I never knew the range of possible relationships between dogs and cats until I read this.
The following is extracted from Wikipedia on the range of their Relationships:
Dogs have a natural instinct to chase small prey that flee.
Most cats will flee from a dog, while others will take actions such as hissing, arching their backs and swiping at the dog.kk
If appropriately socialized, cats and dogs may have relationships that are not antagonistic, and dogs raised with cats may prefer the presence of cats to other dogs. Even cats and dogs that have gotten along together in the same household may revert to aggressive reactions due to external stimuli, illness or play that escalates.
Here is a photo showing Dor Dor and the cat that also lives on the fishing raft.
Afterall, they don’t seem to be antagonistic!
Some readers asked whether Dor Dor has any friends that are not human.
In fact, his life on the fishing raft can sometimes be quite lonely.
Apart from the toys he has, his only friend is this cat.
Incidentally, this cat looks quite like the black and white toy he used to have close by him when he is sleeping.
Dor Dor is adorable (had to! sorry 😆 )
Thank you, Lubbygirl!
Too cute! 🙂
Thank you for liking it, Linda!
Awwwww
Thank you!
This is the sweetest picture…
I am sure you like the cat too!
I guess they become good friends… 🙂
I think so too! Regards, Michael
Yes Michael, a dog and a cat can be good company for each other. Dor Dor has an unusual life for a dog living on a raft.
I think so too! The cat may be equally lonely, their companionship would prove to br complimentary. Regards, Michael
We have two dogs and four (barn) cats. Bella (dog) and Maggie (cat) have a love-hate relationship. Maggie likes to come to the glass door in the middle of the night to wake up Bella, so that Bella will chase her around the yard (after waking us up to let her outside). Once Bella “cathes” Maggie, she licks her, until Maggie says that she has had enough. The other cats just hiss, bare their teeth and claws, then walk away defiantly. I bet Dor Dor’s friend enjoys being on a fishing boat when scraps are left-over.
Oscar
Many thanks for your interesting account of dogs / cats relationship which I enjoy reading, hope other readers will feel the same too! Regards, Michael
Life on a fishing raft must be quite an interesting life.
Think it is interesting but sometimes also lonely!
I love it!
🙂