Giant Great Dane Has Raised Hundreds of Tiny Puppies and Kittens | The Dodo
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Shelby is a surrogate mom to all of the orphaned puppies and kittens at Dogwood Animal Rescue Project in Sonoma County, California. Her job isn't only adorable, but it's important too! Watch as she teaches the babies the manners they'll need to transition into their forever homes.
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She is a gentle giant. She is a natural mama. These people are wonderful human beings. We need more like them.
@Supinator-iu8fs
Жыл бұрын
You can say she's a BFGD (big friendly giant dog) 🐶
@Lamiishere
Жыл бұрын
Cringe af!
@Supinator-iu8fs
Жыл бұрын
@@Lamiishere *h o w d a r e y o u*
@gabriellakaterina6782
Жыл бұрын
Indeed! These are wonderful, fabulous human beings... Definitely need more people like this!
@tammyburke9453
Жыл бұрын
@@Lamiishere troll.
I love how she can just put her big old paw on them as if to say all right I've had enough but I love watching her teach them so cute 🥰
@Lamiishere
Жыл бұрын
Cringe af!
@bubbles-1020
Жыл бұрын
Yup, holding down the puppies in order to discipline them is a very mama-dog move. The puppies will profit a lot from her.
@barbiehagen8838
Жыл бұрын
@@Lamiishere not cringe at all. Mamas do this all the time, especially when they start weaning. How do u think puppies learn? Its how pups learn they've gone too far. When we got a pup a couple yrs ago, it was amazing watching the older lab not only teach him stuff, but set him straight when he needed to back the f off. Lol
@linkais3875
Жыл бұрын
@@Lamiishere pretty sure this is a bot guys pay it no mind.
@nancyperkins2542
Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 Pardon the sudden chat i was just going through the comment session then I found you so I decided to reach you out for some profitable business proposal
Shelby is right where she is meant to be. The look in her eyes when the puppies climb on her back tells the whole story. My heart melted watching how tender and loving she is with newborn kittens. Shelby has stolen my heart. She is pure love.
@susanjackson7860
Жыл бұрын
So many precioys animals so much love is abundent and they all have the love for any animals A wonderful sweet loving and precious dog cat large or l or as i had one tiny Named Beamer after my car and a very frightened large but sweet dog who i named her Shadpw as she was always by my side Someone hurt her and she was so thin but my husband told me to take off the chain and she was my best friend her and Beamer a tiny little boy They are all so precious and sadly some people are not so loving
Gentle giant. I had rescued two 3 week old kittens and my male dog adopted them. HE groomed them, grabbed them up by the scruff of their necks, corralled them. Everything. HE was their “mama”. An incredible bond formed between the 3 of them. He was so tender, loving, affectionate, patient, attentive, playful. I really felt helped by him. They turned out to be amazingly well adjusted cats and my first foster fail. I just couldn’t separate them. Once they were grown they would play together, eat together, sleep together. It was precious. Magical. Beautiful. And this video reminded me so much of that special time. All 3 of them went on to help me foster for years. I KNOW it made a difference.
Love how she multi tasks at 2:49 Puppies playing with her face and kitten playing with her tail.
@cautionTosser
Жыл бұрын
haha. I just said the same thing
@reeiy1
Жыл бұрын
That tail going crazy hahah
@ItsAllLove4Real
Жыл бұрын
Just the cutest😻
@oneminuteofmyday
Жыл бұрын
I was going to comment on the same thing. 😂
@Pacificaner
Жыл бұрын
Exactly...Sweetest Multi-Tasker...Love all around.
Love how she just puts her paw over the pup whose getting just a bit too ‘playful’!!
@WeeWeeJumbo
Жыл бұрын
it's hilarious how often you see large dogs using that move
@dreademperor2094
Жыл бұрын
@@WeeWeeJumbo she is the definition of a gentle giant
@oneminuteofmyday
Жыл бұрын
And she was gentle while doing it.
Who’s a good girl? Shelby’s a good girl! Lots of hugs and treats for this sweet gal!
