A dog and a dolphin have formed a surprising and sweet friendship.

Friends are special and important people in our lives. Having genuine, committed friendships makes life so much better and, at times, bearable. Friends are shoulders to cry on in times of hurt and heartache. They are people we can turn to for sound advice and direction when facing particular situations and decisions. Also, they help us celebrate the good, joyous occasions in life.

One can never have too many friends. It’s simply not possible to reach one’s limit for friendships. There is never a number when someone will say, “No, I have too many friends. Please, try back later.” You can always become a friend to someone, even when it’s someone you may have never expected to strike up a friendly relationship with.

A precious clip posted on social media shows the sweet and unexpected bond between a dog and a dolphin. Now, how does an animal that is on land 99.9% of the time become friendly with one that resides in the ocean? Your guess is as good as mine, but the video shows that the canine and the dolphin genuinely seem to enjoy each other’s company.

The video starts with the dolphin in extremely shallow water near a pier, where the canine hurriedly gazes over into the water. A woman narrating the video informs viewers that this isn’t the first time the dolphin has done this. The creature has returned, the young lady says.

Wanting to be as close to its friend as possible, the dog jumps into the water, creating a massive splash that momentarily scares off the dolphin. However, the dolphin quickly returns to the dog and the two of them swim around and by one another.

As the video perfectly shows, anyone can become a friend, and they can often come from places and at times when you least expect them.

Proverbs 18:24 “A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”