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By Alyce Collins
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Pets don't always like sharing their spaces when someone new comes around, but one feline has won over the internet after proving just how welcoming she truly is.
An adorable video was posted by TikTok user Jessie Mae (@jessie___mae), explaining that her fiancée, Katie, had gradually been moving in with her and spending more time at her place. They'd finally reached a point when Katie could bring her cat, named Dallas, over to spend time with his new feline sister, Ruby.
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In the sweet clip, Ruby can be seen "taking him around the house, showing him everything" to make sure he got the full house tour. She started off with the most important part of the house—the cat tree, of course.
The video was shared on May 21 and with over 450,500 views and more than 58,400 likes on TikTok, it's melted plenty of hearts ever since.
It was such a precious moment to see Ruby welcome her new sibling into the fold so naturally, and her owner couldn't be prouder of the "sweet babies." Following the all-important tour, Dallas is said to be following Ruby around the house and copying what she does.
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While Mae is certainly very pleased that she and her partner "hit the kitty jackpot" with this duo, it isn't always quite so easy.
Introducing a resident cat to a new pet can be difficult, so it's important to take it very slowly rather than rush it. The Humane Society suggests that the slower the process, the better the chance of success.
To start off with, it's recommended to keep the cats in separate rooms so they can each grow accustomed to the space, while adjusting to each other's nearby presence. Owners can switch up their bedding to allow each cat to get used to the other's scent.
When they're both calm and comfortable, they can get a little closer (but still separated by the likes of a gate or a doorway). Owners should feed each cat their favorite snack or treat in the presence of the other, which helps to build positive associations. Only after this stage should they start having supervised time together.
The Humane Society suggests supervising their playtimes for days or weeks until they are completely positive and show no signs of stress.
Slow and steady certainly wins the race in this scenario, but even after they've been introduced to one another, the relationship needs to be maintained. Tips from the Humane Society include having enough of everything for each cat—such as food bowls, litter trays, scratching posts, hiding spaces and so on. The cats shouldn't feel as though they're competing for resources or attention.
What Do the Comments Say?
The video of Ruby dutifully showing Dallas around the house has delighted social media users, many of whom were desperate to see more of the adorable new siblings.
With around 180 comments on the viral TikTok post already, there was plenty of praise and love for the soon-to-be best friends.
One comment reads: "The way she looks over as if to check if he's understanding what she's explaining."
Mae's fiancée even commented: "I love how much our babies love each other."
Another TikTok user responded: "They're siblings now! Beautiful blended family!"
While one person joked: "The cats are also engaged."
Newsweek contacted @jessie___mae via Instagram for comment, but could not verify the details of the video.
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