Giant Great Dane Has Raised Hundreds of Tiny Puppies and Kittens | The Dodo 

She is a gentle giant. She is a natural mama. These people are wonderful human beings. We need more like them.

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 🥰

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.

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.

Love how she just puts her paw over the pup whose getting just a bit too ‘playful’!!

Who’s a good girl? Shelby’s a good girl! Lots of hugs and treats for this sweet gal!

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

What a wonderfully kind Great Dane. How lucky were you to find her.

No that's the epitome of a gentle giant

2:50 just made my day. Kitten in the background playing with the tail while the puppies play. Doesn't get better.

Let’s not forget that Shelby is exactly the way she is because of her amazing human parents. Thanks for all that you do ❤️

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.

She's the definition of the gentle giant. And she's as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside 💞

How beautiful Shelby is ; Mother Theresa to all tiny puppies & kittens ! Shelby's generosity of spirit is powerful !

She isn’t just a Great Dane she’s a GREAT DOG !

Great Danes are amazing!! I would not trade mine for the world! They are like having children, without the growing pains!!

Such a big dog, with such little puppies (and kittens)! So flippin' heartwarming!

I have no doubt the Lord meant for Shelby to be right where she is! What an angel on earth 🙏❤️🐾💞🌈

Too precious.🥰😘 So happy she got the perfect job.

She's a gentle giant for sure!

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So cute little babies ❤️❤️

She’s special and precious !

What a lovely Great Dane with so much patience,love when the puppies were hanging on her jowls

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!! 😍🙂🥸

That look on that dogs face... she is so gentle and proud. So beautiful

Shelby is a blessing!❤ This story made my day it's nice to see & good things happening God bless you & your organization ❤🙏

I absolutely love these stories you put out. It is a blessing to have a break from all the chaos!!

That's a special foster dog. Who'd imagine a dog so huge would be so tender with tiny living things. 😁😁👋👋💖💖

You are blessed to be the one who rescued. She is REMARKABLE! Sweetheart!

This is obviously her purpose in life. So loving ❤

0:22 the puppy putting its paws on her nose is so adorable

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!!

Absolutely wonderful. I rescue cats and this warms my heart. So sweet..😽♥️😸..

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 🥰❤🐕🐈

Shelby is a wonderful foster mother. So gentle and patient. 🥰

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!

Gorgeous furbabies!!!😍💗🐶🐈💕🥰

I wouldn't be surprised if this 'Dane lives a longer life... she has a purpose and devotion that is pure magic

Such Lovely soul.❤️

A Natural born Mother and Protecter absolutely adorable 😍 ❤ 💖 💕 💗 ♥ 😍 ❤

I love how the cat was playing with the tail when he was playing with puppies it’s multitasking at its best

I like how she mildly discipline the pups. She non-aggressive with then but still gets them to relax.

Best dog I ever had was a black Dane named Stella❤️‍🩹. I miss her with everything I am. RIP STELLA 😥

*I love her!* Good girl, Shelby! I hope she gets all of the love and attention she deserves for being such a good mama.

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.

I love how she found her place, in every sense. Big old soul. ❤

I always wonder if the previous owners of these animals ever see these videos, and if so, what do they think?

She is so sweet!!! Love to see her interact with all the babies.

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.

What a wonderful nanny, she loves them all and they learn so much from her. She is just a beautiful soul.

Aww, Shelby is such a sweet & gentle giant. 💞🐕‍🦺💞🐈‍⬛💞🐕💞🐈💞🦮💞

Shelby does the Good Work, more than most humans nowdays. I love this hero doggie!

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 agree, Shelby is a great asset. She is so gentle with the little ones. You were wise for keeping her. Her coat reminds me of a chocolate chip cookie. I would of named her chocolate chip, CC or chips for short. She is a beautiful, calm dog. Thanks for sharing.

Wow, what a amazing dog 🐕 a true gift 🎁

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

Her colors remind me cookies&cream. What a humble soul!!!😇

It is remarkable how some dogs are naturally SUPER good at nurturing. They are very special.

What a great ,gentle ,sweet foster mom ,a real wonderful dog she is !!! 👍👍👍😃💘💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

Just a good Mom ❤️❤️❤️ Never ceases to amaze me too! Tons of love 💝

This is what you call a natural born mum ❤❤

Cuteness overload! ♥️♥️♥️ What a special girl!

So Precious!!! Shelby you are Amazing and you have an AWESOME family!

Lindo 🐕🐕🐕🥰🥰🥰

Shelby has the most important and special job in the world: being a mother.

She is like a wise old grandma and so gentle and patient with the pups and kits well done Shelby!!!!

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 🤗

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 🌸💕🐶💕🌸

What a great asset Shelby is for a rescue animal shelter. Very loving soul.

Shelby has a deeply nurturing soul, she finds joy in giving her love and that is beautiful.

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! 💜

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!

Those little puppies are WILD! And she's so gentle with them.

Your videos are heartwarming & inspiring and it makes me see the world in a more positive manner ❤️

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. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

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Wow. She is amazing!!! The way she was teaching that rowdy baby how to be calm at the end is nothing short of amazing. She’s god sent! Bless her heart! 🥹❤️

She’s a great babysitter

I am thrilled that Shelby is exactly where she belongs!

What a wonderful doggo! Well done for including Shelby in your fostering, it has been a masterstroke! Not only do kittens get used to dogs and are not afraid of them, but puppies get used to cats too, god bless you and Shelby

She's such a great role model & Blessing...says a lot about her parents!!!

She is very nurturing & that is a beautiful thing. She could teach humans how to get along. God bless her🙏🙏🙏🙏

She is such a sweetheart. All those babies are so lucky to have Shelby in their lives. I giggled through the whole video 🥰

Shelby looks so calm. She's quiet and composed yet full of love and playfulness.

Absolutely Amazing I've never seen a Dogg so giantess & gentle ✨🖤👍💖

The kittens are beautiful and gorgeous too.

Shelby is a angel mommy Jesus bless all of you rescuing the baby’s ❤️❤️❤️

It's great seeing how Shelby decided to take it upon herself to take care of all the puppies, and kittens it just shows that even a great Dane can show motherly affection towards smaller animals 🎚️, so anyways God bless everyone who comes across this comment 🕊️🙌🔥

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!!!