It’s a well-known fact that when a dog meets a cat for the first time, they don’t get along all that well. In most cases, a good relationship between a dog and a cat is simply impossible and it all starts from their first encounter. Their first impression about each other isn’t the best one and it just doesn’t look like they will ever become best friends. The main reason for this is the jealousy they feel about their owner and this video proves just that.
Bailey is the name of our Golden Retriever in the video and Simon is the baby kitten. Bailey is resting on the couch when his owner sits next to him, holding the little kitty. He immediately leaves the couch and refuses to go sit next to his owner when he calls him.
YT/This is Bailey
His owner doesn’t quit though – he wants Bailey to meet the new member of the family. But Bailey doesn’t quit either – he doesn’t even want to look at the new member.
(You MUST watch the video to see Bailey’s reaction while he’s ignoring them because it’s just indescribable.)
Only when the owner puts the kitten down from his lap, Bailey approaches him. He jumps all over him, hugging and licking him. He wants all the attention to himself. This is the first time he lays his eyes on Simon and that’s only to make sure that he’s looking at them. It’s as if he’s saying “He’s MY owner and he loves ME.”
YT/This is Bailey
He refuses to let go of his owner, hugging him ever tighter. His owner changes his seat, trying to make Bailey face Simon but it’s impossible. Bailey acts all weird and foolishly, doing his best to avoid looking at Simon. (This part is HILARIOUS.)
When, for a second, their eyes meet, they both jump up out of fear. Bailey tries to leave the couch, but his owner doesn’t let him, insisting on meeting them. Bailey’s on denial, hiding his face so that he looks like he’s playing “hide and seek.”
YT/This is Bailey
Later, the owner is holding Simon on his lap, begging for Bailey to go meet him. This time Bailey barks as a response and ignores them by looking out of the window. After calling him a lot, Bailey accepts to sit next to the owner and Simon, turning his back at them. He sits still for a bit, but when the owner uses his tail to play with Simon, Bailey gets angry and starts barking again. The owner pets Bailey, as to comfort him. Bailey enjoys the petting for a bit, always NOT facing them, and then suddenly jumps out of the couch and leaves. He just doesn’t seem ready to welcome a new family member.
Check the video down below to enjoy the first encounter of a “foolish” Golden Retriever and a sweet little kitten!
