They say it takes a village to raise a child, and it seems to be true for animals as well. Pubity shared a video that a woman named Hannah Colson had posted on social media of her cat stepping in to ‘co-parent’ a new puppy, and it’s melting everybody’s hearts!
Hannah’s Golden Retriever had given birth to puppies. One of them was lying near mom as the cat came in to take a look. When the puppy starts whining, the cat immediately steps into mom mode and helps out!
@pubity Doggo really said “my work is done here” at the end 🤣🤣 #RoadTo18M #Pubity (hannahcolson via Collab)
I’m sure that the new mom was happy to get a break from caring for her pups! She knew that her puppy was in good hands and totally trusted that the cat would take good care of her baby.
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Commenter Reactions to the Co-Parenting Cat
Viewers left thousands of comments about Pubity’s video. @Angelina said what the dog was probably thinking, “You got this. I’m going to bed.” @Kelly added, “Bottle’s in the frig. See ya tomorrow.”
@Jai pointed out, “Hear me out, Mama observed the cat’s parenting skills BEFORE walking off though. LOL!” @Lord added, “He’s not a step cat he’s a cat that STEPPED UP.” Another commenter shared, “Poor mama, she looks tired and yes, cats do that. They have a natural instinct to take care of baby puppies.”
The Animal Report agrees that cats are great moms, “Mother cats, often referred to as “queens,” exhibit strong maternal instincts. They are known for being attentive and protective of their young. From the moment they give birth, they create a safe and cozy environment for their kittens, often using soft materials to build a nest. This instinctual behavior helps protect the vulnerable kittens from predators and harsh conditions.”
But having newborn puppies around cats can pose some health risks according to Pet Reader, “Another risk to consider is the potential spread of diseases between the two animals. Puppies may be more susceptible to certain illnesses, such as feline leukemia, if they come into contact with an infected cat. Similarly, cats may be at risk of contracting diseases from puppies if they have not yet been fully vaccinated.” Just something to consider before introducing a new puppy to your cat.