r/frens

When we brought the dog home he was terrified of everything. Constant running and hiding and he couldn't relax. The cat(Mo) took it upon herself to mother him and love on him. They're still best friends.

This is Fred, a sweet Lab who gained media attention in 2018 when he helped care for a brood of orphaned ducklings. He protected the little birds, let them snuggle beside him to stay warm, and even guided them on their first swims in the pond at Mountfitchet Castle, England. Fred went on to help another group of ducklings in 2019, and a third in 2022.

I did not choose this audio but it sure is loud

In 2011, a farm cat named Della gained fame after “adopting” three newly hatched orphaned ducklings. The gentle cat brought the wee waddlers into her nest, letting them cuddle beside her and her kittens. She even attempted to nurse them.

Despite the unconventional family, the birds were successfully raised alongside the kittens and remained strongly attached to their feline mother as they grew.