Golden Retriever Who Had Separation Anxiety Gets A Kitten Brother | The Dodo

Golden retriever with separation anxiety gets a kitten - who curls up on top of him when their mom leaves the house!
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[@thecursed_1lordofcats738]

It looks like Horlicks just needed a constant companion and having another pet in the house who would provide unconditional nonstop company was the right solution. Glad Horlicks and Hero are happy together.

[@prashanttapkeer1403]

It looks like Horlick need bornvita 😅

[@AmidaNyorai48]

😊

[@barbarasuyehiro4556]

So so sweet!

[@mikek5958]

Me and you, A two man crew, Side by side we're unified, And we will never be divided. Win or lose, We go in twos, We're the best of buddies, Me and you.

[@lyndapatterson5662]

@@mikek5958 AWESOME 4REVER TOGETHER THANK U LOVE U !

[@Ryan-dx1pf]

animals are so therapeutic, even to eachother.

[@joannalouabanilla6331]

Your comment is perfect 😔

[@ancestrosdelsol9494]

of course, humans are animals, so yeah

[@kathymitchell2822]

As well as To Us Humans, My furbabies were my only comfort since the Pandemic ❤💞

[@mckavitt13]

I notice this these days due to a new puppy & our 8 year old cat. It’s the pup who wants to play even more, but kitty likes it too! I like your fashion of speaking. Are you, by any chance, Chinese? I seem to recognise the accent. Please don’t be offended if I am right or wrong. I love my Chinese friends.

[@JayseGreene]

Oh very well said.

[@missbluesea]

“They have that strong feeling for each other” *Hollick’s tail in Hero’s little face: WHAP WHAP WHAP WHAP WHAP 😂😂💕👌

[@deborahhughes6923]

I know its funny!

[@peepalfarm]

Horlicks is so gentle and cute.

[@John-jl7yi]

The name is questionable though.

[@inayayaa]

SECOND REPLY BEFORE THIS BLOWS UP

[@sunq3831]

I like that some people are taking their cats and dogs for walks together. Never seen it yet in my country.

[@claytonreid996]

it only really works with a certain cat temperament/activity level or if they were raised alongside dogs. I wish more people would raise them together as they often end up being very influential in good ways on behavior, and everyone needs a friend who's a little different

[@sunq3831]

@@claytonreid996 that's true. Everyone needs a friend somewhat different. Interesting what you said about hiw they could complement each one in a different way.

[@mip4422]

Certainly isn't a thing in Singapore where this lady is from but seems to be in Australia where she is living

[@fridayschild722]

@@mip4422 when I had my cat I would take her walks. I lived in Bukit Timah & we used to walk in circles around the condos walkways as she hated the lease, so I couldn’t take her on the road. But every evening we’d go for a 30 min walk and cap it off with some play near a tree in the lawn area. This was between 2011-2013.

[@jerryhall5709]

I've seen people walking with their dog and the cat is walking the same way, maybe 30 meters behind. It looks funny.

[@juanitaminch4540]

It is beautiful the way Hero brought Hollicks out of his depression. They are so sweet together.😊🐕🐈♥

[@AstroHierarchy]

@@hilo2-est3-elev child, give your parents the phone back and go do your homework. your comment is pathetic lol

[@brainscott8198]

@@hilo2-est3-elev Dude....take your meds.

[@zakalwe2240]

@@hilo2-est3-elev did a cat steal your imaginary girlfriend?

[@oyocgkxgoc1211]

@@hilo2-est3-elevThat's not very kind

[@REALT0R.2]

@KZbin Test2 Damn did someone hurt you?, your probably a bot.

[@christineramsey6578]

It's always best to have two pets not just one. They need a friend to snuggle, play and sleep with especially when we have to go to work or just run some errands. Thank you for getting Horlick a little brother/sister. 🥰

[@Mcherri]

I agree with that we had just one Maltese shitzu cross however we were worried about her being alone considering her breed do get anxious a lot easier so when she was 2 she had a litter of pups we kept her son cause she only had 2 sons 4 girls and we got him desexed and we have never regretted now she has a constant companion we love both of them so much.

[@ayeyooletsgo2151]

Thank you as well

[@AndyBluebear]

As long as they are socialized early enough and done correctly, you have 2 different types of pets at home alone.

