After losing her best friend, the dog brought home a kitten that looked like her

It has been proven that pets suffer when they are separated from those they love, whether they are humans or animals. Such was the case with Maggie, a 13-year-old dog from the English county of Yorkshire, who was deeply distressed by the loss of her best friend—a fellow dog that had lived with her in the same home for many years. The two dogs had the same habits and even the same tricolored fur, and over the years, their bond grew stronger. When Maggie’s loyal companion passed away from old age, her owner

began to notice that Maggie had become depressed. She ate less and was reluctant to go on walks. While Emma, Maggie’s owner, was reflecting on how to comfort her dog, she herself found a solution—by bringing home a small tricolored kitten, whose fur resembled that of Maggie’s deceased friend. The kitten was likely born to a stray cat. In search of food, it had ventured into Emma’s garden, where Maggie discovered it. Maggie then found a new friend, who was named Minnie. The dog cared for the tiny kitten in

every way possible, and soon, they became inseparable. At first, Minnie was upset when Emma would take Maggie on walks, but she soon began walking along with them. During the walks, Maggie, as a caring «mother,» never took her eyes off Minnie, and as soon as Minnie mewed, the dog was immediately by her side. Now, Minnie has grown into an adult, but she still considers Maggie her mother. She often plays with Maggie’s tail or rides on her back. The two friends spend their entire day together, and this beautiful friendship has become a lifeline for Maggie, who now seems to feel like a carefree, adolescent puppy once again.