The close bond between a cat and dog who live together has tugged at the heartstrings of viewers on TikTok.
The inseparable duo were captured enjoying a walk together, with the large dog strolling off-lead in a residential area, while being followed closely by its feline sibling who refused to be left behind. The heartwarming video, which was shared to the platform on March 8 by @whitneyvictoriax, has been viewed more than 129,000 times.
An overlaid text on the video read: “When your cat won’t be without your dog so comes on every dog walk.”
The cat’s determination to stay at the dog’s side is evident in the short clip, as it even tried to match the canine’s pace, neither going far ahead nor staying far behind. The viral video showcased the pair’s endearing bond that defies typical cat-dog dynamics, and has sparked an outpouring of adoring comments from animal lovers on the platform. Several viewers have shared how similarly their own pets behave.
“This is amazing to see and they’re both absolute beauties,” one viewer posted.
“They’re matchy matchy,” another added.
“Twinning,” a third viewer commented.
“My cat and dog are best friends and do this,” one comment read. “Neighbors think I’m crazy.”
“That just melted my heart,” another added. “Your babies are beautiful.”
“Our cat used to do the same with our dog whenever we would walk around the block she would join,” one viewer said. “I had to stop her when she wanted to join us in the woods for a walk.”
“Both of my cats also did this when I walked my dog every day,” another added.
“My cat does exactly the same thing,” a third posted.
The relationship between these two pets challenges the common belief about cats and dogs do not get along. Despite these stereotypes, animal behaviorists suggest that interspecies friendships, such as this one, often arise when animals are raised together from a young age, allowing them to form strong bonds based on familiarity and shared experiences.
With their unwavering companionship and charming “twinning” behavior, the cat and dog in the viral video have proven that these unlikely friendships can form.
Newsweek reached out to @whitneyvictoriax for more information via TikTok.
File photo: A gray cat and a large red dog walk together outdoors in the grass.
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