A baby meerkat which was expected to
die after being abandoned is now being reared by an unusual adoptive mother - a
pet Chihuahua.
Tiny Wilson was born on January 20 -
but was immediately shunned by his real mother as the runt of the litter.
Dennis Drew, 30, owner of
Mablethorpe Seal and animal Sanctuary, in Lincolnshire had the idea of
introducing him to his colleague's pet Chihuahua Kimi - who was going through a
phantom pregnancy at the time. She has reared him as her own ever since.
Mr Drew had the idea
after overhearing a staff member talk about Kimi - who was going through a
phantom pregnancy at the time.
He introduced Wilson to
the dog - who was lactating as part of her phantom pregnancy - and was amazed
when the meerkat fed from her.
More pictures after the cut...
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