A baby foal was only nine days old when its mother tragically passed away. A foal this young could die as well if not taken care of properly and loved the way it needs to be. Animals this small still need the emotional support of a parent. But when the foal’s mom passed away, an unlikely friend stepped in to help.

The family dog decided to adopt the foal as his own. The dog laid beside the foal while he was sleeping. The foal seemed to appreciate the comfort and care from the dog. Thanks to this friendship, the foal is growing into a healthy horse.

Watch the video to see this unique friendship.

That’s nature doing its job!