Wild Crow Visits Family Every Morning To Play With Their Pets | Cuddle Buddies 

We apologise for the confusion in the video. Even though Darling did, sadly, pass away, Sam is still alive🙌 We are sorry for this misunderstanding. But we hope Darling's story warmed your heart❤

I’ve been feeding a generational family of crows for 10 yrs. 2 feedings a day. They’re very special and a big part of my life. Such smart birds..

"Be grateful for a sunrise and the new day" is a wonderful sentiment.

I love the crows. I’m so sorry that Darling passed away. But such blessings, the memories. The experience you had with this amazing wild bird. ❤

I am American Indian. Crows are our messengers. My sister and I send messages back & forth. RIP Darling. ❤️🌹

I wasn’t expecting that sad ending. My heart goes out to you all. But what a blessing to have been able to have such joy with a wild bird for a time. ❤️

I felt the whimsy, the joy and the grief all within 3 minutes. Beautiful story. ❤

I have a small family of crows on our property. I put out whole, raw peanuts for them to enjoy. They call, raucously, to me when I am outside, certain it will encourage me to put out more peanuts. Also, we had a rescue Border Collie, similar to Sam. We lost him this spring, shortly after his 11th birthday. The joy, insight...and even the heartbreak resulting from interacting with animals is part of life...a very special part. Thank you.

I have a large group of sparrows by my job. I work at an auto body shop. My coworkers and I feed them every day. They’ve become so trusting of us that they will come by our feet asking for seeds while we walk through the parking lot. One day while one of my coworkers was feeding them, a large predator bird snatched one of our sparrows and flew off. It was absolutely heart breaking. Our birds were gone for a few days after that but eventually all came back over the course of a week or two. They bring us such joy during our breaks. We go out and visit with them

An ex girlfriend of mine found a baby crow and raised it. It began picking up words over the years and developed an incredible vocabulary. When it talked you would think it was a person. Crows are extremely intelligent and great talkers

I felt in love with crows a couple of years ago. Since that time I have crow friends all over the city. They learn your time table so amazingly fast and wait for you every day, as long you are kind enough and give them a goodie. I never feel alone anymore because I know for sure there are some nice animals and plant spirits around every where I go. But Darling and your story with her are something special, like a blessing.

What a wonderful yet bittersweet story. How precious, the time all of you had together!

This was bittersweet yet I'm in complete tears and bawling, I had this relationship with a crow for 30 years of my life before he passed I named him Smokey He will knock on my door every day with his beak I would feed him when I ran out of food he would untie my shoes we had an intense beautiful relationship, all I can say is I'm so very sorry for your loss That is very devastating God bless you and the beautiful work you do.. God bless...❤

I am sorry for your loss. But, what a privilege Darling gave you. Having the opportunity to be friends with a wild crow is something most of us will never know.❤️

So amazing that the cat played with the bird also. Swatting at the bird with her claws in so as not to hurt her! Wonderful. I’m so grieved she was lost. We can love nature but we have to realize that we cannot control it.

What a mind blowing gift of a crow. I rescued a baby Aussie Raven a year ago having fallen from a nest, a few feathers and no parents. She stayed wild in my yard, we bonded quickly and this fighter made it through the last winter's rains and cold temperatures. Other ravens kept kicking her out of the tree she settled and she was a target for predators and so I have spent 1,000 hours running around 5am onwards waiting for her hunger calls or tuned into her terror crys as tuned in like mama raven. It is now nesting season and has been repeatedly attacked by these ravens and without an aggressive bone in her body she was near death and terrified and miraculously ran into the tiny cage and took her home. It has all been stressful as it is illegal to feed/house them and I have had some first class arseholes putting me through grief over this because they want her shot/euthanized. I just spent my last dollars on a cage that I hope is big enough to last the years. Have decided to domesticate her now, she is a loner, a softy, I am her friend, she refuses to eat worms because they wriggle and terrify her and so offal, fruit, nuts and her summer treat of watermelon and being safe is the tradeoff. I am looking at selling my place and moving rural and so outside nesting season she will have a lot more freedom to get about and just maybe she may befriend my two crazy dogs and animals I collect when on a farm.

I adore how chill Sam is with Darling riding his back!!!

Oh man, we had a pet crow called Squawky. He was so smart and we hung out together constantly. I still miss him today and I'm now 59 years old. I have so many cool stories about him but my favorite is when he found out where we went to school and no kidding, he'd look in the windows to find out where we were (my brothers and I) and start tapping on the window lol. He was a funny, goofy ball of feathers but he was my best buddy in the day. 😂❤😊

I love the end of this video. The somber reality of what happens to our wild animal friends is rarely talked about. I've become a friend of the wild squirrels in my neighborhood. The climb through my bedroom window and jump on my bed. I give them walnuts. Some of my squirrel friends I've become really close with but then one day they don't return. It's so sad but, like you, I have to embrace the new day.

