Rescue Dog Who Misses Her Puppies Adopts A Litter Of Tiny Kittens
Some animals seem to know exactly where they are needed, and Ginger is one of them. After her own puppies were adopted, this rescue dog found a new purpose in a house full of tiny foster kittens.
Since Susan Hicks began fostering kittens in 2018, Ginger has greeted each new litter like they were her own. The kittens climb on her, snuggle into her fur, and even try to nurse, while Ginger settles in as a steady source of warmth and comfort.
It is a sweet setup, but it also says a lot about how quickly these little animals bond. Read on.
Ginger met several little foster kittens in need of a mother.
The kittens quickly develop a high level of comfort around dogs as a result of Ginger's socialization efforts, which is another benefit for prospective adopters who already have a dog at home.
People will reach out to me saying, ‘I want one of your kittens because I know that they're good with dogs,’ Hicks said.
Since her puppies got adopted, she decided to adopt the kittens:
And they are enjoying their bond
Hicks can tell Ginger is upset when the kittens eventually grow up and have to depart. But Ginger knows that every time she sees one group of kittens leave, another group is just around the corner and will be even more in need of her care and comfort.
“Ginger is like a living, breathing, snoring body pillow for these kittens,” her mom says.
This bond might surprise some people, but the fact is that dogs will befriend a kitten because they are social animals and would rather have company than be alone. Once they establish that bond, the dog will take care of the kitten as part of its pack.
Taking care of the young of other species is not exclusive to dogs and cats.
This will help kittens get adopted. "People will reach out to me saying, ‘I want one of your kittens because I know that they're good with dogs,’” Hicks says.
If you ever find yourself in a situation like this, it is good to know that it is a viable option and can mean the difference between life and death for the young animal. As they get older, their friendship may deepen, and they may grow closer.
If a kitten is exposed to an older dog, it could become more active and lively as a result of the companionship, which is beneficial for helping them feel more social.
Let the friendship develop naturally and watch for any issues that would signal they aren't getting along. It's critical to be conscious of the family dynamics and take the animals to a veterinarian or trainer if either animal exhibits behavior that is out of the ordinary for their relationship.
For more cuddle comfort, see how a plush “mama” kitten buddy helped an orphaned kitten.
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