Abandoned Ducks Stalks New Family Until They Take Him Home | The Dodo

A duck was abandoned by a lake and refused to leave this family alone until they adopted him. Now he wears a dog harness to go hiking with the pack! 🦆💛
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[@solomcfc82]

This story would make a brilliant children's book, you could write it about the dogs and ducks adventures together!!! 🐕🦆

[@bonniepwtf]

I agree!📚

[@w.s.9811]

Agree! 👍

[@guanhock8776]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@janmay3901]

Focus on acceptance across species and abilities/disabilities like kids innately know how to do. That dog is pretty special too

[@tbrooks5015]

💯

[@fredziffle5219]

Someone raised this duck with their dogs, then tried to “wild” him but it doesn’t always work. He’s lucky you found him.

[@SleepyKittens]

It could be that the duck original parent passed away, or unable to care for the duck.

[@jerirasulo9543]

YES YES YES thank goodness you e found!!! How would he ever get food and water for himself. Good job!!!

[@hafirenggayuda]

Could be also, somebody convinced/harassing the previous owner to "release" the duck.

[@EricHamm]

To be fair domesticated ducks are super rare. You can't do this with a wild duck.

[@lovepet4565]

More like tried to get rif of him He would have been eaten asap by a coyote

[@ironhead9507]

I hate when people just drop off animals, there's too many places that will take unwanted pets. Thankfully he found you guys

[@emilymccabe5521]

Exactly. I don’t understand why people don’t drop them off at shelters or even sell them online. Like ten dollar dog.

[@ADom0]

@@emilymccabe5521 there are fees for surrendering animals at a lot of shelters and people don’t want to pay that or can’t pay it. Edit: selling them online though I don’t see why people can’t do that. Maybe cause they are lazy

[@annettefournier9655]

First off there has to be a shelter or rescue for animal welfare. Then the drop off fee can be hundreds of dollars ( in our area it's 200 per cat and 300 per dog) people have lost jobs don't have that money. Maybe they couldn't afford the duck any longer or had to move and couldn't keep him and had no options. At least they brought him to water where he could have a chance to learn to forage. Didn't lock him up and just leave him to starve. Glad he found people to help.

[@lottasunshine1325]

@@ADom0 - Actually, I would never sell a pet online unless there was a way of doing a background check. There are people who use animals as bait in dog fights or worse.

[@Mama-Ames]

A place where one can welcome animals of every shape & size, where they SHARE the place WITH you, where they're loved unconditionally & are Family... THIS is what makes a "Home." Welcome Home sweet Roo.💕X💕O💕X💕O💕X💕O💕

[@TheAlphaDingo]

Really coool - never knew domesticated ducks wouldn't be accepted by wild ducks. I assume the former owner who abandoned the duck, didn't know the same either. Great he has a new family to be a part of

[@franheck1]

Actually we raised a Canada Goose and a Mallard Duck from eggs. My hen Chicklette brooded the eggs and raised them. When the Mallard became an adult he stalked my hens and tried mating with them. We ended up taking him to a place where a woman raised orphaned Mallards for our wildlife rescue and then released them into the wild on a five acre pond on her property. Not only did they do fine but my Mallard fit right in with them. It all depends on how it's done.

[@SleepyKittens]

Very sad that domesticated animals can sometimes get killed or hurt by their wild peers... so it really can depend on the type and also personality of the wild peer(s).

[@mcallister..b8891]

You'd think the guy would at least google that before ditching a friendly domesticated animal

[@deepspire]

He probably didn’t see that as abandoning, but rather as setting it free.

[@jenniferb.9404]

@@franheck1 Sounds like all the ducks were in same boat, not actually wild. Good they had a sanctuary to be “wild” together in safety!

[@KevinKimmich44024]

Ducks really do have unique personalities. It is interesting that we don't assume that's the case until we experience it first hand.

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look at peace ♫ (￣ ▽ ￣) ✨👍 May the ducks heal you (￣ ▽ ￣) ✨👍🦆 I want you to spread peace all over the world (￣ ▽ ￣) ✨👍💕💕💕

[@jonnothetrucker]

You hear this all the time when people say "oh it's just a duck" or "it's only a cow, it doesn't understand" stuff like that really makes me wonder how narrow minded some people can be

[@zimjun7]

@@jonnothetrucker Yes. I just CAN'T understand that thinking!!! or better yet....feeling!!!!

