The ‘nuclear family’ has been a popular trope in media for over a century, but the reality is that families come in all shapes and sizes. Family members may be related by blood, by marriage, or by choice, and they could be made up of anyone, regardless of age, relationship, or even species.
Dog and cat parents know that pets are part of the family, but one adorable June 11 TikTok video showed that Cupcake the mini horse understands this, too. As a new mom, Cupcake is ready and willing to care for anyone who needs a little love, including a friendly barn cat named Rocky.
Luckily, the tabby cat is more than happy to join the family! Their human mom couldn’t help but smile when she found Cupcake, her new foal named Strawberry Shortcake, and Rocky the cat all relaxing in their stall together. They really are one big happy family!
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Aren’t they simply adorable? At first glance, I thought the Mama Horse named Cupcake had adopted two cats, but the tiny foal (who was also a surprise arrival) is the one lying down furthest from the camera. And that’s no trick of the light. She really is that small!
“That cat is the same size as the foal,” one commenter wrote in disbelief. Miniature ponies are fun-sized to begin with, but this day-old foal is especially tiny. Even when she grows up, though, she’s not going to outgrow her feline friend by much.
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Another commenter was onto something when she wrote, “Cats do communal kitten raising, so she’s there to help.” Rocky the friendly cat is actually a boy, but he’s been extremely involved ever since Strawberry was born! He naps with her, watches over her, and even tries to play with her!
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These two are too cute! Rocky can’t help but poke his new pony pal in an attempt to say hello, but all he does is startle himself in the process. Even though he clearly loves Strawberry, he seems to still be getting used to the idea of having a baby around.
This rambunctious cat may be looking forward to having a new playmate to pass the time with, but this newborn foal is still too sleepy to do very much. As she grows up, however, these two are going to be the best of friends!
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