Animals behaving in unexpected ways are often featured in the news around the world. Now that social media has taken such an important place in many people’s lives, many videos of cats, dogs and even wild animals like deer and foxes doing quirky things have gone viral.
One of the latest videos of animals taking part in unusual behavior has been uploaded to YouTube and featured in many news publications, including the SF Globe. In the video entitled “Rottweiler loves the cat so much,” we can see a large rottweiler hugging and licking a gray cat.
The video became popular mainly because in popular culture, cats and dogs are often portrayed as opposites and sometimes as enemies who seem to hate each other. Yet, the dog in the video seems to be perfectly happy with having a cat as a friend.
Many people who have seen the video have liked it. Commentators on social media sites say that while the video may indeed look cute, it isn’t that unusual, as animals of different species that would normally be rivals can live together in harmony if they are given the chance to socialize properly from a young age. Indeed, other videos that have made the rounds on the Internet have showed friendships between unusual pairs, like a cat and a rat.