No one knows why our pets decide to make the friends they do. It doesn't make sense, most of the time! This animal you're besties with looks nothing like you, acts nothing like you... what's the appeal? We will never know.
For one Golden Retriever, her unlikely bestie is actually a cat she found under the family car. After she helped to rescue the sweet kitty, she was ready to be friends for life! On Friday, August 9th, her parents posted the video:
The Golden Breakfast Club totally needed a new member. Waffles and Maple are amazing, but this guy just adds a little something extra!
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Waffles and Maple are internet starlets. Maple, a sweet 3-year-old Golden Retriever, wants nothing more than to have fun with her big sister. However, 8-year-old, 6-toed Maple can sometimes be a little grumpy, especially when it comes to her sister. She gets so grumpy that her mom made a "top swats" compilation - there are some epic swats in there!
Now, Maple has gone and found a new cat under their car. He's just a sweet little tuxedo boy, and since finding them, he hasn't left their porch or yard. They have yet to let him inside - they're taking him to the vet to check for a chip soon. If not, there's no telling what will happen; will Maple and her new friend's positive vibes balance out Waffles' grumpiness? I guess we'll see!
When is it Okay to Bring a Stray Cat Inside?
Maple and Waffles need a little brother, and this little boy seems to be a perfect fit. However, they're doing their due diligence and making sure he's not someone's cat before they make him part of their family. They've let him hang out in their yard since they first found him, but they have yet to bring him inside.
If you find a stray cat and are considering bringing them inside to be yours, you should always:
- Refrain from letting them in before they've seen a vet to be checked for parasites or diseases.
- Make sure to ask the vet to check for a microchip.
- Take a picture and post on local social media to see if anyone recognizes them.
- If no one responds and there is no rightful owner, which does happen sometimes, you can bring them into your home.
Though it is possible for someone to come forward and try to claim the animal after you've done your due diligence, whether or not you decide to give them back is usually up to you. Once you've had the cat microchipped and can produce receipts of vet visits, most courts will recognize you as the cat's rightful parent. Though, if you've done all you can, this is almost never a concern!
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