SakshiFirst Meeting
They struck the rapport on the very first day itself. It was an all-new experience for Hassel. Bert says “Hessel wasn’t fond of cats; like a characteristic dog, he thought cats were for chasing.” On the other side, Hannes had already been in the company of dogs in past. Bert continues “The family where Hannes was born also had a dog. So Hannes was already used to dogs when he came to live with us.”
Opposite Nature
Whereas Hassel was a calm dog, Hannes was equally mischievous. It would follow the dog everywhere he goes. Hannes would also eat from the food bowl of the dog and would sleep on his couch. And Hassel, on the other hand, would enjoy the encroachment of his space by the cat.
Size No Bar
Even the giant size of the dog was never a problem in their friendship. Bert says “As a real labrador he can be boorish, so he didn’t understand his body is too heavy for lying on top of the cat. But Hessel always approaches Hannes with calmth.” Being a mischevious cat, Hannes would attack Hessel when he is sleeping or be walking by.
Lost In Each Other
Bert also talks about the minor trouble they have because of the unique bond the cat and dog share. He says “But they also love to sleep together,” he adds “In the beginning, we sometimes couldn’t find the cat. We looked everywhere and would find a little cat tail under the dog.”
Seven Years Of Trust
Their friendship has become seven years old now. The time has passed by and the bond between the dog and cat has only grown deeper. Now Hannes in seven years old and Hassel is eight years old. Though Hannes does not attack Hassel like before as they have grown old, she still enjoys his company. Now, they usually spend most of their time by sleeping with each other. However, still, it is the cat who dominates the dog. The owner says “Lying with the dog is, of course, a very warm place for a cat, he doesn’t mind the dog being all over him.”