She has a strong maternal instinct which has been proven in the past when she took care of two cats for almost ten years before they passed away. Koko was devastated at the loss, but was gifted a box of kittens for her 44th birthday.

Now, Koko is fostering three two-month-old kittens named Bear, Mia and Vaida. She is only allowed to interact with them under supervision, but their interaction benefits both Koko and the kittens.

It’s very stimulating for Koko, and of course the kittens need fostering. It also helps socialize the cats and make them less afraid.

“When you have this giant gorilla holding onto you, you’re not afraid anymore of most things,” Julie St. Gregory of San Jose Animal Care Center, said.

Watch Koko’s amazing interaction with the kittens in the video below. She’s clearly very big, but she knows how to be extremely gentle with them. It’s absolutely mind-blowing how intelligent Koko is, and it’s amazing to see how great of a mother she makes. They may not be her children by blood, but she certainly treats them as if they are her own!

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A sweet Schnauzer has found his soul mate and it isn’t another dog… It’s this horse! Hey, who am I to judge?! In fact, I think when love works in mysterious ways, it is that much stronger for it! See if you can watch this and not “awwww.” Impossible! Just look at how excited this dog is to get horse kisses! I’m seriously fainting! Can you watch this just once and be satisfied? UM… NO! Tag someone you know would love this. They’ll thank you for it, trust me!

Do you have a love story that is share-worthy? If so, please tell us all about it! We love… love! Maybe it’s between your two cats or your dog and a fish. Love comes in many forms and truthfully, it can make any day so much better! I’m a big fan of love… aren’t you?

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At Murkin’s house, Mr. Flufferpants was able to receive basic medical care and was given a hypoallergenic diet. He also received a daily dosage of snuggle sessions with Murkin, who is a former shelter dog himself.

The cat was a big hit among Murkin’s fans, who raised enough money to pay for Mr. Flufferpants’ dental surgery. After having his infected teeth removed, Mr. Flufferpants gained over two pounds! His fur also began to grow back.

Mr. Flufferpants was later adopted into a loving FUR-ever home, but made an important friend along his journey. Watch the video below to see Murkin and Mr. Flufferpants have one of their adorable snuggle sessions.

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This interaction is too cute for words!

Providing food, vaccinations, bedding, and enrichment needs for dogs is a costly endeavor for animal shelters across the country. Due to the high cost of these basic necessities, shelters often have to limit the number of dogs that they can save and provide homes for.

Thankfully, GreaterGood has a new way to help dogs in shelters across the US—care packages! Click this link to learn more!

In the meantime, watch these furry friends in the video below!

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But there is an end for this little pup, and it comes with claws and a tail.

It’s just a furry little friend, but it’s enough to scare the cute canine right out of the room!

They’ll likely become the best of friends in no time at all, of course, but it’s still funny to see their unexpected rendezvous!

Young puppies have some of the most genuine and hilarious reactions.

This puppy is no exception as we watch him try to discover what’s so special about the grocery bag on the floor.

See what’s in the bag for yourself!

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Last summer the Bucks County SPCA in Pennsylvania responded to a report of animal cruelty and made a sad discovery. The run-down barn contained almost a dozen ducks, two peacocks, a goose, and a miniature horse, all living in squalid conditions. The rescued animals were taken to a barn in Quakertown to begin their recovery.

The owners of these animals later plead guilty to animal cruelty charges and paid hefty fines. Meanwhile, the BCSPCA began the process of assessing the animals’ injuries and getting them ready to be adopted to loving homes. Almost instantly staff members noticed that Waffles the miniature horse and Hemingway the goose had formed a tight bond during their days in the squalid barn where they’d lived. In fact, it soon became clear that the pair were best friends.

“We have them in the barn together and one of the staff observed one day that Hemingway was leaning his head in and kind of had his neck wrapped over Waffle’s shoulder,” said Cindy Kelly, spokeswoman for the Bucks County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), “It was very sweet.”

Waffles were treated for a minor infection, and whenever he was taken to the treatment room his friend Hemingway would get very upset. The SPCA shared the story of their friendship on their social media pages, and soon local TV station WFMZ covered the story. As soon as people heard of their unlikely friendship they went viral, and before long the adoption applications flooded the rescue’s offices.

More than 150 people applied to adopt Waffles and Hemingway together, but the big winner turned out to be Maddie and Nick, a couple with a small hobby farm in southeastern Pennsylvania. Maddie already has a horse named Peabody who was looking for a friend, along with several goats and other furry friends.

