Lucky duckling joins litter of puppies (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)

Lucky duckling joins litter of puppies

THIS lucky duckling really knows the meaning of puppy love this Christmas.

The fluffy creature has been snuggling up to a litter of Labradors after she was rescued from the roadside by Carol Beale and Mick Philipson.

Carol said: "She had a bad foot and would have died if we had not rescued it.

"She likes nothing better than climbing into the dog basket and cosying up to the puppies and going to sleep with them.

"She thinks she is one of the puppies. We'll begin to worry when she starts to bark!"

At nearly three weeks old the duckling is older than her new brothers and sisters who were born on December 7.

Carol and Mick, who live near Ampney Crucis, think the litter of 11 puppies is the biggest in Britain at the moment.

Carol said: "They are lovely and gorgeous. Their parents are both pedigree gundogs and they are all healthy and beautiful."

Although the puppies will be together for Christmas, Carol and Mick will be looking for new homes for them in the New Year.

Anyone interested in buying one of the puppies can call Carol and Mick on 01285 644025 or email is carol@secretsong.fsnet.co.uk