A video grab shows the pigeon and chihuahua cuddling on a rug.

Gulf Today Report

Meet a non-flying pigeon and a chihuahua who can’t walk cosying up to each other. A heartening photo was shared on Facebook by a non-profit organisation, Mia Foundation captioning, “I see a new friendship blooming. Herman and Lundy.”

The heartwarming photo and a video of the pigeon befriending a chihuahua has gone viral on social media and has left netizens in awe. It has garnered more than 6 million views and has been shared more than 43,000 times.

The foundation rescues and rehabilitates animals with birth defects and deformities.

As the post went viral, the foundation shared a heartfelt post on Facebook and acknowledged people’s support.

Chihuahua and pigeon find inseparable bond with each other.   

The post read, "Wow! I never imagined the pictures of Lundy and Herman would touch so many people! Almost 5 million people in a little over 24 hours!! Their little story is being shared all over the world!”

The chihuahua and pigeon share an inseparable bond.

"Welcome to the thousands of new followers. We hope you enjoy our page and our special animals. And, thank you also for the donations coming in. We really do need them as we have a few surgeries coming up soon!"

The cute pair began their friendship while roommates at the Mia Foundation.

Social media users were amazed by the  unlikely friendship developed between the flightless pigeon and puppy and loving comments were aplenty from Facebook users.

The cute pair began their friendship while they were roommates at the Mia Foundation.

A user wrote, "How cute is this. God takes care of the weak and crippled. Love it."

Another wrote, "This video of this little puppy and this pigeon is got to be the cutest I've ever seen. Animals can be something else. People out there watch them and admire what they do, they might learn something."

"Wow that's beautiful even animals show us how to love when you not perfect" a post read.

A user remarked, "That's Beautiful! Love pups and pidgins!"