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While most dogs love to snuggle with people (and sometimes other dogs, or even cats), Ingo has found some unlikely cuddle companions – owls. The German shepherd discovered a surprising compatibility with these feathered friends when his mom, Tanja Brandt, began bringing home rescue animals.
Brandt brought owls that had suffered from falls or traffic injuries to her home in Germany. She began documenting Ingo’s adventures with the owls after noticing how caring the dog was with them. He made his first owl friend, named Poldi, in 2015, and has befriended every owl in Brandt’s care ever since.
In addition to rescuing animals, Brandt has authored five books and teaches animal and photography workshops. Indeed, she’s quite a talented photographer and has captured many amazing shots of Ingo and his owl friends, ranging from cute to breathtaking.
Brandt says of her photos: “I wanted nice pictures of my animals. Photos that reflect the soul and character of each animal.”
Like peas in a pod, Ingo and his pals do everything together. They can be found building snowmen, hiking in the woods, and posing for photos in the forest. During their downtime, they lounge around the house, sometimes watching football matches, and take naps together. He makes friends with each and every owl as they come and go, helping them heal with his sweetness and affection.
Ingo has become Instagram famous, having garnered over 160,000 followers, and is the star of his own product line.
One look at the adorable and strikingly beautiful photographs on Brandt’s Instagram page is enough to understand why it’s so popular. See it for yourself at @Tanja_Brandt.
So sweet of Ingo. Lovely !
Every now and again we are rewarded with a feel good story….
Very special bonds indeed.
All of this torture and cruelty has to stop. Put these monsters on the other end of it.
Absolutely disgusting!!
What a beautiful dog Ingo is. How people can still say that animals have no feelings or sentience is beyond me. You just have to look in their eyes to see their souls, feelings, love and intelligence. Stories like this prove it.
Animals only no love and kindness I wish people would learn from animals how they get along and become friends I rather be with my dog then people i get enjoyment and fun and laughter from him and they make the best listeners animals so I don’t see why there abused we need more stories like this with happy endings it breaks my heart to hear bad things to any animal God bless all animals of the world
Ingo is just a sweetie, and a beautiful animal.
Animals – ALL animals – just amaze me with their awareness.
Humans do not give them the credit or respect they deserve.
When will this all come to an end? WHEN? Maybe never. But I am a firm believer that if we all stand together as one force of human beings, not this trash that call themselves humans, we can defeat them. I am so angry that this can even occur in other countries, but why ours. Because inhumane people pick on anything, animals, humans, etc. who will not be able to stand up for themselves. WE MUST BE NOW AND ACT UNTIL OUR MISSION IS COMPLETE.
Know this, I would be able to do the same exact treatment to whoever did these acts of horrific cruelty and feel no remorse or guilt.
That scares the hell out of me.
Lord hear our prayer and show us HOW TO FINALLY PUT A STOP TO ALL THIS INHUMANE BEHAVIOR. AMEN!
Rev. Doug Bilyeu
Animal Activist
HOPE MINISTRIES
Wallingford, PA.