A cat owner who always dreamed of getting a dog wasn’t sure how her felines would react – but little did she know, there really was nothing to fear.
In 2020, Lisa de Gunst became a cat owner when she got a ragdoll kitten, named Belle. As time went by, she often felt bad that Belle was left alone, so she welcomed another feline into the fold, in the shape of Alphie, a British shorthair.
The cats were the ultimate duo, as Gunst, 33, told Newsweek that they were “completely inseparable.” But as well as the pair were getting along, it still felt like there was something missing for Gunst, who resides in The Netherlands.
“My dream had always been to have a dog, but I just never really had the time for it before,” she said. “So, I just decided to go for it and get a dog, hoping he’d get along with the two cats.”
Earlier this year, Gunst brought home James, a 4-month-old dachshund.
It was certainly a nervous time for Gunst, who anticipated tension and non-stop conflict between the new puppy and her resident cats. But to her surprise, it was the total opposite.
Gunst said: “The cats were really curious about him, and it felt as if he already belonged here. They often play together and sleep next to each other also. When the cats want to come inside, the dog always runs to the door to let me know so I can open it.”
James has formed an undeniable bond with Belle and Alphie since his arrival. Indeed, Gunst often looks over and “melts every single time” she sees the trio together.
Whether it’s sleeping, playing, or lavishing each other with kisses, the cats and puppy are together all day long.
Like many owners, Gunst’s camera roll is filled with pictures and videos of the unexpected trio. She couldn’t resist sharing some of the clips on TikTok (@lisadegunst) to share the heartwarming bond with the internet, and people cannot get enough.
The online reaction has been incredible to see, and Gunst hopes it will show that cats and dogs don’t always have to be enemies. They may be different species, but they love each other endlessly.
“I’m really happy they get along so well, it truly feels like a home full of love,” Gunst told Newsweek. “At first, I wasn’t really in favor of getting cats or dogs from breeders because there are just so many animals in need of a loving home. I’ve always wanted to adopt, and I’m still thinking about doing that someday.
“My biggest dream would be to give every animal a loving home like this trio has already,” she continued.
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