@stevenanthony199
Жыл бұрын
Hello Virginia how are you doing today
What a sweet, precious, and helpful girl. She is definitely earning her keep. Thank you to the rescuer of Dogwood Animal Rescue Project for giving her a forever home.
2:15 Not a single angry or out of control movement to discipline that rowdy pup, she truly has mastered loving parenthood.
@iplaywolfquestandroblox1699
Жыл бұрын
@flower7 I don't think so, it could just be her personality which might be why she doesn't bark
@anjelica948
Жыл бұрын
She just puts her paw over her gently like “Now now, don’t be rude.” 😂😂
She looks exactly like my great Dane lily who's almost 10 now & she is always loving with my cats and other dogs. She loves meeting people and the most loving soul I ever had the privilege of having in my life. Best wishes to you & Shelby. You hit the jackpot with her!!!
@ITSONLYMEWATCHING
Жыл бұрын
I have met several Great Danes over the years and they all have been sweet dogs.
@tracyrocha5989
Жыл бұрын
This is so awesome and that's the way life is supposed to be that is one amazing animal beautiful to me thank the Lord above for her and the people caring for her also
@Vixsniper
Жыл бұрын
🙏
There is nothing more sweet to me than the gentle giant type. Reflects greatly on the potential moral character of many animals that she is willing to do this for hindered of animals that are not her own and other species that are not her own. It’s really beautiful.
I love how she mentions about how important a role shelby plays, with people who rescue/raise orphaned kittens or puppies an adult of their species is an incredibly important thing to be present; they cannot learn how to be from humans and we can make their futures very bleak if not raised correctly with respect, love and understanding. Part of that understanding is knowing they need their own kind to learn from, shelby does this job admirably not only is she helping the puppies socialise and experience having a mother she's also allowing cats to go into dog friendly homes with a sense of confience. Whilst they won't learn how to be cats from her they will learn compassion which is equally important. It's clear from how affectionate the cats and puppies are with her that she's a vital part of this operation. I'd find it really interesting to see if she would allow you to attach the bottles to her to allow for a more natural feeding experience, since they can press into her feel her heartbeat and her heat which isn't always present when a human feeds; usually a distance from the body and not snuggled up. I think that might further give comfort to these rescues, assuming that the great dane would allow this.
@nanajiloh
Жыл бұрын
Kittens this young (less than 2 months old) also benefit A LOT from a warm body with a beating heart and fur, because it gives them a sense of comfort and reminds them of mama cat, so even though she can't teach them grooming and other skills, she definitely helps them grow up in a way that is healthy and reassuring for them, which prevents a lot of stress and erratic behavior for cats. She's all around great for all them babies.
2:50 just made my day. Kitten in the background playing with the tail while the puppies play. Doesn't get better.
@debbieking3575
Жыл бұрын
That cracked me up too! LOL
@oneminuteofmyday
Жыл бұрын
I was going to comment on the same thing. lol
My day isn’t complete without these stories. I love the videos. I love that animals find great homes and have great lives because of these angels.
@gabriellakaterina6782
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Angels indeed...
@nalathenoodlegator7435
Жыл бұрын
I agree. I absolutely LOVE these videos!
@KENTUCKYUSA1
Жыл бұрын
Same here, I love the heartwarming stories.
Everyone deserves a mom they can recognize closely as their own. This beautiful lady dog gives all these fosters sense of being with their mother with her warm fur and gentle love. There is so much beauty in the world and we see it through Shelby’s story and many other Dodo stories. I personally am very grateful to Dodo For bringing these stories to everyone.
Let’s not forget that Shelby is exactly the way she is because of her amazing human parents. Thanks for all that you do ❤️
No that's the epitome of a gentle giant
This is truly heartwarming.. What a beauty. Everytime I get pleasantly surprised how much love dogs can give and how much personality they can show.
@yusufbektas1961
Жыл бұрын
They taste great too!
@mjreikiriot3302
Жыл бұрын
@@yusufbektas1961 You're Haram.
@thejaminanimal4690
Жыл бұрын
@@yusufbektas1961 No they don’t!
@yusufbektas1961
Жыл бұрын
@@thejaminanimal4690 yummy yum yum
@Lamiishere
Жыл бұрын
Cringe af!
