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The pigeon named Herman and the dog named Lundy are now the Internet’s latest celebrities.
The Internet is filled with stories of animals that form unlikely bonds with each other. Be it a video showing a coyote playing with a badger or a cheetah snuggling with a dog, these stories certainly warm up people’s hearts. Now, there’s a new addition to that list – unlikely friendship between a pigeon which cannot fly and a dog that cannot walk.

The pigeon named Herman and the dog named Lundy are now the Internet’s latest celebrities after images of the BFFs went all sorts of viral online. Shared on the Facebook page of The Mia Foundation – an organization which “rescue animals that are born with birth defects” – the story of the duo is now tugging at heartstrings of people.
Take a look at some of the images of Herman and Lundy.
The one where the dog and the pigeon are intently looking at each other:

A playful moment between Herman and Lundy:

The duo being cosy:

The organization also shared a video of the duo. In the video Herman and Lundy are seen snuggling with each other.
People were in awe of this beautiful relationship and they showed the same while commenting.
“OMG! Best thing I have seen all day,” wrote a Facebook user. “Awww! I love them both!” wrote another. “Wow, You’re breaking my heart here. With happy tears!” commented a third. “Omfg. Babe. It’s our spirit animals,” excitedly wrote another. “They are precious. I want to adopt them,” commented a fifth.
What do you think of this awesome duo?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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