Finding a suitable nanny these days is quite challenging! They either demand excessive compensation or prefer minimal fuss.
This nanny, however, is far from the typical babysitter. His remuneration? Snuggles and snacks. His sole aim? To ensure his visually impaired feline companions are safeguarded at all costs.
Introducing Raylan… a GSD mix with fatherly instincts that will amaze you with ooh and ahh.
It’s quite common for dogs to exhibit such behaviors. Numerous instances exist in the canine realm where mothers or fathers have adopted kittens, birds, and various other wild creatures.
Yet, Raylan stands apart. He is the definitive example that cats and dogs can coexist as pals. No, let’s correct that… as FAMILY!
Welcome To The Family
Raylan has consistently been a good boy.
Rescued nine years ago, Raylan received a brand new opportunity in life and committed to doing anything necessary to assist other paws in distress to gain their fresh start.
Raylan’s mommy is quite active in rescuing and fostering animals in addition to Raylan. Ever since Raylan entered his new abode, he has been aiding mommy with the foster initiative.
So, when she received a call from their local shelter in Ontario, she recognized they needed to assist those tiny kittens, too.
Laura, Raylan’s mom, got a call about four partially blind kittens. They were requesting Laura to foster the little ones, and she instantly knew she had to embrace them.
Upon the little ones’ arrival at their temporary residence, Raylan was the first to welcome them. The gentle dog radiates calmness, and I’m sure the kitties sensed that too. Not one of them appeared frightened or anxious, allowing Raylan to sniff them thoroughly.
Before long, a flurry of affectionate kisses ensued, forging an everlasting bond. Raylan welcomed the four felines and promised he would look after them.
The kittens were given super cool names (certainly chosen by Raylan) inspired by superheroes. Raylan got to hang out with Bruce Wayne, Selina Kyle, a.k.a., Batwoman, Peter Parker, and Clark Kent.
With Raylan’s presence, the kittens felt secure. He cared for them as a mother cat would. He even groomed them!
“Grooming them… that’s his favorite activity. When he starts licking the cats, they just adore it,” Laura shared.
The kind-hearted Raylan showered these kittens with abundant affection and attention. In return, the kittens provided Raylan with a project… something that would engage him and make him feel significant.
Raylan always sensed that the kittens faced some impairment. Their eyesight was rather poor and they required additional assistance. Therefore, they depended more on their tactile senses instead of their vision. Raylan grasped that, and he aided them as well!
He would carry them around, positioning them where he believed they should be. Without Raylan’s assistance, the kittens would undoubtedly face challenges, particularly Bruce and Peter… two kittens who turned out to be entirely blind.
Raylan played a crucial role in socializing the kittens, helping them evolve into self-assured cats.
When the time for adoption came, Raylan was delighted to see all the kittens find homes swiftly. Bruce and Peter were even adopted into a family with a dog named Charlie, ensuring their transition was relatively smooth.
However, Raylan still felt as if his heart had been shattered into fragments. He missed those kittens immensely.
Fortunately, his mom, Laura, brought in more foster cats, and Raylan rebounded, ensuring he fulfills his role as the best nanny in the world!
Wait, There’s More!
Bruce, Peter, Selina, and Clark were not Raylan’s first and only kittens. This incredible dog has assisted in fostering over 100 felines! He’s surely a record-breaker.
If you’re curious… no, there were no incidents concerning Raylan and him transporting the kittens in his mouth. All felines remained unharmed, and Raylan demonstrated to be the most gentle of all purebred mutts.
Together, Laura and Raylan regularly foster kittens. Whenever a cat requires a home, some socialization, and a secure environment, local shelters reach out to request Raylan’s care.
Everyone is aware that this doggo will care for kitties better than some cat moms would.
Raylan has quite the supportive community on Instagram. He boasts nearly 110K followers and admirers who LOVE the work he does with the cats.
Naturally, you MUST follow him to witness this extraordinary example of feline and canine affection.