I have no doubt the Lord meant for Shelby to be right where she is! What an angel on earth 🙏❤️🐾💞🌈
@stevenanthony199
Жыл бұрын
Hello Lulu how are you doing today
Thank you, Shelby & Shirley for make this world better with you loving care of all of these precious pets getting off to a loving start and hopefully a continued wonderful life!
I consider myself to be a tough no nonsense man but this video melts me. That big dog is so loving and gentle. The instinct to mother is strong with her. What a fantastic asset to fostering she is. Reaffirms my belief that big dogs are more gentle and predictive than small ones.
@irishuisman1450
Жыл бұрын
Tbf small dogs can also be sweethearts, they just get the stereotype of being absolute gremlins because very often owners don't really train them or correct their behavior (mainly because a small dog biting you is going to hurt a lot less than a big dog doing the same, among other undesireable behaviors)
@kb9072
Жыл бұрын
@@irishuisman1450 Some of it must be nature. I've been bitten by a Jack Russell. I was just walking past a lady walking 2 of them on a lead. It just jumped at me, no warning. Bit through my trousers and broke the skin but not too deep. An ex girlfriend had a Jack Russell that would lunge at anything and everything. Once started on a Great Dane. Thankfully the Dane (not on a lead) just looked at him and didn't move or react at all. The same dog wouldn't let the Dad (who worked nights) get into bed because it had fallen asleep with the Mum. On the other hand had experiences of a large dog (Mastiff) getting pulled by it's tail along a tiled floor by kids and just put up with it. Very placid dog but extremely protective if someone came near the baby of the family. Would always put it's self between the stranger and the baby.
@DrOtto-sx7cp
Жыл бұрын
... am I getting jealous with a Great Dane ?! 🤔😆
@lordkalvan816
Жыл бұрын
Not necessarily. We had a male beagle and a male terrier mix that both used to be great "moms" and with helping to raise small animals that were orphaned. They helped us raise dozens of baby rabbits, squirrels, opossums, kittens and puppies over the years - once even a baby coon. You just told them "they're babies" and those two were good to go. They'd even keep the other dogs away from the babies until everyone was used to each other.
@vincepaulsel8710
Жыл бұрын
Great Danes are amazing!
Great Danes are amazing!! I would not trade mine for the world! They are like having children, without the growing pains!!
@paxhumana2015
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, you have better have a bit of money, as well as a lot of space, to raise one, as they are super big doggos.
@Cranialdrilling
Жыл бұрын
Same. Love mine. She's a dope lol but a loveable dope.
@Cranialdrilling
Жыл бұрын
@@paxhumana2015 This is true. Some people get big dogs (or any animal really) without thinking about the cost and care associated with those animals. I have a Great Dane and she's certainly been an expensive pet to own. When looking at Great Dane rescues you commonly see stories of owners who dropped off (abandoned) them because "he got too big" or "I didn't realize how expensive food or vet bills would be". I'm not sure what those people were thinking. It's a Great Dane you didn't think he/she would get big?!?!
How beautiful Shelby is ; Mother Theresa to all tiny puppies & kittens ! Shelby's generosity of spirit is powerful !
@daviddiego1238
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s really nice 👍 Hello Melinda 👋How’re you doing today?
Her colors remind me cookies&cream. What a humble soul!!!😇
She's the definition of the gentle giant. And she's as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside 💞
@AEIOUx2
Жыл бұрын
No. She’s even more beautiful on the inside.
Such a big dog, with such little puppies (and kittens)! So flippin' heartwarming!
This is obviously her purpose in life. So loving ❤
She isn’t just a Great Dane she’s a GREAT DOG !
She's a gentle giant for sure!
What a lovely Great Dane with so much patience,love when the puppies were hanging on her jowls
This is what I want to do the last day of my life. Watching a giant dog playing with puppies and kittens. Then I can leave with a smile.
Absolutely wonderful. I rescue cats and this warms my heart. So sweet..😽♥️😸..
