I had a consultation this week with two best friends in a
very sad situation. My client’s young Pomeranian is very bonded to a Ragdoll
kitten. They have been great buddies since they met about three months ago.
Recently, the little male kitten went to the vet to be neutered and during the
procedure he suffered a heart attack. The vet was able to revive him, but he
suffered severe brain damage and is now blind and has very limited motor
skills. His people are caring for him day and night, hoping that he will
recover.
The Pom puppy is very upset and starting chewing up the
furniture and barking all the time. She misses playing with her kitten and
doesn’t understand why he won’t play anymore. I explained everything to her and
hopefully with a lot more exercise she’ll calm down and feel less anxious. I’m
holding the vision that the little kitten will recover and regain a ‘normal’
life.
Do you find it odd when animals of two species become good
friends? It happens more often than you think and there are some very
interesting combinations. You may have seen the story about the bear, tiger and
lion that are all best buds at Noah’s Ark in Georgia, or the hound and the
orangutan at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09X9ewBthPo.
If you are fascinated by unusual pairings, check out the
book Unlikely Friendships by Jennifer Holland. It’s filled with stories and
photos of animal friendships all over the world. They may seem strange but love
is love, right? That's what counts in the end.
