15 Unusual Animal Friendships That Will Melt Your Heart

There are some people out there that still believe that animals are just dumb beasts, but the unlikely animal friendships we’ve gathered here will prove that they are capable of feeling love and compassion just like we are.

Mabel the Chicken and the Puppies: After being saved from the pot due to a foot injury, Mable found a new wonder when she was moved into her owners' home – puppies! For some reason, the year-old hen has taken to roosting on the puppies and keeping them warm while their mother prefers the yard. Go figure. Image credits: Anita Maric