@stevenanthony199
Жыл бұрын
Hello Debbie how are you doing today
That's a special foster dog. Who'd imagine a dog so huge would be so tender with tiny living things. 😁😁👋👋💖💖
@raellskys4083
Жыл бұрын
That's a dogs heart, some are so pure it's like a bright shining light of love
Omg! She is so sweet! What a cutie... Everyone looks like they're having such fun!! Thank you so much for helping to save so many animals.... and being such a wonderful fur-baby parent. You're a true hero!! 😍🙂🥸
@teresamoscatelli239
Жыл бұрын
be like her ❤️ adopt, foster, donate, volunteer, share rescue posts, spay/neuter yours, raise awareness
@marvilenelivingston7304
Жыл бұрын
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What a wonderfully kind Great Dane. How lucky were you to find her.
So cute little babies ❤️❤️
I absolutely love these stories you put out. It is a blessing to have a break from all the chaos!!
who else loves these videos
I love how the cat was playing with the tail when he was playing with puppies it’s multitasking at its best
@stevenanthony199
Жыл бұрын
Hello Catty how are you doing today
Shelby is beautiful inside & out! She's a darling, so patient & gentle. You're so lucky she came into your life! Love how the puppies & kittens get to play with one another. It's a great way for them to learn about each other & set them up for successful adoption. Great video 🥰❤🐕🐈
0:22 the puppy putting its paws on her nose is so adorable
That is the most adorable thing I have ever seen! ❤The puppies faces when she is licking them is so funny! 👍 I also liked how she gently disciplines the puppies by biting on the back of their necks...very cool!
Shelby is a blessing!❤ This story made my day it's nice to see & good things happening God bless you & your organization ❤🙏
@daviddiego1238
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s True Hello Deborah 👋How’re you doing today?
Love the paw flattening manoeuvre when a puppy gets too boisterous; "it's time to simmer down. Here's the simmerdown paw... "
Such a gorgeous Great Dane!! Is she a Harlequin, as my friend owned one? What a beautiful Angel she is!! Thank you Shelby; we Love ❤ you!!
@girlgeeker5683
Жыл бұрын
yeah she is we had one many years ago he had less markings and was all black with a few white patches, he really was a gentle giant. He died in 1997 aged 11.
Shelby is a wonderful foster mother. So gentle and patient. 🥰
@paxhumana2015
Жыл бұрын
@Tiffany Pittman, hello, beautiful.
We got a rescue too my son got us for Christmas we named her Maggy. I forsted puppies with her too. Beautiful great Dane what an old soul she is to me. Blessings to you all.
I wouldn't be surprised if this 'Dane lives a longer life... she has a purpose and devotion that is pure magic
Best dog I ever had was a black Dane named Stella❤️🩹. I miss her with everything I am. RIP STELLA 😥
@Whimsy_18
Жыл бұрын
R.I.P 🕊
@yusufbektas1961
Жыл бұрын
Lmaoo L bozo bro got pumped
A Natural born Mother and Protecter absolutely adorable 😍 ❤ 💖 💕 💗 ♥ 😍 ❤
She's the type of fur angel that every rescue/foster family should have, thankfully a lot of them seem to have been lucky enough to find one.
This is what you call a natural born mum ❤❤
I always wonder if the previous owners of these animals ever see these videos, and if so, what do they think?
@tmage23
Жыл бұрын
They'd probably be happy that their dog ended up in a environment where they can be properly taken care of and live a good life.
Such Lovely soul.❤️
It is remarkable how some dogs are naturally SUPER good at nurturing. They are very special.
@daviddiego1238
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sandy 👋 How’re you doing today?
I like how she mildly discipline the pups. She non-aggressive with then but still gets them to relax.
*I love her!* Good girl, Shelby! I hope she gets all of the love and attention she deserves for being such a good mama.
Aww, Shelby is such a sweet & gentle giant. 💞🐕🦺💞🐈⬛💞🐕💞🐈💞🦮💞
@stevenanthony199
Жыл бұрын
Hello Pam how are you doing today
Gorgeous furbabies!!!😍💗🐶🐈💕🥰
That look on that dogs face... she is so gentle and proud. So beautiful
Too precious.🥰😘 So happy she got the perfect job.
Shelby does the Good Work, more than most humans nowdays. I love this hero doggie!