[@jonnothetrucker]

@@zimjun7 yeah I just don't understand how people could be so narrow minded and ignorant

[@bakerxlove7893]

@@jonnothetrucker Agreed. It's frustrating, but thank goodness there are people that do care, who are openminded and understand that other living beings are really not that different from humans. We're only guaranteed this one life, as far as we know it and we all deserve to live a good life. Stories like this one, really do make me feel like I'm not alone in the way that I think. It's sad that somebody would drop off this duck, but I'm glad he was found by such caring people.

[@rupertmiller9690]

3 animals, 9 legs, and a couple big hearts.

[@discodiana1984]

We have 2 dogs with a total of 7 legs. Maybe we need two more legs with webbed feet at the ends.

[@obiwankenobi9439]

2 penises and a cloaca.

[@rupertmiller9690]

@@obiwankenobi9439 So, what you're saying is, "Ding-dong, ding-dong, sewer."?

[@DodderingOldMan]

@@obiwankenobi9439 Unlike most other birds, ducks have penises.

[@elainegoates9792]

Who could abandon such a sweet little duck? He's adorable!

[@patsylvest]

Not anyone I would ever call a friend!

[@jellyfuu]

They might just want to release him in the wild

[@theduckfather7492]

@@jellyfuu that's abuse since domestic ducks are not meant for the wild. It's like dumping a dog into the wild. This duck is a domestic Khaki Campbell

[@angiearbogast5424]

I had a neighbor growing up that raised ducks and pheasants. They also had a chocolate lab, and one of their ducks was in love with this dog. Followed him everywhere. The dog would always come over to our house to visit, and the duck was always with him. It was very sweet.

[@RipsGirl]

The duck was imprinted on the dog, not in love.

[@margaretstutts4362]

I wish others would realize domestic ducks cannot survive in the wild. Thank you!

[@kristinehansen.]

Yes. This applies to most animals.

[@Cool_Calm_Cam]

@@kristinehansen. I think some species of bird and mammal can be reintroduced to the wild, but with animals like ducks, their lives are often determined right after hatching.

[@Buck_Fiden658]

and anyone who just drops off an animal abandoning it after domestication is one of the worst humans ever.

[@margaretstutts4362]

@@Buck_Fiden658 agreed.

[@margaretstutts4362]

@@kristinehansen. yes. I was just focusing on ducks. Had a trio named Huey, Dewey and Louie as a toddler.

[@alisonmason7593]

Thank you for being so vigilant as this poor duck wouldn’t have survived without you as his family 🦆quack you so much🙏🏻✨✨✨✨🦆

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look at peace ♫ (￣ ▽ ￣) ✨👍 May the ducks heal you (￣ ▽ ￣) ✨👍🦆 I want you to spread peace all over the world (￣ ▽ ￣) ✨👍💕💕💕

[@augustreil]

What a great family to adopt an abandoned duck.

[@christinewood974]

Wonderful Roo, you were so lucky he picked you and the dogs to be his family! 🦆🐕🐕👩

[@annajbanana2132]

I love this story. Poor little guy never would have made it on his own. You and your husband are amazing. They make great pets. Why would someone throw him away?

[@marylarson4905]

I used to feed ducks and geese every day. When I called their names they would come even when they were out in the bay. Yes they have their little personalities. I loved them😺

[@spookynerd38]

I had a pet duck as a teenager. She was wonderful. They really do have a personality, and respond to their name being called. She also was raised around dogs, and thought she was a dog. Her name was Hannah and she lived to the ripe old age (for a duck) of 12. All the best to Roo and his new wonderful family! 🦆

[@jellyfuu]

12 years?? Wow I didnt know they could live so Long

[@bluesbros0289]

Do they fly?

[@mayweather6621]

@@jellyfuu Longer. I see a couple on my way to work. I had to look up what human food is okay for their diet. The wife is definitely wearing the feathers in their relationship.🦆🦆

[@mayweather6621]

@@bluesbros0289 Yes. And when they are a couple they stay for life. Just like penguins 🐧🐧

[@spookynerd38]

@@bluesbros0289 Hannah was a Pekin duck, they are white and on the bigger side. They aren't good at flying. I believe most other ducks can fly.

