Meet Herman and Lundy: Handicapped puppy, disabled pigeon are best buddie

An unlikely friendship formed between a pigeon and a puppy in a New York animal shelter has melted the hearts of netizens after photos of them cuddling went viral on social media platforms.

The adorable pair have forged an unlikely bond at The Mia Foundation, a rescue organization that rehabilitates animals with birth defects and physical deformities, CNN reported.

Lundy the Chihuahua has difficulty walking while Herman the pigeon is unable to fly likely due to a brain injury.

The nonprofit's founder, Sue Rogers, decided to share unbelievably cute photos of the best pals on the organization's Facebook page.

"I see a new friendship blooming ," she wrote on the social media post that has been shared over 50,000 times.

Their warm company have prompted hundreds of messages and donations from around the world.

"It brings me to tears to think that our little Herman (the pigeon) is known worldwide now! I've been called crazy for keeping Herman alive and trying to make his life a happy one," Rogers wrote.

"His life has meaning too. And Lundy... well, who wouldn't love that sweet little nugget?"