There are never-ending possibilities when dogs start building relationships with other animal species. They can practically befriend anyone once they unleash their furry cuteness on cats, pigs, sheep, hamsters, and even ducks. This is a story about a golden retriever who snatched the heart of one of our beloved feathered farm animals and became the most unlikely animal best friend.
In the bustling region of Orange County in South Carolina, there lived a mom of two boys who have a penchant for ducks. Pam Ishiguro is a proud owner and mom to seven ducks and a golden retriever named Barclay, who all lived together in their home.
Amidst this seemingly rowdy setup, Barclay loves all of Pam’s ducks and is even a very popular playmate of the flock. However, among the seven, the fluffy golden retriever struck a deep bond with Rudy the most, which still leaves Pam in awe.
When Barclay was just new in the family, he was very shy and timid. Thanks to Rudy’s constant prodding and playfulness, he got the furry boy out of his shell, turning him into the very active and happy dog he is today.
Rudy loves Barclay so much that he regularly gives him hugs whenever he gets the chance. And yes, even ducks get jealous, especially if their best buddy was the center of attention in the house.
Nevertheless, the two animals always get along well and understand each other despite the language barrier. Barclay and Rudy always do things together — eating, bathing, wrestling, and even sleeping.
The two animals’ friendship moved Pam deeply that she filmed their daily interaction and uploaded the videos online. Apparently, netizens were moved by their friendship too, as the video garnered almost 4 million views on YouTube. Nevertheless, this was her way of showing the world just how adorable animals can be in their own way.
Source: Beastly via YouTube
