You might be familiar with the saying “fight like cats and dogs,” which suggests that these two animals just can’t get along. But sometimes, reality tells a different, more heartwarming story: these furry friends can actually become the best of pals!
That’s right—cats and dogs aren’t always rivals as we’ve been led to believe. In fact, they often form close friendships, spending time together, enjoying each other’s company, and even curling up for naps side by side.
If you’re still unsure that this is possible, let me introduce you to an adorable kitten named Kangaroo and a sweet puppy named Possum. These two became inseparable companions during some of the toughest times in their young lives.
A foster caregiver named Emilie Rackovan from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, heard about a litter of puppies that needed a loving home to grow up in. Without hesitation, she set out to find them the perfect fosters.
“The mom was brought to my local animal control while in active labor and gave birth to two puppies on the way, and the other six once she was at the shelter. Since the shelter isn’t a great place to raise babies, they asked if I could take her,” Rackovan told Newsweek.
She managed to find a caring person eager to take them in. But when she arrived to pick them up, she noticed that one puppy named Possum was much smaller than the rest.
“Possum was about a third of the size of the others and very skinny, so I took her in as a bottle baby. The goal was to reunite her with the rest of the puppies, but she’s still so small. So we’ll see if I can reunite them once she grows a bit more,” she added.
By coincidence, a kitten named Kangaroo had a very similar story.
“Kangaroo is from a litter of seven kittens. I’m fostering the mom and babies. Mom gave birth to them in a stray cat colony caretaker’s garage, which also isn’t a great place to raise babies! I trapped mom and took her and the kittens for foster,” Rackovan explained.
She noted that caring for the smallest members of a litter isn’t as easy as it might seem. Looking after baby animals is already challenging because they’re so vulnerable. Runts have weaker immune systems and are more likely to have congenital defects. Because they’re so delicate, they require extra attention and a lot of care from their foster parents.
While caring for these two tiny creatures, Rackovan thought it might be beneficial to introduce them to each other, hoping they would become friends.
“Neither wanted to be alone and they would cry and cry, so I tried putting them together. They immediately became inseparable,” she said happily.
As soon as they met, they cuddled up next to each other and fell asleep. Now, the only time they cry is to let their foster mom know it’s time for lunch.
These poor kitties were rescued from an animal cruelty case where they were starved, locked in cages with inches of feces, and received no water or food. Now, these cats need your help!
Over time, Kangaroo and Possum grew bigger and healthier, which allowed them to return to their moms and siblings. Rackovan is confident that these sweet babies will eventually find loving forever homes. For now, she hopes their story will inspire people and show just how incredible animals truly are.
So the next time you see a cat and a dog snuggling together, remember that friendship knows no bounds—even between different species.
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