This Lovely Cat Feels And Acts Like He’s Not Any Different From His ‘Brothers’ (30 Pics)
One American Shorthair cat recently infiltrated a gang of three Shiba Inus, and the dogs don't even realize there's a spy among them!
One Japanese couple have had Shibas for years, but the wife also wanted a cat. "The reason why I wanted to expand our family with a cat rather than a dog was quite simple: I've had a cat in the past," the woman told Bored Panda. "But when I told my husband that I wanted a kitty, I learned he wasn't very fond of cats. I kept at it, but he refused every time. After some time, however, I was able to find a cat we both liked."
The couple started looking for a gray kitty with short fur and standing ears. "I also looked for a breed that was really compatible with dogs. Eventually, we settled on the American Shorthair."
The couple picked a breeder in Kanagawa and soon brought home a new addition to their pack, Kiki. Right from the start, the kitty fit right in. Now, he's become so close to his Shiba siblings, he's even started to act like them!
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Kiki's owner got to see just how close he got to the Shibas back in February. "I took Kiki and our dogs to a Shiba Inu party," their mom said. "Kiki was getting along with all the dogs just fine, but one of them suddenly started barking at him. Immediately, one of our Shibas, Saki, barked back, protecting Kiki. At that point, I understood they've become true companions."
Now, Kiki and the Shibas are doing everything together. From napping to exploring the outdoors, they're always by each other's side. "The Shibas are usually quiet at home, so Kiki seems to be able to rest whenever he wants with a peaceful mind," the cat's owner added. "Sometimes Kiki does something athletic before going to bed at night and joins us in the bedroom to get some sleep."
"I often hear that it's the dogs who get used to their owner's sleeping schedule, and cats are the jerks who get up early and wake you up at 4 AM or something like that, but Kiki also sleeps together with the rest of us until morning." Seems like happy families grow alike despite what species their members are.
The cat be like "You brought me to WATER"? ...Dog..."just shut up...shut up..or we'll never get outta here"!
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Photogenic and very well trained, all four of them.
Adopt, don't shop.
There's nothing wrong with ensuring the pet you get has a suitable temperament, by buying a specific breed from an ethical breeder. Please don't buy breeds that have health issues, like pugs or scottish folds. And if you don't have specific temperament requirements, please consider adopting from a shelter. Always spay and neuter your pets, and remember that a pet is a commitment. Get pet health insurance if you do not have savings. Petition your government to make it illegal to refuse to allow pets in rental accommodation.
Except you have to consider where this family is from. The Shiba is one of the national dogs of Japan and also one of the most common dogs found in the country. Japan also has very high standards for animal care and breeding compared to the US and their culture around animals is different too. You're trying to apply a very American sentiment to a completely different country. Additionally, you can't always assume people shop for their own ego or because they have an issue with shelter pets. A lot of people seek out breeders because they need a service dog or a hypoallergenic breed.
I don't know about the US, but Japan kills A LOT of shelter pets every year. And the country is packed with pet shops selling purebreed cats and dogs. Adopting isn't promoted nearly enough there.
Right? Anyone who has to find the "right breed" kind of bothers me. Not to say the pets aren't adorable but the owners are going for a look and persona.
I have registered German shepherds . Nothing wrong with purebreds, from reputable breeders. Why do I have to take cast offs? Focus on spay/neuter programs, and owner responsibility. You're going after the wrong people.
Beyond cute, and Kiki is BEYOND patient with her doggo brudders! 💕
Photogenic and very well trained, all four of them.
Adopt, don't shop.
There's nothing wrong with ensuring the pet you get has a suitable temperament, by buying a specific breed from an ethical breeder. Please don't buy breeds that have health issues, like pugs or scottish folds. And if you don't have specific temperament requirements, please consider adopting from a shelter. Always spay and neuter your pets, and remember that a pet is a commitment. Get pet health insurance if you do not have savings. Petition your government to make it illegal to refuse to allow pets in rental accommodation.
Except you have to consider where this family is from. The Shiba is one of the national dogs of Japan and also one of the most common dogs found in the country. Japan also has very high standards for animal care and breeding compared to the US and their culture around animals is different too. You're trying to apply a very American sentiment to a completely different country. Additionally, you can't always assume people shop for their own ego or because they have an issue with shelter pets. A lot of people seek out breeders because they need a service dog or a hypoallergenic breed.
I don't know about the US, but Japan kills A LOT of shelter pets every year. And the country is packed with pet shops selling purebreed cats and dogs. Adopting isn't promoted nearly enough there.
Right? Anyone who has to find the "right breed" kind of bothers me. Not to say the pets aren't adorable but the owners are going for a look and persona.
I have registered German shepherds . Nothing wrong with purebreds, from reputable breeders. Why do I have to take cast offs? Focus on spay/neuter programs, and owner responsibility. You're going after the wrong people.
Beyond cute, and Kiki is BEYOND patient with her doggo brudders! 💕