Owl is adopted by greyhound

A greyhound and an owl have formed a bizarre friendship at an animal centre.

Six-month-old pup Torque adopted tiny baby owl Shrek when she was taken from her mother for her own protection aged just three days.

Keepers feared Shrek’s mum would eat her first offspring if she became stressed.



Adoptive dad Torque is now guarding the rare long-eared owl at the home of head falconer John Picton.

Shrek is free to roam the lounge as she strengthens her legs and often snuggles up to Torque on the sofa.

John said: “Their relationship is so unusual but also rather sweet."

There's a video here.