[@shalacarter6658]

He's adorable! I miss having chickens and ducks. Absolutely they have their own personalities!

[@heidibee501]

Amazing! Ducks and dogs. Who knew? Animals are just people of a different species. And then there are the wonderful humans who facilitate these unique families. I wish a happy life for all of them.

[@Horseluvver]

Animals are the best 'people' i know

[@yolondamorris4208]

I COULDN'T HAVE PUT BETTER MYSELF. BEAUTIFULLY SAID MY DEAR. 😚😉🤗❤❤❤❤

[@kathleendearana4498]

Thank you for accepting this poor guy into your pack! You guys are awesome!

[@MrRickkramer]

You can’t always get what you want, but when you try sometimes, you might get what you need 🙏🏻

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

Thats really cool. The Three Amigos. Must be cool to have a duck friends. Was fun to watch. Great video

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look at peace ♫ (￣ ▽ ￣) ✨👍 May the ducks heal you (￣ ▽ ￣) ✨👍🦆 I want you to spread peace all over the world (￣ ▽ ￣) ✨👍💕💕💕

[@jamespisano1164]

Such an adorable and heartwarming story. Roo got so lucky! I love this girl. What a neat person to take in a duck out of the blue, with no former knowledge.

[@seviregis7441]

I can’t stop giggling with this story, that adorable quacker waddling along with the dogs in his harness... love it. God bless the family, they’re awesome.

[@Narrowway7]

A tripod. A duck. And a shiba! Cutest little family ever 😭

[@amandah2866]

Aww, so cute! He got lucky finding the right human to care for him.

[@lararabb8888]

You are blessed to be the leader of this pack.

[@contessalouannec8064]

Shame on the person that just dropped him off. BUT Thank You to you good people for taking him in.

[@s.h.harvey1656]

I'm so grateful for people like you guys that "just know" when it comes to animals. Abandoning animals, especially after being domesticated, is NEVER ok. I don't even want to imagine what would have happened to this sweet guy had you not rescued him. Thank you & good job✌🏼❤🤗

[@LP-fy8wr]

We need more heartwarming stuff like this. Especially nowadays

[@evelyneparisien8483]

That’s a happy duck

[@billyodonoghue1011]

He's preening his friends he's so good

[@joyceseleska8622]

What an adorable addition to your family. I’m so happy you realized what he wanted and you saved him and he fits right in with your family. Way to go!!!

[@cathyjohnson9895]

I am so glad this family took Roo in.lts ashamed people get tired of their pets and put them out somewhere.Roo is one blessed duck,now he has a loving home .

[@dark14life]

Whoever abandoned that duck sentenced him to death. You cannot abandon a domestic animal in the wild and expect them to survive. Luckily, those fine humans gave him a pardon and took him in. Well done, humans.

[@lexgo8013]

Ayo chill

[@obiwankenobi9439]

Its a wild breed tho. Not a domesticated breed. That duck was tamed. But its a wild duck.

[@theduckfather7492]

@@obiwankenobi9439 No it's a domestic khaki Campbell. Not something wild

[@barbaracurtis954]

He looks soooooo happy and the dogs are so cute with him. It just goes to show how love works, those dogs and the duck could care less that they're "different" :-)

[@piggylover4808]

I'm so happy you adopted him instead of bringing him to a sanctuary or zoo where he just wouldn't get the attention he needs and deserves! Roo is really a pet and he's so lucky you claimed him!

[@sylviadrummond7293]

Lucky little duck to have found such a lovely family

[@Swnsasy]

Like they say, you don't get the animal you want, you get the animal you need.. They know who they should walk up too!

[@cattailer1077]

Oh, how the Universe matched you up with that special duck on that special day! Thank you for being there💖👍

[@dianajones8598]

God bless your happy sweet family!

[@FireCrack83]

My sister found two young ducks (like weeks old) in a parking lot when we were kids. Theire dead mother close to them. We raised them in our house/garden. It was so funny to watch them picking for insects and other food or swim in our little fishpond. After few month we let them go into a nearby lake! hope they are still doing good in theire live

[@vivianwells2032]

Seeing that someone adopted a tripod dog made me so happy. Would be interesting to hear his story. Definitely has the right owners.

