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    A loving and playful Pointer mix named Lejon has become a dad, though not to puppies like one might expect. According to the (U.K.) Daily Mail, Lejon is playing stepdad to a rare white-lion cub named JoJo, whose mother rejected him. Lejon and JoJo met at a safari park in Germany where Jojo is being hand-fed and cared for by trainers. The dog and the lion have been furry friends ever since. 

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    JUST LION AROUND

    As with any parenting job, Lejon is discovering that watching over Jojo takes a little patience. 

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    PARENTING PERKS

    Lejon has been more than eager to help Jojo perfect his neck-massage skills. The cub's technique is coming along nicely. 

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    TAG TEAM

    Lejon understands that the trainers need to help Jojo too, but that doesn't mean he likes seeing the lion leave. 

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    WATCHFUL EYE

    Even though Lejon has cared for Jojo for only a short time, he has already developed the loving look of a proud parent. Just wait until he sees Jojo all grown up!

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    CHESHIRE GRIN

    Most cats wouldn't choose to be raised by a dog, but Jojo seems to be pretty pleased with his unusual and adorable parenting situation.