[@scottgrimes1287]

exactly. and gold labs are the best. so very docile.

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

Fantastic to see a leash-trained cat that enjoy walks and playtime outside ❤️🧡💛

[@fionanicolson7642]

Such fantastic animals

[@Realzproductreviews]

🥰

[@dad4ever-c90]

A gentle giant dog is usually the PURRFECT playmate for a frisky kitten. Opposites really do attract!

[@cathyreyes4357]

everyone gangsta till the dog eats the kitten

[@exiechotix-stanhollyleaf-3752]

@@cathyreyes4357 it’s a gentle giant

[@siddhantroy9539]

More animal pun xD

[@simonghostriley405]

Everyone gangsta until the kitten's cousins comes and eat the dog

[@TASIAawful1]

I love these dogs but I’ve had a couple of incidents with this type of breed attacking my Akita now I’m afraid when I see these types of dogs. I know not all are the same but if you ever have been around a dog fight it’s very horrific and frightening

[@anitapownall9556]

That little dance when they were first meeting was so cute.

[@Shine-wb6ll]

Timestamp ?

[@Imaworldstar-jw3yj]

i am studying english online be my friend..

[@Shine-wb6ll]

@@Imaworldstar-jw3yj mmm what have you learnt so far? Based on your comment, you seem to have grasped the fundamentals and you're quite proficient in the language although i havent heard you talking and wouldnt know if you are as fluent or not.

[@bamboozled1668]

Horlicks got a kitten And Hero got a horse 😂

[@Rubhen925]

These two are cute together. Pretty much bros for life now!

[@GrandpaStories826]

They both are soo adorable, that dog is a good one for accepting the kitten.

[@diniaadil6154]

I always find it interesting how golden retrievers especially love playing with kittens

[@lovealways2609]

@@diniaadil6154 amen.. they are very nice 🥰

[@GodisMyNo1]

Dogs are good even when they dont like cats. If you are ok with cats disliking dogs, you should be ok with the opposite too

[@shirley9240]

You are such a wonderful pet parent. Knowing what Horlicks needed and gave him the greatest gift in Hero. Goodness, they are gorgeous!

[@archanachaturvedi6069]

100th like!😁

[@tylercecil5634]

5 years of leaving the dog home alone or not really sure that’s what you call a “good parent” but hey anything to be a top comment

[@dayeah765caoni3]

We can’t all be retired or disabled at home, right? Eff u

[@olanrewaju8202]

@HeartsForAmamiyadoubt he going to reply

[@Angela-Ruby]

That tail in the kittens face at the end was hilarious

[@majestic._]

"enou- *whap whap whap* ENOUGH"

[@Timo11Werner]

It’s so sad to see pets having anxiety of any sort. It made me heart warmed to see that he got a kitten brother. It’s so cute.

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

Horlicks is the perfect name for a Lab. They are the ultimate comfort dogs! And how lovely that he has a Hero.

[@erebos4932]

Isn‘t he a golden Retriever?

[@tiredcitizenz1925]

thats a golden retriever

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

@@tiredcitizenz1925 ok Retriever was longer, so I took a shortcut.

[@mochiyeosang1908]

@@globalwarmhugs7741 say golden or goldie then. lab and golden retriever are two different breeds.

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

@@mochiyeosang1908 I'm fully aware of that. I don't require your advice

[@jkim6200]

A great story of their friendship! Hero is one chubby kitty.

[@mariag.8242]

Not chubby 😢 - Stocky. Actually he’s a British Shorthair (albeit with a flatter face and more bulging eyes than are usual) and they do have a stocky build, wide heads, and that signature thick thick fur.

[@aroha9090]

That amazing thick fur. So adorable. Lovely lovely cats.

[@jkim6200]

@@mariag.8242 Thank you. I figured as much... Let me correct "chubby kitty" to "fuzzy kitty" or "stocky kitty".

[@sharonmartin5051]

What a wonderful mom you are. Your fur family is lucky to have you.

[@yaki-moon]

Brilliant, also taking Hero outside on the lead is a great plan, that's how they bond even more😍💕❤

[@madasahatter5514]

I absolutely love the name Horlicks. He is the exact colour of it.

[@yusakug]

When Hero is swatting the tail early on, it looks like he’s saying, “I still don’t know about this guy, but I like this bushy thing on its butt!”