On the day of their adoption, Maddie and Nick showed up with a horse trailer and prepared for a struggle getting the mini horse loaded on board. It turns out they didn’t need to worry though — once Waffles saw his friend Hemingway was already on board, he jumped right into the trailer!

“Their new home includes the company of other horses, goats and other farm animals,” Cindy said. “It’s a perfect case scenario for the animals.”

The moment the pair got off the trailer at Good Enough Farmette the best buddies started making themselves at home.

“Hemingway immediately went for a dip in his new and bigger pool and Waffles seemed very happy to roll in the grass,” Cindy said. Waffles immediately befriended Peabody the horse, and Hemingway began protecting his new herd with gusto.

Waffles is currently in training to become a therapy horse. He loves greeting school children who come to see him, especially because of all the brushing and grooming that goes on when the kids arrive. Hemingway now has a big kiddie pool all to himself, and he delights in taking baths and splashing around to his heart’s content.

These two best friends are getting all the love and attention they missed out on for years, and they’re loving every minute of it! They’re also pseudo-celebrities who have fans all over the world. They were even on live TV to accept the “Good Morning America Pet of the Year” award.

We love a happy ending! None of this could have been possible without the tireless work of animal activists and donors. Because one person saw something and made a call to the SPCA, these animals have received a second chance at living their best lives!

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Nimbus was barely opening her eyes as a tiny kitten when she met Sam Gerth. The white kitten was found by his girlfriend, covered in oil and dirt from the road while she was coming home from work.

“We gave her a bath in the sink to try to clean her up a little bit, and then we turned on our space heater and let her rest in front of it because she was shivering and cold,” Gerth said. “She ended up falling asleep in my hand for about 45 minutes in front of the heater.”

They already had two other cats and two dogs in their family and they weren’t sure if they were going to keep Nimbus or not. They decided to allow Nimbus to stay but to be separated from the other animals while she gained strength. They needed time to think about whether to keep the kitten or not.

Before long, it was clear that Nimbus was working her way into her heart. “She very quickly stole our hearts, so that made that decision pretty easy,” Gerth said. “After a day or two, we decided it was time to introduce her to the family.”

When she met their dogs for the first time, she fluffed out her fur as much as possible so she at least looked intimidating.

It wasn’t long before the energetic dogs were eating out of her hand.

“She definitely is a brave little kitty!” Gerth said. “She stood her ground to every dog and animal she met!”

Zep was the dog that Nimbus trusted from the very beginning. He is a gentle giant that has no strangers in his life and he loved the little kitten.

It took a while before the cats accepted her but within a few days, they were good friends. “They now get along great and play all the time,” Gerth said.

Nimbus is now living in her forever home and is growing to be a beautiful cat.

Dad is still wondering if her size will ever reach the height of her personality: “She is a quirky little goofball and has a personality 10 times her size!”

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The forlorn fuzzball left laying on the floor in this video has been anticipating his new bed all day, but his feline friend has found it suits her just fine. Even his comfy canine sibling isn’t offering any help.

Imagine the shame and anguish this pillow deprived pup must be feeling as its tiny tormentor takes up all of two per cent of his new bed. Perhaps someday he’ll live it down, but that day isn’t approaching any time soon with little miss kitten taking up prime real estate.

Even perky pups get tired out from time to time. Will this conniving kitty ever relent?

Watch the drama unfold in the video below.

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This video finds cute kitty Winston taking care of her recovering puppy Zeke, who just returned from the vet. After playing in the tall grass and winding up with hives, Zeke was rushed to the doctor where they gave him steroid and Benadryl shots.

The once perky puppy has lost a little bit of his puppy pep, but there’s no doubt he was glad to come home.

And understanding that his buddy was not feeling great, Winston took it upon himself to give Zeke some cuddles and clean him up a bit.

Zeke certainly doesn’t seem to mind…but perhaps he’s a little groggier than most. Get well soon, pup. Your furry friend will be waiting for you to play when you do!

Check out the cuteness below!

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Sadly most people DON’T know some of the more unusual pets, like goats! Sure, they are strange, and occasionally mischievous, but they are hilarious!

Goats can climb like crazy, have the craziest pupils, and are actually very loving! And the best part is that they can fit in and relate to almost any other animal!

Luckily, there is a lot of proof out there of how adorable goats are, and it’s time to get the word out!

Shadow is a beautiful dog, as you can see, and she’s also pretty darn sweet. This family got a baby goat and the two just took to one another. Have you ever seen two animals that are so different be this loving?

This video made me smile all over! Check it out!

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