Last updated Apr 15, 2022
Despite their inherent differences in physical and social traits, the evidence overwhelmingly shows that dogs and cats can not only coexist but also form remarkable bonds of friendship.
In fact, you’ll be amazed by the heartwarming stories and scientific studies that demonstrate the true potential for these furry companions to build lasting connections.
Let’s delve into these captivating narratives and compelling research that prove dogs and cats can forge deep friendships.
Marley and Tickles
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Meet Tickles, the resident feline, and Marley, the exuberant puppy. Initially, Tickles took some time to adjust to Marley’s enthusiastic and energetic nature, as she had been the sole pet in the household. However, after a month of patient interactions, their friendship blossomed, leading to delightful moments of shared lounging and cozy cuddles
Ruth and Idgie
Named after the famous friendship in Fried Green Tomatoes, Ruth the cat and Idgie the dog are an inseparable duo.
The animals were found abandoned together where Idgie was protective of her feline counterpart right from the start.
Now instead of being street fighters, they share a home together where Idgie and Ruth enjoy playing with each other’s toys and licking one another.
Kodi and Myshkin
Souce:http://moderndogmagazine.com/articles/interspecies-friendships-when-cats-join-pack/270
Kodi, a big and powerful Alaskan Malamute and Myshkin, a grey and black kitten formed an unlikely friendship and fierce bond.
Their story began when Myshkin was only a 10-week-old kitten. Kodi immediately took the kitty under his wing.
He would allow the kitten to climb on him and make herself comfy within his coat. The dog was even patient with the clawing and biting that kittens are so prone to do.
The most amazing part about this bond is when Kodi became sick with cancer.
Myshkin never left his side and even protected the big dog from stranger dogs who entered their space. This friendship was a great example of courage and love until the very end.
Jasper and Bow-Z
Source:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2992535/Cat-overcome-emotion-sees-dog-buddy-apart-10-days-gives-longest-hug-known-man-s-best-friend.html
Jasper, the cat, and Bow-Z, the dog have such a strong bond that when they are apart for a few days, they greet each other with a hug!
There is a YouTube video floating around of the duo as they are reunited after a 10-day hiatus. This heart-melting video is proof that the pair miss each other dearly when they are out of sight.
Charlie and Scout
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This cat and dog friendship story, Perhaps this isn’t the most cheerful cat and dog best friends story. Sadly, Charlie the dog died, but definitely one that proves the love they share for one another. Charlie the dog and Scout the cat, were great friends.
They would eat, cuddle, and play together. However, once Charlie passed away, Scout seemed to never be the same. She now watches YouTube videos of Charlie and curls up next to the monitor to sleep. Yet another example that friendships between a cat and a dog can run very deep.
Cats and Dogs Choose Friendship
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Dogs and cats are not destined to be enemies. In fact, if they are introduced to each other correctly and have the chance to get to know one another, they will most likely co-exist without much issue. More often than most people assume, true friendship forms such as the ones mentioned above.
My 10 year old Scottish terrier lost his eyesight very suddenly. My cat, Fifi..a rather aloof cat most of the time, became his seeing eye buddy. Prior to this, Fi tolerated Duke in small doses. He was a fisty, nosiy,” i”m in charge”character. It all changed when he went blind. If Duke (the scotty ) couldn’t find his dish at mealtime, Fifi would push the dishwith her head in front of him. He’d often nose around while I’d garden in front of house. Sometimes he start to wander a bit further.than he should. & Fifi would plant herself in front of him & push him around til he walked back in the safe zone. When I walked him, she came along, always walking directly in front of him so he never lost her scent but could walk along nicely….you’d never know he was blind. His last few months ,as he was dying, she never left his side. After he died, she was clearly heartbroken, as was i. They has a deep and beautiful friendship. We could learn alot from pets.
Aww. That is a really heart-warming story!
I had 2 dogs and 2 cats. As soon as we took the cats to their new home both of my dogs went over to their kennel and started smelling the cage. We let the cats out and they ran upstairs and hid under the bed first thing. At least 2 months later they started creating a bond. My dogs eventually had to be put down and the cats were literally crying. I could see the water in their eyes running down to their whiskers. Now my cats act just like my dogs. My cat Moonshine, started being like our golden retriever Ace, the kindest most lovey dog ever, and she even acted like a dog too. Our tortoiseshell cat, Heka, became more of a jerk, like our other dog Leia. I just wish I did not have to see my cats suffer with the loss of our dogs…
Thanks for sharing, Mia. I’m sorry for the loss of your dogs, it’s so heartbreaking to say goodbye to a beloved pet (let alone two). Give your cats some extra hugs from us!