A social-media video that captures the unlikely friendship between three pet dogs and a tabby cat who lives next door has delighted audiences across the internet.
The viral video, which has been viewed more than 395,000 times since it was first shared to TikTok on January 23, introduced viewers to the two golden retrievers and a German shepherd who have befriended their neighbor’s cat.
Viewers were treated to an adorable clip of the three dogs taking turns to nuzzle and show affection towards the tabby cat, who appeared to be enjoying the attention. The post has been captioned: “My dogs are living proof friendship between cats and dogs exist.”
How to Introduce a Cat and Dog to Each Other
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) wrote in one of its online publications that historically cats and dogs have not been deemed to be friends.
However, the animal welfare organization did add that the vastly different animals can become close members of a family, or at least tolerate one another, if they are introduced to each other in a measured and sensible way.
This crucial introduction should happen at a quiet time, to provide both animals with a reassuring and peaceful environment, according to the RSPCA.
“Choose a quiet time when the household is calm. Avoid festivities, parties, visiting
relatives or friends, and find time to concentrate on calm reassurance for both pets,” the RSPCA writes online.
Owners are then encouraged to reward both pets for responding well to meeting each other. “The cat should be given a safe position in the room, and the animals should be allowed to get used to each other gradually. This will take patience for them to become used to each other. Again, associate the presence of the cat with reward for your dog’s calm behavior,” the organization adds.
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What Do the Comments Say?
Since it had been shared to the social-media platform by @tailsofthreetails, the TikTok post has been liked by over 54,000 users and commented on more than 360 times.
“Your dogs now have a cat,” one user wrote.
Another added: “My dog loves my neighbor’s cat they are always rubbing.”
Newsweek reached out to @talesofthreetails for more information via TikTok.
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