It seems species and size don’t matter when it comes to one friendship that has melted thousands of hearts on social media.
In a viral video shared by @porchkitties4 to TikTok, a tabby cat called Skittle can barely contain his excitement after being reunited with his “big bro” after nine days apart.
The adorable footage shows Skittle refusing to let Saint, a Great Pyrenees dog, leave his sight—even if it means meowing at the top of his lungs and jumping in the dog’s way.
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), Saint’s breed can grow to be 27-32 inches tall and weigh 100 pounds or more. Whereas tabby cats weigh on average six to 20 pounds, states Catster. This huge difference in size makes their bond even more unique as Saint could easily harm his feline friend. However, he appears to be a gentle giant and it’s clear that Skittle rules the roost.
The text overlaid on the video said, “These two were separated after 9 days and Skittle was sooo happy to see his big bro.”
After spending more than a week at a dog sitters, it looks like Saint wants to familiarize himself with his surroundings again by walking around his porch. But Skittle doesn’t appear willing to let him do this alone—and each time the dog tries to walk off, he quickly bolts over and jumps in the way.
The unlikely scene has racked up over 230,000 views and 44,800 likes.
“Cats are actually so loving,” one TikToker commented, adding a tearful emoji.
“Kitty is scared he is leaving again,” said a second user and another added, “Skittles is not letting him out of his sight ever again.”
A fourth person posted three crying face emojis and wrote, “he said ‘how dare you not give me attention after so long.'”
“Kitty [definitely] missed doggy and couldn’t stop rubbing up,” said another user.
It’s safe to say that the idea of cats and dogs being arched enemies is long gone, thanks to social media users showcasing the special bonds between their pets.
Dogs’ Compatibility with Cats
A stock image of a cat and dog playing. The footage of Skittle and Saint shows that the two different animals can get along.
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The AKC states certain dog breed groups are more likely to get along with cats. Breeds in the toy group, bred for companionship, are typically affectionate and sociable, while sporting group dogs are friendly and often good with cats. In contrast, terriers, bred to hunt, and sighthounds, with a natural instinct to chase, may have issues with felines. Herding group dogs may try to herd cats, which some pets find irritating.
However, individual personalities matter and most dogs can live peacefully with cats if socialized early and trained correctly. Proper introductions and ensuring the cat has an escape route are also key. Always research the breed and consider the personalities of both pets before bringing a dog into a home with a cat.
Newsweek reached out to @porchkitties4 for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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