Working in a veterinary clinic comes with its perks, one of the best being the ability to bring your own pet to work occasionally. However, if your clinic has a resident cat, it’s probably wise to make sure she approves of the guest list first! Puddle, the beloved clinic cat at North Oakville Animal Hospital (NOAH), certainly believes she should have a say in who enters her domain, and today’s visitor has her on edge.
Puddle found herself a secure hiding spot as a massive creature roamed the clinic—massive to her at least. In reality, it was a Great Dane, but to little Puddle, it might as well have been a full-grown horse. This unexpected encounter shook up her usual day, especially since she is typically the center of attention at the clinic.
On a normal day, Puddle is free to strut around her kingdom, ruling it as she pleases. But with this “beast” in her space, she took refuge in a sink, staying hidden until the coast was clear. Puddle has come a long way from her early days as a barn cat, rescued when she was just a kitten. Now, she enjoys the good life as the clinic’s official feline helper, and the idea of returning to her barn days doesn’t appeal to her at all. She’s far more comfortable in her cozy office setting, where she’s usually the star.
Great Danes, despite their imposing size, are known to be gentle giants. They often get along well with smaller animals, and some owners even introduce kittens to their homes with Great Danes. These big dogs are typically nurturing and careful, often laying down when playing with smaller animals to make sure they don’t overwhelm them. Perhaps in time, Puddle might realize that the “horse” in her clinic could actually be a friend.
These abusers are facing numerous charges of animal abuse, but we must also ensure they never own or interact with pets again and receive counseling for their twisted psychological states.
Since the Great Dane belongs to one of the veterinarians at NOAH, it’s likely Puddle will have more opportunities to see this giant guest. With any luck, their future encounters will be less stressful for Puddle, and maybe, just maybe, they’ll find a way to get along.