Published 08:37 IST, November 25th 2019
Dog befriends baby giraffe after abandoned in South Africa
A dog in South Africa has befriended a baby giraffe that was abandoned at birth, rescued and taken to a local orphanage
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A dog in South Africa has befriended a baby giraffe that was abandoned at birth, rescued and taken to a local orphan. Jazz giraffe arrived at Rhi Orphan just days after birth. A farmer found him in wild, weak and dehydrated, and called center for help.
Resident watchdog Hunter quickly began to care for newcomer. Caretaker Janie Van Heerden says y bonded immediately. She says baby giraffe h been given IV fluids and is doing much better. He is being fed milk and is trying to eat leaves.
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“Possibly soon he will be able to go home,” she said Friday.
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08:05 IST, November 25th 2019