Dog Saves Baby Kangaroo

Posted by Radhika on July 19th, 2008

The brilliant act of this dog will only make us think that dogs aren’t just man’s best friend. Rex, the 10 year old German cross breed, was with its owner when they found this baby kangaroo lost on a motorway near Victoria, Australia. The dog had found this four month old joey in the pouch of a dead Kangaroo. By sensing that the joey could be still alive in the pouch, the dog gently pulled it by the neck and took it to the owner. Here are some snaps of Rex bonding with the baby kangaroo. Doesn’t it simply make you go awwwwwwww!

Dog with Baby Kangaroo

Dog Playing with Baby Kangaroo

Dog and Baby Kangaroo

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Animals, Today's World 8 Comments

yayouser said,

October 3, 2008 @ 10:18 pm

this is a testament to the fact that animals can be sympathetic.

ResilientHeart said,

October 4, 2008 @ 12:23 am

What a sweet and beautiful story, God bless the dog who sensed the little one was still alive. I am always amazed at the sensitivity of our animal friends. Thank you for this neat post.
Blessings,
RH

RubyRobin56 said,

October 11, 2008 @ 6:40 pm

This is a touching and loving story. Look at the bond they have. It is wonderful, that he smelled & adopted the joey.

Kelsey said,

October 17, 2008 @ 12:46 am

Dogs are amazing, just more proof they are far superior to cats ;)

Brandi said,

November 8, 2008 @ 4:40 am

Wouldn’t it be funny if the dog was actually intending to eat the joey and was just playing with its food first?

Yeah. I bet that’s what happened.

Pet Chatter said,

November 30, 2008 @ 9:34 am

Dogs have an incredible capacity for sizing up a situation and contributing in their own way. One such dog was Henry, who crossed over the rainbow bridge this year. He dedicated himself to assisting in the care of an autistic young man and brought much joy to his family.

Candace said,

September 3, 2009 @ 9:58 pm

Ok i’m an animal lover but Brandi’s comment is hilarious! and I wouldn’t doubt if it were true! pic 1: he is looking at him pic 2: he is sniffing him & pic 3: he is about to eat lunch!

Kirby said,

December 16, 2009 @ 10:08 pm

It is all too easy to “interpret” animal behavior as benevolent and kind when that is what makes us happy to believe. Ever watch a cat play with a mouse before eating it? it’s the same game… If that dog had been hungrier, well… There’d be no joey! And no news story.

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