While the expression “fighting like cats and dogs” is widely used, it holds a wonderfully uplifting truth: these adorable creatures can actually form the most delightful friendships!
Indeed, it’s true. Cats and dogs are not the enemies we often believe them to be. In fact, they frequently become the closest of companions, reveling in each other’s presence and even cuddling up for cozy naps together.
If you’re still skeptical, let me introduce you to an adorable little kitten named Kangaroo and a charming puppy named Possum – a remarkable pair that found solace in each other’s company during a difficult time.
Runts Of The Litter
When foster caregiver Emilie Rackovan from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, learned about a batch of puppies in need of nurturing homes, she quickly sought out ideal fosters for them.
“The mother was brought to my local animal control while she was in labor and gave birth to two puppies on the way, with the remaining six once she arrived at the shelter. Recognizing that shelters are not suitable places for raising young ones, they reached out to me,” Rackovan recounted to Newsweek.
Rackovan found a loving human who was eager to welcome them into their home. However, upon their pick-up, she noticed that Possum, one of the puppies, was significantly smaller than her siblings.
“Possum was about a third of the size of the other puppies and quite underweight, so I brought her in as a bottle baby. The plan was to reunite her with the other puppies eventually, but she’s so tiny. We’ll see if I can reconnect them once she has gained a bit more strength,” she shared.
Interestingly, Kangaroo, the kitten, shared a similar background.
“Kangaroo comes from a litter of seven kittens; I’m fostering both the mother and the babies. The mother gave birth in a garage belonging to a strays’ caretaker, which isn’t an ideal environment for raising young ones! I managed to trap her and took them into foster care,” Rackovan explained.
As Rackovan noted, caring for runts can be quite challenging. Nurturing young animals is already a formidable task due to their delicate nature. Runts often exhibit weakened immune systems and higher chances of congenital issues.
She emphasized that their fragility necessitates close monitoring and extensive care from their foster caregivers.
Best Friends Forever
As Rachovan nurtured these two adorable babies, she thought it would be beneficial to introduce them to one another, hoping they would hit it off and form a strong bond.
“They both disliked being alone and would cry incessantly, so I decided to place them together. They instantly became inseparable,” she shared joyfully.
Right from their first encounter, they nestled against each other and drifted off to sleep. Now, they only whine to signal that it’s lunchtime!
As time passed, Kangaroo and Possum grew larger and healthier, eventually allowing them to reunite with their mother and siblings.
Rackovan remains hopeful that these adorable babies will soon find their forever homes, but for now, she aspires for their story to inspire humans and remind them of the incredible beauty of animals.
So, the next time you spot a cat and a dog snuggled together, keep in mind that true friendships transcend species.
@emiliexfosters Possum & Kangaroo 🥹
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