[@markrumfola9833]

Animals can be very happy around people. It's up to us to see & Enjoy.

[@buddybrown4691]

God Bless His creatures and those who care!!!!

[@PatrickRyan150]

Love that whole happy family...beautiful!

[@Jonathan01ukk]

Sounds like the start of a joke: A three legged Dog and a Duck walk into a bar. Dog says, "Two beers, please." Barman say, "You can't drink a beer with only one paw." Dog says, "Why'd you think I brought the duck?!"

[@larey12]

Don't mean to be pedantic but if the dog only had one leg it wouldn't be 'walking' into a bar.

[@nicolekitchen80]

Jonathan Evans, your Joke made me laugh 😂 🤣 😅

[@michellecox1742]

😹

[@suep9445]

@@larey12 (three legged dog...)

[@larey12]

@@suep9445 - It's three legged now - he used edit lol.

[@cuddles4068]

It never ceases to amaze and bewildee me how people just abandon animals..their pets..their family. Such good luck he found you...perfect loving family ❤🙏

[@ollieduracell]

For duck's sake this is adorable

[@eyesup9542]

He has surprisingly intelligent eyes. What a personality! I’m so glad he found you and was incorporated into your family 💖🥰

[@brianvail9212]

Thank you for the love of a duck 🦆

[@michellevanderbyl]

Lucky ducky. Thank goodness he found His perfect family. He's just too cute.

[@diannemilne3922]

After everything that has happened. It’s so refreshing to see positive things and this is beautiful to watch these beautiful animals enjoying there time together.

[@ellentravers7889]

Indeed. It took my mind off the terrible things going on in the world, just for a little while.

[@lesliebiggar8143]

They need their own KZbin channel! That is just adorable. Thank you for rescuing that sweet duck & making him part of your pack family! ❤

[@zazilicious]

I never thought I would see a duck on a leash 😂😂😂 how cute 😍😍

[@sandisterling9692]

Thank you so much for rescuing this precious little soul. He is absolutely adorable 🥰

[@tomhoward9142]

You and your pack rock!!!

[@merlynscave]

Oh, how wonderful. Thank you for being kind to him.

[@laurielaurie8280]

I love people who care and love animals! ❤

[@debbyangenni4616]

So beautiful, thank you for making him apart of your family. 🦆🐕🐕‍🦺

[@animalntelligence3170]

Even wild ducks will seek human help sometimes -- a female duck being annoyed by a male duck might come to sit near humans. A mother duck asked for help when her ducklings were stuck in a storm drain.

[@unknownnln9172]

There was a goose with skuleosis or however that's spelled. Well it's partner allowed me to help and take it from the water. It was almost like it knew he needed help and that I was doing just that. Unfortunately the rescue that came and got him tried but couldn't same him.. DON'T FEED BREAD TOO DUCKS/GEESE it's terrible. Feed them peas, lettuce (not iceberg), and things of that nutritious nature. They love all kinds of veggies

[@SIGMARI0]

You are a beautiful person! God bless you

[@relaxingpets]

Such a wholesome story and family. Praying that they live a long and happy life. 🙏

[@robdobson5056]

So funny. Love it that he found some good humans!

[@dubayew3235]

Love your unusual family, thank you for caring,

[@olgarhodes1648]

He sure is a Lucky Duck to have been found & accepted by such beautiful souls!😃💖🐕🦆🐕

[@camillea7697]

These wonderful people never cease to touch my heart by rescuing these stranded and abused creatures.

[@monkeytennis7477]

So sweet! Thank you for rescuing this gentle duck 🦆!

[@carolbreeden8854]

It's ok good to see roo so loved🥰

[@laurac86]

I didn’t even realize the brown dog is missing a front leg until almost the end! So happy the duck found you guys and is living a happy life with the dogs!

[@Kcali111]

I love these animal n human moments of beauty.

