Mila's Mum Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/cutestuf...lamb-as-his-own They say a dog is a man's best friend, but in this case it is a lamb's best friend. Snowdrop the lamb and Quanto the dog were brought together in a time of chaos. Born in the midst of one of Southland's heaviest snowfalls on September 19, Snowdrop is lucky to be alive. Otatara resident Brogan Campbell said when the lamb was born at her grandparents in Tisbury, she brought it inside out of the snow in a hypothermic state. While the lamb warmed up in front of the fire, the household pet, a 5-year-old male german shepherd, cared for the lamb, cleaning her and treating her like his own, Miss Campbell said. When the lamb was back on her feet, she was taken outside to her mother who rejected her instantly, most likely because of the dog's smell, Miss Campbell said. "Her mum rejected her so she got hypothermia again and had to be brought back from the brink of death." The dog took the lamb under his wing, and they followed each other like they were joined at the hip, she said. "Quanto thinks he is the lamb's mother and Snowdrop is quite happy to accept that as well." The unusual pair will be together for a while longer until the lamb could handle it back in the paddock, she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Quanto think he's the lamb's mother. Bit of an identity crisis happening there but what a lovely article and gorgeous photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 aww thats beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunnwarren Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 So nice to see some good news on here for once. What a sweet dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranVT Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Aww that gave me goosebumps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chi4me Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 How gorgeous is that!! Adorable ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullyfan Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Aaawww that's lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan B Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Just had to post that because it's soooo sweet. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kody's_Mum Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 aw how cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Smart dog...not enough for a meal until it's bigger... Just kidding! Nice story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 He takes his job as a shepherd VERY seriously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Awwww how gorgeous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzlestick Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Smart dog...not enough for a meal until it's bigger... Just kidding!Nice story Would you call this resource guarding?? Lovely story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapferhund Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Lovely story and lovely photo.........but then he is a SHEPHERD ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyDogToby Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Just gorgeous! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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