Dog, orphaned fawn strike up unlikely friendship

Published November 22, 2017 12:28 PM EST

When Kate Dupnik adopted an orphaned fawn, an unlikely friendship blossomed between the fawn -- named Rio -- and her dog, Dixie.

Kate describes Dixie and Rio as "the best of friends," as is evident in video of the improbable duo.

The two friends can be seen huddled up close to engage in some mutual grooming.