I’ve been feeding families of crows for decades and the fact that darling showed up and you had one in 1 million relationship with a crow like that and was friends with your fairy family was one of the most beautiful stories! Loads of love light and blessings and thank you for sharing your story.

Loved this story. I cried when you said Darling passed. It is so true what you say. Be grateful for every moment, every day that you get to spend with an animal in that special way. At the end of my life, it will be the special times I spent with animals that will be the dearest memories. Live fully, love fully, try to stay out of darkness. Thank you for this beautiful story.

I am so devastated that she passed away in a violent manner. I love crows. You are so blessed to have had the times with her that you did have. This is truly tragic…

Aww, what a bittersweet story, brought tears to my eyes. Although Darlings life was too short, it was filled with love from the most unexpected sources i.e. Dog, Cat, Humans, which she chose to be her friends. Darling is now waiting at Rainbow Bridge so one day you can all be together again! Thanks for sharing

🥺 I wasn’t expecting that ending. But I loved all the footage of Darling with her best buddies. At least she was very loved by their whole family 💕

That crow lived its best life. RIP black birb 😢

I recently lost one of my parrots..so I know the grief she must have felt at Darling’s passing. For me, it was like losing my child..a torrent of sadness overcame me the first few days..and even a few weeks later, I still think of him. RIP

We have a pet jackdaw, I found it injured a few years ago and took it to our vet for repairs. He now lives with our two Llamas and seems to be quite happy. His name is Simon, he enjoys riding around our gardens on one of our cats.

Crows are smarter than most humans 👍

*It's heartening to learn about your special connection with a crow! They are remarkably intelligent creatures.*

I wasn’t expecting that ending and it made me teary-eyed. 😢

What a beautiful story! What sweet amazing animals❤ Now I will grieve for little Darling too 😔

Darling is your crow, part of your forever family. What a blessing and what a heartbreak. 🖤💔🖤🌈✨

Am crying watching this beautiful video knowing Darljng passed away and Sam too. Omg poor babies 😢😢😢 bless them all ❤ they are just so wonderful to watch ❤

Crows NEVER forget a kindness. They are amazing creatures!

We have a raven rescue named Edgar, who lives in a house I built for him on our deck, and every morning he sits on my knee and chats with me while I drink my coffee. Then most of the time, later in the day, he'll come in and take a nap with our cats. He's quite a character.

Darling served her higher, grander purpose ot letting humans connect with wild creatures through her story. I wonder if her imprinting with other animals and humans made her lose her fright/flight instinct. Even so, she will always be remembered by you and your family and many who watched her story.

Awwww what a beautiful connection and unspoken love they all shared! Poor Darling was probably just trying to make a new friend 😢 May she fly free in heaven until they all meet again.🙏🏽👱🏻‍♀️🐾🐾🌹

This story took an unexpected turn. Very sad to hear what happened. The moments with Darling, however brief, will be cherished forever.

Heartwarming to hear that you had a special bond with a crow! They are very intelligent!

Praise GOD !!! HE is responsible for creating all animals and moreover HE gave certain animals amazing intelligence, also personality, empathy & the desire to care for others, it's all too incredible. Thank YOU Father GOD, for all the fantastical abilities YOU visited upon some of YOUR creatures...WOW !!!

Adorable... I love crows and ravens. In the winter on those really cold days I would have try letting her in the house to play and eat. they like peanuts too, they break open the shells and eat the peanuts... Awwww, so sorry she is gone... How sad because they can live to a pretty good age.

Darling was a special bird. So glad that she had fun with you and your wonderful animals. You gave her the best life, thank you. xxx

Crows and Ravens are amazing,incredible birds❤

I am saddened by your loss of Darling. However, continue to remember all those wonderful times of interaction with Darling, Gigi and Sam. Darling had a wonderful and amazing life for a crow and that is what should be remembered.

That was one interesting friendship between animals thank you so much for sharing. RIP Darling😥

What a beautiful love story with uncommon friendships between a crow, dog and cat. Three types of animals most notably wouldn't get along but somehow did in this unique union. Rest in Peace, Darling... You're such a beautiful, precious & loving crow, and for that, we love you & will never forget you b/c thanks to your mom for sharing, with us, your amazing story together with your dog & cat siblings.❤❤❤

This story is deeply touching. We all need to learn this precious lesson. I wish we could learn it without going through the sadness. May peace prevail on earth 🙏

Sad and beautiful. "Be grateful for a sunrise and a new day that you get. Never take anything for granted"

Darling remembered the kindness shown by this lady. What a wonderful, heartwarming story. A very sad ending, but that is life as well.

Love & friendship comes in all forms! RIP Darling, she was so grateful for the love you all gave! ❤ Great story!