Lindo 🐕🐕🐕🥰🥰🥰
Those little puppies are WILD! And she's so gentle with them.
She is so sweet!!! Love to see her interact with all the babies.
What a great ,gentle ,sweet foster mom ,a real wonderful dog she is !!! 👍👍👍😃💘💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
Shelby is a angel mommy Jesus bless all of you rescuing the baby’s ❤️❤️❤️
You gained a pretty and sweet BIG MAMA! Love how she interacts with all those little ones - shows just what a good girl she is!
Just a good Mom ❤️❤️❤️ Never ceases to amaze me too! Tons of love 💝
What a wonderful nanny, she loves them all and they learn so much from her. She is just a beautiful soul.
The kittens are beautiful and gorgeous too.
You are blessed to be the one who rescued. She is REMARKABLE! Sweetheart!
Wow, what a amazing dog 🐕 a true gift 🎁
@conceicaofortunato373
Жыл бұрын
que bellezura.
OMG! Sooooo adorable! I would certainly be a foster failure. Those babies are soooo cute. Shelby is perfect for the job. The puppies & kittens get socialized too. Win/Win
This right here... THIS is the kind of stuff we need in the world today!
She is a gentle giant. If they were tugging on my top lip I’d be screaming in agony.
I’m in love with her! Just one look at the tenderness in her face when you’re bottle feeding that puppy did it for me…she was born to raise puppies and love them unconditionally 🌸💕🐶💕🌸
I love how gentle she's with all the babies ❤ They're the the size of her paw but she knows exactly how to handle and/or teach them, such a great mommy - hats of to her 🤗
Best employee of the month, every month.
be like her ❤️ adopt, foster, donate, volunteer, share rescue posts, spay/neuter yours, raise awareness
So Precious!!! Shelby you are Amazing and you have an AWESOME family!
@stevenanthony199
Жыл бұрын
Hello Sheena how are you doing today
She’s a great babysitter
@daviddiego1238
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s really nice 👍 Hello 👋 So How are you doing Today?
She is very nurturing & that is a beautiful thing. She could teach humans how to get along. God bless her🙏🙏🙏🙏
I love how she found her place, in every sense. Big old soul. ❤
She is such a special wonderful dog. She found her calling and you found a way for her to have a meaningful job. It's so precious watching her. She definitely likes being a mama. 🤗 Thank you for the hard work that you do with these precious Angels 💜
She's Soo Beautiful! 💜
She's an angel momma surrogate! She is doing awesome work on earth.
Dogwood Animal Rescue in California often posts videos of Shelby engaging/nurturing puppies and kitties. They have recently posted photos of Shelby playing with Fernando, a very young kitten who is missing a foot. Every photo is so adorable!!! Great rescue that does great things!!!
Your videos are heartwarming & inspiring and it makes me see the world in a more positive manner ❤️
@teresamoscatelli239
Жыл бұрын
be like her ❤️ adopt, foster, donate, volunteer, share rescue posts, spay/neuter yours, raise awareness
I could literally watch this all day long. She’s such a magical being. To see her have this AMAZING life is heartwarming. I want Shelby to live long. And to send more babies out into the world, having known her. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
@daviddiego1238
Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 So How’re you doing today?
Danes are AMAZING. Gentle Giants does not even describe them. This video is a perfect representation of their character. Loooove it.
It was meant to be. She’s the best helper ever! 🙏
I am thrilled that Shelby is exactly where she belongs!
She’s special and precious !
Who needs cable TV when you have dog puppies kitties to watch. And no annoying commercials either. She's a good Mama, ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I particularly liked the bit towards the end, where Shelby's head was interacting with the puppies while her tail was entertaining a kitten. Now that is commitment.
OH my gosh.. great way for me to wake up this morning! Sweetness!!
Humans could learn a lot from these animals... If only they would open their eyes and see the beauty in all living things, no matter what it is, or color they are... Blessed be... PS made me smile so hard... Thank you
If there was an award for fostering, this sweet pooch would win it PAWS DOWN! She's a genuine Doggie Poppins!
That Great Dane is gorgeous! You lucked-out, I’d love to have her!