Dog Rescued As Pup Becomes Foster Hero Of Over 150 Kittens
The dog named Raylan wasn't trained but quickly learned to take care of the young kittens.
Dogs are an incredibly loyal and clever animal, which makes them an ideal human companion. Due to their qualities, man has used them for guarding, herding, and hunting for thousands of years. They are not only capable of developing strong bond with humans but also with animals. A heartwarming tale, of a dog rescued by a woman Laura a decade ago, just two days before he was scheduled to get euthanized has gone viral on the internet. After being rescued and coming to live with his new pet parent, the dog has been playing a crucial role in fostering kittens.
According to the post shared on Instagram by We Rate Dogs, the dog named Raylan has helped raise more than 150 foster kittens. Laura, loves fostering kittens, and after Raylan was adopted be her he "assumed" that it was also his responsibility to take care of the young ones. The post also mentioned that the dog wasn't trained but quickly learned how to do everything.
"His relationships with the kittens is adorable, yes, but it also serves a few important purposes. He’s giving them the comfort of a consistent parental figure, he’s helping them socialize, and he’s expanding their adoption resumes to be suitable for homes that already have dogs," the post further mentions.
Since being shared, the post has amassed 158,125 likes and tons of comments.
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"Not the step dog, the dog who stepped up!," commented one user on the post.
"Definitely deserves a father's day card every year," wrote another user.
"Any man can be a dad, but it takes a Raylan to be a father, commented a third. While a fifth wrote, "We humans, can never achieve the greatness of dogs."