[@zachparade2791]

🤣

[@barbarajustice9499]

That was real cute I use to have a dog and cat that played really well together they would run thru the house chasing each other it was funny they grew up together they were both rescues

[@ES11777]

Aww that’s so sweet

[@felixcat9318]

Despite animals living in a loving home with humans whom adore them, many pets would hugely benefit from the presence of another animal (which doesn't even need to be of the same species) especially if the humans go out to work. These loving humans recognised this immediately with their beloved pup and brought in a most adorable and playful companion/playmate for him. They get along fantastically, each being perfect for the other, and to see this gorgeous kitty initiate play or snuggles with the pup is lovely.

[@kellycasa7407]

That looks like a British Shorthair kitten. I had a yellow lab years ago and got him a British Shorthair friend, they were besties from day one. Great choice for his companion!

[@lovealways2609]

Hollis is very big, i am glad that he has found a nice smaller friend, Hero, who has a heart of love big ❤ 💖 to help Hollis remain anxiety free. 🙂 very nice 🌄 story.

[@lovealways2609]

*sorry, is his name Horlicks? I thought it was Hollis.. 🙂 🥰

[@DocDoccus]

@@lovealways2609 You obviously can't read the handy subtitles that are on the bottom on the video screen.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

I have 4 dogs and 13(farm) cats. You wouldn't believe the unique individual relationships between the 2 species

[@ksen1011]

I like how when we first see Hero he fits in the frame of the camera/vid, but then Horlick comes in and his nose & eyes is all you see 😆 I'm glad these 2 have each other to keep one another company. Also love that they go out on walks together 💛

[@blackraven763]

Ugh that kitten is absolutely freaking gorgeous! I want to squeeze his little face and pepper it with kisses. 😂😂😂😍😘😘🤗 The doggo is cute too. Glad they found each other. 😚

[@robertwalker9679]

Hero might be the cutest cat I’ve seen. What breed is he?

[@jenniferr9624]

He looks like a British Shorthair.

[@GodisMyNo1]

Yeah the doggo is gorgeous too

[@nobodysfool4444]

Horlicks is such a great name! This was fun.

[@angiediblasi8648]

U R such wonderful pet parents .... U knew exactly what Horlicks needed & gave him the greatest gift in Hero ..... God Bless U 🙏

[@kritikitti3868]

Not all HEROS wear capes or dress in blue or even fly, except straight into our hearts.😍😻

[@collette9008]

Very nicely said 👏

[@Conformist138]

I love when people get a pet for their pet. I have a dog-walking client who recently let me know she's going to be getting her dog a puppy soon. I'm thrilled, because her boy absolutely loves every other dog in the world. He thinks every dog is going to be his best buddy and he wants all of them to play with him all the time. I've been hoping his mom would get him a friend for awhile. He's gonna have a happiness overload when a new baby shows up, and I can't wait!

[@BeautyOnEarth]

To everyone who is reading this, you’re beautiful and an amazing person. Please exercise frequently and eat more fruits/veggies. I wish you all good health, great success, and everlasting happiness!!!!!!

[@denisewalsh6586]

Thank you Beauty on Earth. I appreciate your good wishes during this stressful pandemic.

[@slanderman3296]

These animal stories from Dodo, always get me. At first, I kinda didnt like them, bc it seemed like the owners just wanted views, but its changed my view. There are still good pure people out there EVERYWHERE, not just here. I've seen these videos from every part of the world and its amazing, bc were all the same. We want love and to be loved, man or animal.

[@ddjr6673]

@Anna333 Thank you for this recommendation. I will check this out. I felt the same about Dodo at first too. But the people who are on the videos and make them seem so sincere, decent and caring. In a world where there is a lot of cruelty and utter selfishness, these videos give me a lot of hope.

[@deborahhughes6923]

Oh yeah their are good people every where. You just have to find them,and people everywhere do love their animals.But unfortunately their are cruel people everywhere too. But, this is a sweet story! And yes, we need more of them.🐶❤🐱

[@averyh5303]

The owners rarely have anything to do with them. The Dodo just takes the videos and puts a soundtrack over it and reaps all the internet points. But, I'm still here because, kittens.

