most likely.

Source: The Dodo

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And if you can capture that love on camera and show the world, you’ve got something everyone will want to see!

One day, Ayesha Mohan was walking along and heard a strange sound coming from the bushes.

There she found a poor starving kitten, of a beautiful ginger color, who clearly hadn’t eaten in a very long time.

It was just heartbreaking, seeing such a thin, helpless little creature!

So, Ayesha scooped up the little kitten and brought him home; there, she discovered that this furry child was actually full of life.

He was obviously trying to tell her how much he appreciated what she was doing, and it’s really quite special.

At one point, he even climbs up her pants leg to say hello!

But the best part is when he finally gets some food…he dives right in and you can tell he desperately needed sustenance.

The entire display will just make your day, that’s for certain. No wonder the heartwarming video is so popular!

Maybe the next time you come across an animal in distress, you’ll save it…and you’ll see its love shine through, just like this!

Source: Honest to Paws

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