Manitoba dog surprises owner by nursing rescued kitten

A dog in Manitoba named Phoenix has been seen nursing a kitten named Snickers, surprising her owner, Patricia Tschanen. Tschanen, an experienced animal foster, noted she had never witnessed such behavior before. Phoenix, a nearly one-year-old puppy, survived a distemper outbreak that killed her siblings. After being rescued, she formed a bond with Snickers, an eight to ten-week-old kitten Tschanen recently took in. Tschanen discovered that Phoenix was lactating after consulting a veterinary technician. The two animals have since become inseparable, often found cuddling together in their favorite spot under Tschanen's desk.