Shy Kitten Meets a Dog 100 Times His Size and Finds an Unexpected Best Friend

Sometimes the friend who makes you feel safest is the one you least expect. For a tiny foster kitten named WeeWoo, that friend turned out to be Lily, a Great Pyrenees who seemed enormous beside him. WeeWoo needed reassurance as he adjusted to his surroundings, so his foster mom, Tracy, decided to introduce the little kitten to her gentle dog. Their difference in size made the meeting look intimidating at first, but Tracy hoped Lily’s calm presence might help WeeWoo feel more secure and give him the confidence he needed to come out of his shell. Credit: YouTube Their first encounter was understandably cautious. WeeWoo was tiny compared with Lily, and being face-to-face with such a large dog was a lot for the kitten to take in. Tracy did not rush the introduction, giving WeeWoo the time and space he needed to observe Lily and decide for himself whether she was someone he could trust. By the following day, apprehension was already giving way to curiosity. WeeWoo became increasingly interested in his much larger companion, while Lily’s gentle demeanor helped make their interactions feel safe. Her thick, soft fur may have made her especially inviting to the little kitten. More important...