[@jeffrykopis5468]

Why make videos if you didn't want views? To be an auteur?

[@MamaLauren523]

Just a dog and his emotional support kitty! What a wonderful idea❤🐕‍🦺🐈

[@viablue8143]

How great! 😊 An anxious pup got a friend to ease his anxiety, and a kitten got a safe, secure and loving home. The owners now have the best of both worlds- a dog AND a cat! And us, Dodo viewers, have a sweet heartwarming story to watch. It’s a true win-win situation for everyone!

[@Dodo28372]

I have a golden retriever puppy and this is so cute love this✨

[@lyndapatterson5662]

GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP U AND KEEP YOU ALL ! AND LIFE US BY THE BLOOD AND LAMB IN JESUS HOLY, HOLY, HOLY , NAME LOVE 2 ALL. FUREVER ! AMEN AND AMEN !

[@shaelinbecker2420]

Horlicks and Hero is so cute brother's 😁

[@Mbg930]

What beautiful eyes Hero has

[@klxzz]

Omg, I laughed when their mom said she left them alone for a half an hour bc it sounds outrageous, but I understand 100%. As someone who has a rescue that formerly had severe separation anxiety to the point of injuring himself to the point of bleeding, I understand that even 30 mins of your dog being ok when you're not there is such a relief.

[@donovanbradford8231]

Super happy Horlicks has a brother to look after him. My dog Riley had separation anxiety as well a combination of family love and getting another animal that he could interact with helped him out. Horlicks will do well and seeing him and Hero play is so great.

[@marywatkins6798]

This is sweet. The doggie just needed someone to be at home with him! Both are darn cute!

[@maviewavie2326]

A great solution to the separation anxiety! They are both adorable.

[@irishuisman1450]

Dogs with separation anxiety often do well if they can focus their attention on something else. My eldest cousin has a rescue dog, Kaya, who had some pretty severe separation anxiety. She would start whining and crying if my cousin was just upstairs and could still hear her and call back. We were on a weekend away with the whole extended family on my dad's side, and at some point a few people, including my cousin, were going on a boating trip that unfortunately didn't allow dogs. Me and one of my aunts opted out of going, so the dog wasn't left home alone. However, I don't even think they were gone fifteen minutes before Kaya started whining. We tried to comfort her, but she was still sad. At some point I got the idea to just take her for a walk instead, so I put her harness on, and as soon as we left the door and started walking, she immediately perked back up, even playing fetch with me. We got back inside after a bit, and within two minutes she was crying again, so I just took her back out until we saw the cars with the other family members come back, at which point she was more than happy to run back with me.

[@morningdove20]

Love how this worked out for both! They make a great pair, and good company for each other! Btw.. just Love Golden Retrievers most loving personalities. Wise choice bringing these two, together! ♥️

[@stacyfrazierbauer8811]

Awe he just needed a friend to stay home with him.❤️

[@malcolmmerlyn4288]

1:24, cutest cat-dog moment ever.

[@theresagreen9855]

It takes a good mother to know what her kids need. Love you.

[@marionhenriquet2036]

How cute they are both !!

[@saisatwik8945]

The way just how Hero tried to hide from Horlicks when he saw him at 0:36 😂😂😂

[@wendyjacobson8440]

True friends forever!!!! They bring happiness, comfort and joy to each other!!!! Thank you for this!!!!

[@mwrice45]

A cat at the beach just mad everything worth it. I can't explain. I have never seen that and I wish more people would do it. How amazing.

[@amylewis7563]

So cute. I love dog and cat relationships. They are the best! 🐈🐕

[@rg20322]

Awesome pet parents - totally appreciate the effort that you put into making sure that not only taking care of Horlick but it seems that Hero is much better off as well. Happy that I stumbled across this video.

[@tylercecil5634]

Let take you in as a pet then trap you in a small space 8 hours a day for 5 years………………………….that’s human years

[@margaretszuky7065]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE PEOPLE LIKE YOU IN THIS WICKED WORLD WE LIVE IN, MY FRIEND!!

[@McChrister]

This video made me giggle….😂The kitty cat is so funny looking!(in a good way…🥰)

[@leothegsd180]

Sooo lovely ❤️❤️ Goldens are Angels ❤️

[@jackiepatti6093]

So sweet love them!

