Dog Adopts Squirrel

squirrel dogTake a close look… No, your eyes are not deceiving you, this is actually a picture of Finnegan the squirrel nesting in amongst five papillon puppies as though he belongs there.

Debby Cantlon often looks after animals in need and this baby squirrel was found at the bottom of a tree. As Debby nursed him, her pregnant papillon Giselle took a real shine to the little fella and when her puppies were born, Finnegan was allowed to make himself at home. Debby plans to release the little squirrel back into the wild once he is able.

Feb 03, 2008 | | News

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