There is a widespread belief that a cat-dog duo under one roof is not the best solution. However, there is ample evidence that animals of different species can live in harmony with each other. An example would be the wonderful relationship between Groot and Cleo. When the little furry boy saw the portrait of his deceased friend on the wall, he was undoubtedly filled with hope of a reunion. Seeing the little cat’s reaction is truly tear-jerking and has already been viewed nearly 25 million times.
The dog’s owners decided to adopt a cat from a shelter
Cléo is a dog for whom the light of life has already gone out. When the animal turned 11 years old, its condition deteriorated considerably and it got worse day by day. A turning point in the elderly dog’s life occurred when her guardians decided to take in a cat named Groot.
Despite the dog’s initial skepticism at the sight of an extremely playful and noisy furry dog, over time she fell in love with the crazy nature of her new companion. These two were linked by a true thread of interspecies friendship.
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A friendly bond has been established between the cat and the dog. Less than a year later, the dog died
Groot’s favorite game was to grab Cleo with his paws and attack her unexpectedly. The older dog, although obviously of a calmer disposition, enjoyed the taunts and pranks of her feline companion. The purr, on the other hand, often snuggles up with his pet and discovers the long-awaited peace and quiet after an active day. The owners had no doubt about the perfect complementarity of the different temperaments of this duo.
Unfortunately, nothing good can last forever. Ten months after adopting the cat, the elderly dog died of illness. It was a big blow for Groot and she could not accept the loss of her friend for a long time – she waited for Cleo at the door for hours, hoping that she would return.
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A cat’s reaction to a portrait of a deceased friend. This sight brings tears to my eyes
The grief-stricken owners decided to commemorate a hugely important figure in their lives, Cleo, and created a portrait of her to hang on the wall. The image of the deceased animal at least somewhat eased the pain of losing a friend and made the memories associated with it still alive.
It turned out that Cléo’s photo wasn’t just calming for the caregivers. A video was shared on social media showing the cat’s reaction to the portrait of his beloved companion. When Groot spotted the familiar canine figure, he froze for a moment, as if he couldn’t believe his eyes. He then climbed onto a nearby table so he could scratch her face as usual.
The video showing the cat’s reaction is a real tear-jerker and has already generated nearly 25 million views. You can see it below.
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