They say opposites attract, and that very much applies to cats and dogs too.
We've all heard that cats and dogs can't be friends. They're just too different. And sure, they are very different animals. They have their own ways of communicating, their own little habits, and sometimes, completely opposite ideas about how to have fun. Dogs might be a little more enthusiastic about making new friends, while cats prefer to take their time and decide whether someone is worthy of their attention. And that's purrfectly fine. We all have our preferences. But being different doesn't mean they can't get along. If anything, cats and dogs are proof of that.
We, as curators of internet culture, have seen it time and time again. Cats and dogs can become the best of friends, even if it takes a little while for them to figure each other out. Sometimes, all it takes is a little patience from the dog and some open-mindedness from the cat. The dog needs to learn that not every little feline wants to be greeted with a giant, slobbery kiss, and the cat needs to realize that this big, goofy creature might actually be a friend rather than someone to be scared of. It's a learning process. But once they get there, it's worth it. Some of the sweetest friendships start this way.
One of the funniest situations that can happen with friendships like this is that, sometimes… it's actually the dog who's more intimidated by the cat. You'd think a giant dog would have absolutely nothing to worry about when meeting a tiny kitten. But we, as cat owners, know that cats have a way of making themselves look like the biggest purrsonalities in the room, regardless of how much they weigh.
That's exactly what makes today's story so adorable. This giant Cane Corso wasn't exactly sure what to make of his tiny new kitten brother at first. Despite the rather impressive size difference, it was the big dog who seemed a little intimidated by the itty bitty kitty. And no wonder. Since this tiny kitten apparently has no problem taking charge around the house.
But look at these two cuties now. They've come such a long way, and they've even started having their own little snuggle sessions together. These two are proof that cats and dogs really can overcome their differences. And honestly, we could look at giant dogs snuggling with their tiny kitten siblings all day.