Wholesome Story of a Cat Who Left His Crate to Go Cuddle with a Sick Dog Will Melt Your Heart
The cat, named Ginger, was found in a storm drain after a major rainstorm, totally soaked and in need of assistance. His rescuer got him out and carried him to the Greenside Animal Hospital.
Since they knew nothing about the cat’s health, they placed him in the isolation ward, where he could recuperate and heal in peace. Ginger was understandably a little anxious when he arrived at the hospital.
He was likely 8 to 10 weeks old and exceptionally confused, so he was a bit wary of everyone strolling by and taking care of him. Dr. Joubert Viljoen and Dr. Suzette Greube, the owners of Greenside Animal Hospital, say that Ginger is a shy but extremely loving cat, and as soon as he overcame his initial feelings of dread toward the team who genuinely cared for him, he began to enjoy the attention he received.
They added that the little kitten is still a bit cautious about individuals entering the isolation ward until he sees them bringing food, at which point he is happy to crawl out of his cage and interact. Fortunately for Ginger, he had the entire isolation ward to himself—with the exception of Anne.
You see, Anne was found hiding in a bush near a sports club, and she was also taken to the hospital as a stray.
The Cute Little Cat, Ginger
Anne’s body was covered with ticks and fleas, and she was extremely weak. A trainer at the club took her to the hospital, and everyone could quickly see that she was very sick.
They began treating her to help her recuperate and then got her settled in the isolation ward.
The Strayed but Found Dog, Anne
Typically, the dogs and cats at Greenside Animal Hospital are kept in separate areas, but the isolation ward is for extraordinary cases. The crates with Anne and Ginger were across the room from one another.
It was essentially impossible for them to communicate, or at least that is what the staff thought. However, it turns out that Ginger had his own plans.
The Two Have Now Become So Close
One day, the staff walked into the isolation ward and stopped immediately when they noticed that Ginger wasn't in his crate. Lo and behold, he was nestled up with Anne in her crate.
Viljoen and Greube confirmed that they had underestimated the little cat's ability to wriggle through the door of Anne's cage.
Anne and Ginger Are Sharing the Same Crate Full Time
Because the little dog was so weak, they never viewed her as a threat to the cat. But when they saw them together for the very first time, there was certainly a moment of panic, as some dogs don't respond well to cats being around them and vice versa.
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Everyone's fears were quickly alleviated when they saw how gentle Anne was with Ginger and how much they seemed to cherish one another. The pair appeared to calm each other down, and although the staff attempted to separate them once more, it did not work.
Anne and Ginger had concluded that their place was with each other, and that was that.
They Sleep While Snuggling Close to Each Other
"After we first found them together, we moved the little cat back into his crate, as his litter box, food, and water were in there, but he quickly left it and returned to his new companion," said Viljoen and Greube. Currently, Anne and Ginger are sharing the same crate full time, and they couldn't be happier with their decision.
They Have Their Meals Together Too
Even though Anne was very weak when she first arrived at the hospital, she seemed to be recovering well with her new friend Ginger around to give her strength. The cat provides her with something to care for and focus on, and she, in turn, offers him a sense of peace and security that he had been missing previously.
Our Newfound Friendship...
Viljoen and Greube say that "it is definitely a case of ‘yours, mine, and ours’ with these two," as they love to cuddle and even share meals together! "They also have toys, but the little cat's favorite pastime is chasing Anne’s tail!"
The pair might be completely different, but it doesn't make any difference. Their friendship is strong, and everyone agrees that it's the sweetest thing that could ever exist.
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