Ah so sorry to hear of the loss of Darling .... Thank you for looking after her and for making her life so much fun .. ❤❤

I feel you can tell good souls when animals go them freely. This is spiritually healing 🙏❤️🌍

Each and every day of our lifes is a GIFT and NOT A GIVEN RIGHT.

Funny how animals can help you get your thoughts & priorities right; often better than most people can.

It always warms my heart when I see people and animals all getting along. It's also heartbreaking to see that friendships come to an end Definitely a reminder to not take things for granted.

Lovely - just shows how all animals can get on together.

I didn’t knew Dear Darling passed away, the predator bird had to choose Darling! If it would other bird - the loss would be the same, but we feel when we are connected. I am so touched by the kindness and generosity of the owner when she found Darling first , she rethought and fetched for her for her safety- what a bonding. And the sweetness and smartness of Darling poured a lot love and happiness to the family. Surely the owner and her Sam and Gigi miss Darling. She is so right - a new sunshine is a blessing that shouldn’t be thought for granted. Alhamdulillah you met each other. And the connection takes the eternity, In sha Allah.

This is such a beautiful story. I recently raised a baby magpie I found in a dumpster. Bubba was only two or three days old and he quickly became the axis around which my world revolved. It was my hope that he would have a chance to meet my kitties when he was big enough. .At first I could not interest him in bathing although his bedroom had a small fountain and three shallow bowls. Finally, he edged down my arm and onto my submerged hand to bathe. He was so jubilant at the prospect of our water 'play time' that it became a twice or three time daily routine. He stayed in the upstairs rooms and flew from one to the other or sat on my head or shoulder until roosting time when he retired to his own room. I regret not filming him but did take hundreds of photos of him during the 3 months he lived here. The plan was to keep him safe until October when magpies drop their territorial stance and form flocks for the winter but a violent storm blew open his window before dawn and he was gone. I was so afraid he wouldn't survive but within a few days he called back to me using our unique sounds. I wept and wept with joy. I often see him with his magpie mum who is helping him fly more elegantly - hopefully she has had more success teaching him to eat worms! Thank you for sharing this sweet footage with us. I will treasure the heart opening gift of the opportunity to nurture Bubba's incredible, playful, loving little soul and seeing your story has made me feel a little less lonely. The best to you and your menagerie. XX

I am so sorry for your loss. Some animals just bond with us. It is so sweet that after you brought her to your deck, she decided to become a family member. This is a beautiful video and she will be in your heart forever. You gave her much happiness and she gave it back.

Amazing interspecies interactions! Sorry to hear of Darling & Sam's passing; but what amazing memories they gave their human... Corvids really do seem to be the most remarkable birds, so intelligent, with a real sense of humour & their whole own society within the flock.

Made me cry 😢. Beautiful story . Thank you for sharing your story x

I had a free-ranging pet crow as a kid. What fun. So smart and funny. Would come a peck on my window in the morning until I got up and talked to him. Got to be one of the smartest animals on the planet.

What a blessing to have a wild animal choose you and your critters to be her friend. I’m sorry you lost her. I know that hurts.

This is one of those stories where, if you didn't have video, the first thing that would enter my mind is doubt because it overcame such unbelievable odds to even happen. What a wonderful and surreal experience you've had.

Crows are highly intelligent.

Cute smart bird Darling 🌳🌲🌱🌿☘️🍀🌎🌍🌏💚💞live forever in hearts☀️☀️☀️🙏

When wild animals become buddies with you it shows you have good energy that all creatures can sense. Thanks for sharing.

Be grateful when wild animals trust you. I've had so many over the years - squirrels, rabbits, opossums, raccoons & every bird imaginable. It's the best feeling when they understand you're safe & won't harm them, especially when they pass that info to future generations.

Every second is a blessing in disguise, cherish and savor every second this life has to offer.

Oh man. That was beautifully told. When she said a grief I had never known. Really got me. What a sweet person. ❤ a sweet animal family.

These animals are incredibly intelligent,some even consider them to be far more intelligent than even chimpanzees,and I believe it!

What a beautiful story! We can learn so much from animals and how they interact. I’m sorry Darling didn’t survive, but what a fantastic memory! Thank you! ❤

Oh, I'm so sorry!! What a beautiful story and you allowed her to stay wild. I'm heartbroken too.

Very sorry for your loss, the relationship is one of a kind and you are lucky to have witnessed and experienced it. We all know DArling is in a better place.

What a poignant and uplifting story... birds are so amazing and funny, I thank the channel for sharing this and feel sure Darling is very much with her loved ones still and having a wonderful time, free and adored in birdy heaven! 🌈♥

It’s a true blessing to enjoy such special friendships with entirely different species. Clearly Darling was a beautiful soul. 💋

Darling is playing with cats and dogs in heaven now. Gigi and Sam will see Darling again one day

RIP Darling ....crows are very intelligent birds!!! I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.😢❤

Birds from the Crow family are special. Tales of their interactions with humans have been documented over centuries.

