Moment kitten hiding by garbage can “chose” passing dog to be her savior

The bond between a dog and the stray cat who “chose” him to look after her has melted the hearts of viewers online.

Levi, the Belgian Malinois mix, had spotted the cat while on a walk with his owner. Little did he know that the cat had decided that he would be her unlikely savior. A touching video, shared by the dog’s owner under @thedoggolevi, showcased the remarkable moment when a tiny stray kitten, hiding by a garbage can, developed an attachment to Levi, who ultimately nursed her back to health.

The clip, which was shared to TikTok on July 23, has been liked by more than 555,000 users and viewed over 2.4 million times.

Viewers were able to see Levi spotting the stray kitten sitting behind a wired fence while on a walk in Brooklyn, New York City. An overlaid text read that “the cat distribution system chose my dog.” Despite her precarious situation, the kitten remained remarkably calm around Levi, who approached her gently. As the video progresses, viewers could witness the blossoming bond between the pair, as they were filmed cuddling and spending time together.

Levi’s owner detailed in the caption that they found the kitten, who weighed just 1 pound at the time, under a garbage can wheel. Despite her small size and initial circumstances, the kitten was in relatively good condition. Levi, sensing the young animal’s vulnerability, took on the role of her caretaker, and the two quickly became inseparable. The kitten, now named Brooklyn, has since been adopted by Levi’s owner’s sister and is said to be doing well.

“She was [1 pound] when she chose Levi to be her caretaker,” the dog’s owner said. “She was healthy and in relatively good condition, despite being found under a garbage can wheel. These two were inseparable, two peas in a pod.

“She was adopted by my sister, who named her Brooklyn, where she is still happy and healthy!” Levi’s owner added.

This heartwarming narrative of an unexpected friendship and rescue has resonated deeply with viewers, many of whom have praised the dog’s compassionate nature in the comments section.

“The cutest part is that they probably met in another life and found each other again,” one user, @wildchildandreaa, posted.

Another, @leylynx_tt, added: “Your pet has a pet now, and their bond is strong, sweet angels.”

“The best of besties,” a third user, @arthurleo94, shared.

Newsweek reached out to @thedoggolevi for more information via TikTok.

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