German Shepherd Adorably Adopts Weeks-Old Old Duckling

Be forewarned, the following video is too cute to handle, and you'll likely want to share it with everyone you know.

In the 30 second video below, we watch in awe as a massive German shepherd meets a tiny, peeping duckling. As the tiny bird looks up from her bathtub dwelling, the big dog stares her down and starts making excited noises, letting us know she's not really sure what to make of the creature. After a brief moment of excited panic, she sticks her nose down to meet the little one, only to be met with peeps and a tiny peck on her snout. Kisses ensue, and hearts are sufficiently melted.

And this certainly wouldn't be the first time we've watched a big dog woo us with her penchant for adopting little birds. Let's not forget Bailey the golden retriever, who found 10 abandoned chicks in her backyard and decided to raise them as her own (thereby winning the hearts of viewers everywhere). And then there's the Bullmastiff mix whose full-time job it is to look over some 200 ducklings — apropos of zero instruction from his owner.

It seems dogs are friends not only to man, but to fowl as well. Enjoy!

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