[@testerwulf3357]

Pets can get lonely too, so getting a friend for them is the best

[@cha_wanya]

My heart melted at 1:50. His little jump scare.

[@Tiger_Woo_dds]

"Cats and dogs living together. Mass hysteria!" 👻❤

[@TheValk777]

This is so sweet. When I took my senior rescue home she was ecstatic to find out she had two Guinea pig siblings that she adores 💗

[@loveforeignaccents]

Such a cute duo!!! Glad it helped his separation anxiety too!

[@CarnivalOfDarknessCustoms]

My dog has a same problem 😞 i waited until he was three years old,then I went to search for Maine coon breeders. I found the one and we now they have the best promance ever.💕

[@greasylimpet3323]

It's lovely to see them playing together! Dogs and cats can be best friends, when they've got a kind owner like you!

[@srishroxsy2713]

Hero has the "OH LORD HE COMMIN" face and I love it lmao.

[@theonebreadlord]

That's so cute and wholesome, their bond feels very nice, I hope the dog is happier now

[@dadbad67]

One little chubby-cheeks cookie and one big fluffy cake: brothers forever

[@michaeljordan20114]

Awesome job keep it up 👍

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

A puppers tail! The ideal cat toy. Always in motion and Mr. Doggo doesn’t seem to mind thr furball attacking it! Sweet that they get along and Horlicks is improved!

[@mariahewitt9787]

I love this. Thank you for sharing, they are meant to be together.

[@kitt765]

That's gorgeous! You SO did the right thing. You must be so thrilled to see doggo so relaxed & happy🐕💞🐈

[@sunnybrucci3453]

They’re adorable and perfect for each other. Beautiful video.

[@absentiambient]

Just when i was about to go this saturday without crying. Lifeforms

[@casinobaby5058]

That is such a precious bond.

[@marylawson6060]

Bless their hearts. Precious.

[@ritawrench5113]

I sooo love this video, it took a while for the two to like each other I'm so glad they do. That was a great idea to help him overcome the fear of separation!!

[@lucyvanpelt6470]

It’s just a beautiful friendship and love they have ! Everyone needs one true friend ! 🥰♥️♥️

[@relaxingpets]

Thank you to everyone who helps these poor animals out. 🙏

[@chrisk3754]

Amazing good little friends! What a beautiful gentle doggo-love that guy!

[@cockeyedoptimista]

That is a beautiful, beautiful cat.

[@stmull8678]

How sweet are they? When I could hear your laughing in the video, I couldn't help laughing along! It shows you really enjoy your animals!

[@contessalouannec8064]

Beautiful Dog and cat. Thank You for being Good people.

[@paulcousino8773]

Im so glad they have each other.

[@TheBuriedLedeR]

Nice lady. Empathetic. Patient.

[@stoshbeast1]

Aww...so adorable

[@devrabrewer5211]

So sweet. Thank you for being such a caring pet parent.

[@chicagoresident973]

Thank you for caring so much and for fixing his suffering

[@JL-zo7vz]

2:12 Who is going to help with Hero’s anxiety? Cute story, put a smile on my face!

[@randomthingsforeveryone5903]

Aww they have such an adorable relationship! ❤️

[@jarahkaren8074]

Brilliant way of solving separation anxiety and giving two wonderful creatures a happy life

[@collette9008]

They are so cute together ❤️. It was very smart and very kind 😊 to get him a pet of his own. Thankyou Dodo for another heartwarming video. God bless you all. 🙏

[@Maha1J]

This’s very heart ♥️ warming And sweet God bless them all

[@choprox01]

they are both having a blast

[@denisewalsh6586]

Thank you precious Horlicks and Hero and wonderful guardian Lee. Your video brought me a lot of positive energy and comfort during this stressful pandemic.

[@Adulting_Autistic]

What a sweet owner you are. I know for a fact you got him the baby out of love because I too got my doggo a kitten for Christmas and it was the best decision I have ever made. It is like they were made for each other. Thank you for sharing your story. 🥰🥰🥰

[@donnamead3138]

So freaking adorable 🥰!!!!

[@starfishw7138]

Adorable team members!

[@Tipperary757]

Lovely friendship.

[@JJ33438]

This is so touching and..you picked a beautiful cat! You are so kind - God Bless You for caring about these beautiful animals.!