Raised by Dogs

Ashley Shell and her husband were dog breeders with five German shepherds and an Estrela Mountain dog named Roman. Then they had a baby. River was born into a family that was mostly huge dogs, so it was no wonder they had an influence on her. She even modeled her behavior after the dogs! Now that River is two years old, she has matured from a wannabe dog to a caretaker, especially to her favorite dog Roman, and then with the foster puppies the family takes in. That caretaking attitude will be tested, because the family also now has a little boy, born just last month. You can keep up with River, Roman, and the family at Instagram.