I’m always on board when an unlikely friendship arises. Whether it’s in a good book, an unusual romantic comedy with an unexpected conclusion, or (my favorite) two different pets who shouldn’t work together but do, I adore a good subversion of expectations. I have to live vicariously through the internet because I’ve never had the opportunity to witness a dog-cat couple fall in love!
Like the caption says, they really did need each other, as if threaded through the multiverse for generations. Some refer to Milton and Hammy as soulmates, and given how quickly they bonded and how much they still depend on each other, I don’t think that’s far off.
Seeing as Milton came in as a little Dachshund, the three-legged kitty must’ve understood the duty to love and protect him, and she came through with flying colors. I can’t think of anything better than finding your best friend, companion and sibling from the first interaction.
Orange Cat Thinks Dachshund Is ‘Mom’ in Precious Clip
The Orange Kitty’s love for the Dachshund is on another level.
As with many odd-couple combinations who do best with proper socialization Dachshunds are more than capable of accepting the resident kitty as a friend instead of a foe, but there are a few caveats.
Because of the breed’s strong prey drive and history as hunting dogs Doxies and their fighting spirits might have a natural instinct to chase so intros should be done slowly It helps if the pup is young and the cat has a bolder more confident personality who can deal with these instincts (which Hammy seems to have)
