Animal friendships are truly special, especially when they involve different animals that have grown fond of each other.

The bond between the two animals in this video is truly exceptional:

It’s a best friendship between the giant turtle Tilly G. and the cute little dog Skippy.

But what was their first encounter like?

Opposites Attract

Tilly G. is a calm and rather slow-moving turtle that, according to her owner, takes several hours to wake up in the morning.

On the other hand, the little puppy Skippy is the complete opposite of Tilly G. He is full of energy and explores his world at lightning speed.

When Skippy’s owners bring the puppy to their home with the turtle, they are not sure how Tilly G. will react to her new sibling.

Love at First Sight

It was supposed to be just an initial, brief introduction between the little puppy and the big turtle.

However, it’s immediately clear that the two animals find each other very intriguing. Skippy gives the turtle little kisses, and Tilly G. observes the dog attentively.

Now, the dog Skippy greets his friend Tilly G. every morning with exuberant jumps and little kisses. The owner of this unlikely pair says,

“Tilly G. doesn’t shy away from Skippy. He could easily retreat into his shell, hiss at him, or walk away. Instead, he goes up to him.”

Winning Hearts on the Internet

Not only Skippy and Tilly G.’s owner is thrilled about this extraordinary and unlikely friendship, but also viewers on YouTube are touched by this pair that couldn’t be more different.

Drmelissastitz comments on the video:

“I just love to see different animals becoming best friends as if by magic. It’s so precious!”

In the comments, there’s also praise for the owner of this pair.

For example, levitus._3507 comments,

“I love how this woman just brings home every animal she falls in love with. Soon her garden will be an animal playground.”

Would you like to meet this unlikely pair of friends? Then take a look at the video yourself!