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A dog that is always curious about the family's new cat has gone viral on social media after her hilarious attempt to play with her new sister.
The family adopted the cat, Willow, last August, and the owner told Newsweek that Remi the German shepherd has always been super curious, cautious and loving toward her new sister. As time went on, the two grew more comfortable with each other.
But sometimes Remi doesn't realize how big she can be. In a February 22 video, which was shared to the TikTok account @thatpup_remington, Remi is seen going over to her new sister. What started as a sweet moment quickly turned to Remi wanting more. Remi pawed the cat right in her tiny face, and she "was not gentle."
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While it appears Remi was not careful with Willow, the owner came to the dog's defense. It goes both ways, as they pick on each other all the time.
"A pretty even shot at who started the play-fighting these days. This video just happened to catch Remi being the instigator," the owner said.
Luckily, the play-fighting doesn't happen often. Most of the time, Remi and Willow are seen snuggling and kissing each other. They're best friends and "sisters being sisters."
Reactions From Viewers
So far, the TikTok video has over 2.1 million views, 180,900 likes and 372 comments, with many viewers commenting on how they deal with similar situations in their house.
"My shepherd also paws my cats. I think he's trying to pet but he's so much bigger," said one viewer.
Another pet owner wrote: "My 80lb shep is afraid of our 9lb cat."
Another person said: "She has no self-control. The kitty is her favorite toy. She loves the kitty. A loving giant."
Introducing Cats and Dogs
Social media likes to show that cats and dogs can live together harmoniously. While that is true, it doesn't always happen immediately. The Animal Humane Society recommends a slow introduction for cats and dogs to ensure that they both feel safe.
Owners first want to set up a dog-free zone for the cat. This will be its safe haven for escaping from the dog if necessary. The room should have food, water, toys and a litter box.
The two animals should be separated for about three to four days. During this time, they will learn each other's smells and get used to each other being there without coming face-to-face. Owners should feed them together on opposite sides of the door to teach them that the presence of one another means food or positive associations.
Once they can eat together by the door, start face-to-face meetings in a common space of the house. These meetings should always be supervised. Keep the interaction short, sweet and positive. Slowly increase their time together while still monitoring them. They will eventually learn to live with each other or at least tolerate each other's presence.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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