Dog's Best Friend: Cutest Canine Companions

In South Carolina, Roscoe the Coonhound and Suria the orangutan share a bond. In San Diego, Tink the dachshund and Henry the three-legged cat form an unlikely friendship.

Carlisle the Lab soothes cheetahs at Columbus Zoo. Mercury the mini horse and Sirius the sheepdog share a bond in Florida. Sheva the Doberman nurtures Kiko the coati in New York.

Bella the Lab plays with Bubbles the elephant in Myrtle Beach. Annabelle the dog bonds with Louise the owl in Nevada. Chance the Pit Bull and Wesley the bull form a bond in Ohio.

In Florida, Bindy the raccoon and Rose the fox form a sibling-like bond. In Oklahoma, Abbie the dachshund and Bone Digger the lion defy instincts with a surprising connection.

In Florida, Tiber the Rat Terrier bonds with Thunder the Bengal tiger. Biscuit the chihuahua and Rose the chicken form a unique bond. Tommy the donkey befriends Humphrey the camel.

In Texas, Hondo the German Shepherd mix helps Mateo the Coatimundi feel at home. Amani the Lab and Winspear the cheetah bond at Dallas Zoo. Bucket the steer and Colton bond in VA.

Sasha the Labrador embraces Sheldon and Spencer, two skinny pigs. Spanky the mini horse bonds with Dally the Jack Russell, while Puka the dog befriends Larry the tortoise.

In Nevada, Lola the Cavalier Spaniel bonds with Pepper the rabbit. In Oregon, Sophira the Shepherd shows affection for Muna the ferret. Titan the Kuvasz helps Indie the foal.

In Ontario, Sheamus the Poodle-Bernese mix bonds with Pookie the Maine Coon. Maverick the Lab and Buddy the steer are resilient. Banksy the Shepherd guards Prince the prairie dog.

In San Francisco, Dill the bulldog and Pickles the pig bond. In Oklahoma, Chance the chimp bonds with tiger cubs Dreya and Gabriel. June the raccoon befriends Waffles the Vizsla.