The affectionate polar bear was caught on camera giving his new friend a pat and a snuggle, sparking a viral video that's already been seen over 40,000 times and counting. Way to spread the love ...

A polar bear and a dog met in Manitoba, Canada, and have a bit of a cuddle. You can see the polar bear gently pets and nudges the dog. Watch the video in the player above to see the adorable ...

Color: White with black markingDescription: Polar bear came to Dakin on June 19 when he was found as a stray and turned over to us. While we don’t know his background, one thing is very clear ...

A polar bear, normally known for its apex predator status, seemed to show off a softer side when it came into contact with a fluffy sled dog in northern Manitoba, Canada, last weekend.

The hopeful polar bear was caught on camera by a photographer in Barter Island, Alaska. ... Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.