What a lovely story and great video clips! Thanks so much for sharing!

What a lovely story and thank you for sharing. Animals have a way of becoming very central to our lives. Last year I took our beloved little 6mth old Netherland Dwarf bunny Lentil for a routine de-sexing. The vet called and said he'd had a very rare reaction to the anaesthetic and they couldn't bring him back. I'm a 55yo bloke and tears are not my thing, no matter what but I found myself crying like a baby - first time in probably 45 years. I felt so lost and gutted that this little life had been taken away. The guilt was unbearable. These little creatures are so important to us! Cheers from Sydney - Dave

hands down my favorite "feel good" animal story. it just has everything including reality....thank you.

My god, can we learn so much from animals. They are the greatest love and represent the most purest, wonderful innocence and the best in life. God bless these beautiful animals with continued good health, happiness and love.

Crows are extremely intelligent and talk to each other. The rest of the crows around your home know about your kindness and love for Darling. My brother and I rescued an injured crow several years ago. We still have crows watching over our ducks to this day

So glad Sam is still around, and sad about Darling. You and your 4 footers brought great joy she wouldn't have had otherwise. And she lived the free life she was meant to. Which could have been far shorter, w/o your compassion.

Such a tender and heartwarming story. And what a pretty name, Darling.

That was such a great story. The friendship with Darling the crow. I am glad that you were able to enjoy that time together.😊

That’s so sad. I’m sorry about Darling. What a special gift she gave you all. 💔

Bless, her precious little heart so poignant, and beautifull. Such, a lovely compassionate lady, im so sorry for your loss.

What a lovely memorial for Darling. I could tell that it still grieves you. We had a big Tom in the house. Every morning he would have a crow that would sit on the tree outside and ‘converse’ with Silver. Silver would reply back. Many months of this. It was a delight to see.

Beautiful story ❤❤ Thank you for everything you did for that little bird. God bless you.

An incredible interaction with a wild crow. Sweet Darling. Really so touching…..what a treat to wake up to Darling’s love and sense of adventure each day. Sorry for the huge loss. Darling had such a presence…she was such a wonderful friend, such an amazing intelligent companion……she chose you…because you all are good and kind and inquisitive……❤❤❤❤

I'm sorry you lost darling. I'm pretty sure she's up there boasting on how AWESOME her human pets here on earth were. I'm sure you guys made her heart sing just as much as she did to yours. Thx for sharing the story.

What a show!!! They are so precious. God Bless your family and critters. I love you for your kindness.

RIP Darling. She had a playful and loving heart.

What a wonderful experience your family and pets had with Darling! I believe we will see our animals again. It’s just a matter of time. I’ve read that crows tell other crows about people, etc. Hope another crow comes your way!❤

Thank you for capturing so many beautiful moments of Darling’s visits and for sharing them! I had a rescued crow when I was young and still remember the joy he brought our family. Our animal friends come into our hearts for a reason that benefits both them and ourselves. It seems they always leave too soon, but that may be an important part of our enlightenment; to carry the love and joy in our hearts❣️

I'm so sorry for your loss. Darling was a very special soul, and bless you for helping her out and becoming part of her extended family. I'm sure she knows how much she is loved. ❤

❤❤❤I was so sad at the end but you will always remember the time Darling was there❤❤❤

That brought back a lot of memories of a fledgling starling that I had when I was twelve. He was just in his pin feather stage when I rescued him from a lake where he had fallen. I was sure that the turtles would get him so I fished him out and took him home. My dad and I fed him crushed rice and oats in milk with an eye dropper and small pieces of ground beef. He slept in a box in our utility room where the dryer was usually on and kept the room warm. When he had his full feathers we took him outside and I would put him on my finger and move my arms up and down to exercise his wings until he was able to fly to the trees in our yard and back. We would dig a hole in the yard uncovering worms and grubs and feed them to him until he got the idea. Then he would wait patiently for me or my dad to unearth a worm and he would hop in the hole to grab it. He perched on our TV tower that was anchored on the ground rather than on the roof and gave us a way to climb it to clear the roof of snow and leaves in the winter without having to use a ladder. He was safe there and if my mom was drying clothes it was warm from the dryer exhaust. He stayed near our TV room all summer. But then in the fall when I started school again, I heard him tapping on my bedroom window, something he never did. I knew dad probably put some food out for him when he went to work so I ignored Jake until his tapping became more insistant. I went outside after I dressed and he came flying up to me. I held him on my finger but that was not what he wanted. He got up on my shoulder and caressed my cheek with his head and rubbed his beak on it as well. I gave him a pet or two and put him on his perch saying that I had to go to school. That was the last time I saw him. Now I know he was saying good bye.