Poncho the opossum was found as a baby, clinging to his mother after she'd been hit by a car. Fragile and alone, it was unlikely he'd survive much longer.
Poncho was discovered just in time, then successfully cared for by a team of veterinarians — but he still yearned for and needed a mother. That's where Hantu the white German Shepherd comes in.
Hantu had no puppies of her own. Poncho was without a mother. It was only fitting that they quickly bond and become an inseparable pair. As you're about to see, these two share something so special. Poncho and Hantu love nothing more than strolling through the woods together, the little baby hanging tightly onto Hantu's side. They live together at the Rare Species Fund in Myrtle Beach. Together, the canine-marsupial duo is helping to inspire a greater public appreciation for wildlife.
While many viewers may be surprised by Hantu's willingness to adopt the opossum, animal experts attribute this type of behavior to the power of motherly instinct. Despite the fact the opossum isn't hers and doesn't smell like a dog, sometimes the urge to mother is greater than anything else.
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