Tallim the Dog adopts Tiger cubs abandoned by their mother

Just saw some amazing news on the BBC today about a dog adopting abandoned tiger cubs! 3 tiger cubs at Sochi Zoo in Russia abandoned by their birth mother were adopted by a dog called Tallim. When the tiger cubs were abandoned, the Russian vets advertised on the internet for a feeding dog. (BBC news).  The Telepgraph reports...

"Although the cubs at first bared their claws and hissed at the dog, their adoptive mother nursed them patiently, lavishing her new brood with attention and nudging them playfully." (The Telepgraph)

Tallim, the Swiss Shepherd, now treats the cubs as if they were her own puppies - ahh! What an amazing story.

Here is the You Tube video from Russia today...

Do you know any stories of dogs adopting other animals? Tigers, kittens, anything really - please share your comments and stories!