Dog Caught On Camera Comforting Baby With His Favorite Toy
Tommy the Doberman has already proven he is more than just a family pet. When Nick Elliot and his wife brought baby Macie home earlier this year, their two-year-old dog was ready to meet his new little sister, and the moment quickly showed what kind of companion he is.
The Elliots had seen Tommy be gentle with children before, but this time he surprised them in a bigger way. After settling him in and introducing him to Macie, they later caught him on camera doing something sweet with her favorite toy.
That tiny gesture turned into the kind of moment parents never forget. Read on.
"He is so gentle and careful — it must be a natural instinct."
The Elliots were right about their expectations of Tommy toward their baby girl.
Elliot said, "[We] both greeted Tommy and got him settled before bringing Macie in."
"We let him smell her worn clothes and told him ‘gentle’ ... we brought Macie in, and he was naturally very inquisitive and gentle." He further stated, "It was like he instantly accepted her, as he always wanted to be close but never touched her."
![Elliot said, "[We] both greeted Tommy and got him settled before bringing Macie in."](https://static.pupperish.com/images/iyEKNajcPSXq_10809_700.jpg)
Tommy was already acting like a proud big brother.
Tommy did more than what was expected of him.
Being a sensitive individual, he not only cared for his sister but also made an effort to cheer her up. "He used to do a little sad whine when she cried for the first few days but has now become accustomed to all the new sounds and smells, so he doesn't bat an eyelid," Elliott explained.
"He regularly wanders past and checks on her in her cot, and each time gives a little tail wag if she’s OK."
Then he did something the family did not expect.
This is the same kind of instant bond as the husky cuddling its human baby sister, melting hearts online.
One day, Tommy did something spectacular.
Macie was hungry and crying for her bottle while her mom was in the kitchen preparing it for her. Seeing the situation, Tommy stepped in to comfort her.
To do so, he brought his favorite toy, his teddy bear, to her. The parents were surprised by how Tommy handled the situation when they later saw it on the baby monitor.
Elliot shared that, "We looked back on the camera after Hayley discovered [the teddy] in with her, and that's when we saw what he had done."
"His little tail wagging just made it!"
That camera clip made the whole moment even sweeter.
Although only three weeks have passed since Macie was born, Elliot is very confident about her care and safety.
He is sure that her big brother will always look after her well-being.
Want another “no mom, no problem” comfort story? Read about a baby monkey rejected by his mother who clung to a stuffed toy.
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