In a world where the animosity between cats and dogs is often taken for granted, a heartwarming TikTok video proves exactly the opposite, as it showcases the unlikely bond between a Great Pyrenees dog and three tiny rescue kittens.
The video, which had quickly gone viral, highlights the nurturing instincts of the Great Pyrenees breed, who are known for their calm and protective nature.
The footage, shared by TikTok user @samantha.vicha, captures the gentle giant engaging in careful play with her new feline friends who were captured sitting on her large body, cozying up to her coat and following her around.
@samantha.vicha They try to eat off her all day and she just lets them lol #greatpyr #greatpyrenees #puppy #kitten #country
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Despite the significant size difference, the dog is seen exhibiting an understanding of its strength and a slight maternal air, ensuring that the kittens feel safe and loved.
"Our Great Pyrenees after giving her three rescue kittens that think she's their mother," the video's creator, Samantha Vicha, said.
"They try to eat off her all day and she just lets them," Vicha had captioned the post.
The clip has been viewed more than 1 million times in just six days.
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This isn't the first instance of a Great Pyrenees showing such gentle behavior. The breed is well-regarded for its ability to get along with others, which is attributed to their protective instincts.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the breed as being calm and patient on its website.
"Pyrenees today are mellow companions and vigilant guardians of home and family," the AKC writes online.
"Frequently described as 'majestic,' [the breed] are big and immensely strong mountain dogs, standing as high as 32 inches at the shoulder and often tipping the scales at more than 100 pounds.
"These steadfast guardians usually exhibit a Zen-like calm, but they can quickly spring into action and move with grace and speed to meet a threat. The lush weatherproof coat is all white, or white with markings of beautiful shades of gray, tan, reddish-brown, or badger," the pet registry adds.
Viewer reactions to the video have been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing admiration for the dog's cautious and considerate behavior.
"I can easily imagine her tired southern drawl 'alright, you sweet little monsters, mommy got's work to do. Don't cause no trouble for Miss Samantha otherwise I'll melm ya'," one user, @that.bored.idiot, wrote.
"Those are safe kittens," @krobravodor added.
The story of this unlikely friendship continues to inspire and charm viewers around the world, proving that kindness and compassion know no bounds, not even between the most unlikely of friends.
Newsweek reached out to @samantha.vicha for more information via TikTok and email.
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