Often referred to as “mortal enemies,” dogs and cats are not as big of rivals as commonly believed.
More and more of them are living together under the same roof, and according to Menchetti et al., over 60% of family dogs and their feline friends casually sleep next to each other and play together.
One of those adorable connections was caught on video, showcasing the heartwarming reaction of a dog when his feline friend fell into the water. Finding the cat in trouble, this dog did the most amazing thing ever!
He First Tries To Get Her Out From The Wall
The video shows a half-drowned cat in water fighting for her life, holding onto an object with everything she had. She was evidently terrified and in a state of shock, trying to figure out how to get out.
Then, a dog appears on the wall of what happens to be a fish pond, offering his help and trying to get his feline friend out!
First, he tries to get her out with his jaw, but as soon as he understands that that’s not possible, he jumps into the water, not caring about the potential danger!
Diving Into The Water, Not Caring How Dangerous It Might Be
The next thing you know – he’s in the water, paddling with his feline friend on his back, making a way out. He practically risked his own life to save a friend in need, breaking the myth about cats and dogs being sworn enemies.
In just a few short moments, he successfully reaches the shore, and he and the cat get out safely.
For a brief moment, the cat was still in shock, trying to figure out what just happened. But, right in the next moment, she’s all good, jumping off the fishpond wall as if nothing happened!
A Successful Rescue
This amazing rescue was recorded and soon went viral on social media, melting the hearts of millions of people all over the world!
People were thrilled to see a selfless dog sparing no effort to help his cat friend in need, although some of them wondered why the person recording the whole thing didn’t intervene to save either of the animals.
Regardless, this cat was finally on safe ground thanks to a beautiful act of friendship from a dog that instinctively went for it! Whether he was a well-trained boy with highly developed social skills, or it was just his primal instinct – it doesn’t really matter!
All that matters is that both the dog and the cat are out of danger. And, I’m sure that they remained friends, too!
