Heartwarming Story of a Cute Little Goat Who Was Raised by Foster Dog Parents
Hans was only four days old when his life changed, and the little goat quickly found himself in a home that was anything but ordinary. Instead of growing up with other goats, he was taken in by Julie and Basiel, a pair of St. Bernard foster parents who treated him like one of their own.
That unusual setup gave Hans a very different kind of childhood, one filled with dog-sized companionship, shared naps, and plenty of time spent right alongside his foster family. Over time, he started acting less like a rescued goat and more like a furry member of the pack.
Now Hans has a reputation of his own, and his bond with the dogs is as adorable as it sounds. Read on.
Band of Brothers

Hans the goat with his foster dog family.
Posing for a Photograph

He fit in faster than anyone expected.
Cuddling

Are We There Yet?!

Hans seems perfectly happy keeping up with the dogs wherever they go.
A Match Made in Heaven
Chatting Up
He looks right at home in the middle of the pack.
Also heart-melting, meet Himalaya the Labrador Retriever as he approaches a boy with Down syndrome.
Two Peas in a Pod
Hans the Goat with His Boys
The Three Musketeers
Strolling in the Snow
Hanging Together
Cooking Up Something
Guilty Faces
Holiday Postcard
Always Ready for a Photoshoot
Out on a Stroll
What a sweet little goat life.
For another foster triumph, see how Sarge, the 9-year-old German Shepherd, adopts orphaned fawns.