[@retro.x]

Well…. That just melted my ❤️❣️ Thank you for taking Roo home and making him a part of the family! How precious 🙏🏻

[@MrDoodlebug68018]

Love this duck & the family that saved him. Ducks are amazing animals with awesome personalities. A KZbin family from Texas decided they didn't want their domesticated duck anymore and took it to a lake nearby they just left it. People gave them a hard time including myself because I knew he wouldn't make it. I really hope that duck found an amazing home like this little mallard guy. 🦆❤

[@rosestar8293]

Thank you for being so kind to him. You guys are great.

[@malcolmshvac6692]

didnt know you needed a duck till you got one

[@siam5579]

I never realized ducks could be so cute 😂 I would totally fall in love with him ❤️💜💕

[@erlandawilliams7349]

This is just a sweeeeeeeet family.

[@sunshinesky3114]

It's wonderful you took him in, otherwise he would have never made it. He's happy with the whole family! Thank you!

[@susanmulvey6311]

Beautiful dogs! You guys are so caring, I see that in the dogs you have! Someone mentioned this would make a great children’s book. Glad the dogs accepted the duck! Bless you all!!

[@monicamcintosh5569]

Omg that is the cutest dang duck!!!!! God bless her for rescuing roo! Absolute cute family her and her dogs and Roo! The perfect fit

[@deannaray4837]

Very heartwarming story ❤

[@joannemurdock7899]

Liv thank u for taking this full of character duck home with you! You really have saved this sweet duck!

[@triviaguy0071]

What a sweet and touching story ❤️❤️ Big thanks to the couple who took him in and made him a member of the family 😃😃😃

[@caSHABube1]

All those animals in factory farms want a family like this.

[@Eric_W]

It's amazing how smart we find out some animals to be... especially when they've been domesticated. So cute to see

[@strawberrymoonphased]

How gorgeous. Thank you for finding him and taking him home with you! Roo is so lucky to have been found by you guys.

[@ThomasLeonard454]

This is Awesome. Just goes to show that critters know who the Good people are. Thank you for being 1 of those people. Not all of us can do or are able to do what kind hearted people like you do.

[@pinkypinky3229]

THIS IS THE MOST CUTEST, ADORABLE AND BEAUTIFUL STORIES IVE EVER SEEN!! I COULD NOT STOP LAUGHING, OUT OF PURE JOY, WATCHING THIS SITUATION UNFOLD!! THANK GOD THAT CUTIEPIE ROO FOUND YOU GUYS. IT BURNS ME UP KNOWING THAT SOMEONE WOULD BE SO HEARTLESS TO ABANDON ANY DOMESTICATED ANIMAL LIKE THAT!! BUT THANK THE LORD HE FOUND YOU AND YOUR PRECIOUS PUPS . THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!!

[@a.b516]

Great story. Glad Roo found you. ✌🤘🙏

[@Jazna1]

A true Lucky Duck! Lovely family, what kind and loving people. Bravo!

[@LightSeeker16]

Shame on the person that dumped him and thank you for taking him in. ❤❤❤

[@ritavalade7049]

Very sweet! So are you folks too!!

[@lillianlopez2691]

GREAT story 🤩🤩🤩 What a shame he was abandoned 😭😭😭😭 I don't understand why anyone would abandon an animal in this day & age with so many safe options available for animals. SHAME on ppl who cruely abandon any animal!!!!!

[@neva.2764]

Focus on the helpers 😉

[@sherrie9241]

This whole story is as cute as can be...So lovely

[@jamiereinhardt9859]

Duck's make the greatest pet's!!, they have so much character and personality.

[@blackdragoncyrus]

ducks and pets

[@rainbowfox1934]

You are incredibly kind to notice this duck was actually a pet and take him home. He adores you for it.

[@DrPe-ef1yf]

What a beautiful story and lovely people and animals. Thank you 🤗

[@brihmendiola4347]

You are so fortunate to have a beautiful, loving duck come and take shelter to your home. I would be over the moon if it happens to me.

[@alfredbonnabel7022]

SO PRECIOUS TO MY HEART ❤️ THANK YOU FOR GIVING HIM A HAPPY LIFE.

[@linda6987]

Thank you for the rescue! ♥️

[@pbezunartea]

Liv, you have the cutest family!

[@write2judie]

Bless these people for taking this duck home.