Golden Retriever Picks a Fight With Cat, Instantly Regrets It

This golden retriever might stand tall over his feline sibling, but don't be fooled by his powerful stature, because whenever he picks a fight with the cat, he's always the first to run away.

When Fallon the golden fights with Zoey, there's only ever going to be one winner, and it certainly isn't him. The duo's owner, Robyn Chaput, explained that they are best friends most of the time, but sometimes Fallon will get too eager and think he can take on the mighty feline, only to be put in his place moments later.

Chaput, from Ontario, Canada, spoke to Newsweek about the ongoing battle between the pets, as she joked that Zoey remains undefeated because "Fallon always gets scared and loses." He may be the bigger of the two, but he is still no match for Zoey.

The hilarious footage of their latest fight was shared on TikTok (@fatcat391) on November 9, and it's already been viewed more than 347,300 times, and received over 38,300 likes in just a matter of days.

Chaput continued: "They will play fight each other around once or twice a week, but maybe more often because Zoey often picks fights when we aren't at home as well. This fight was over as soon as it started because Fallon got scared of Zoey, as usual.

"They are best friends usually and they do love each other because they have grown up together."

Although people often think of cats and dogs as sworn enemies, that doesn't mean they can't get along. According to Hill's Pet Nutrition, cats and dogs don't share the same behavioral signals, so sometimes they may seem to antagonize one another, but it's merely their different communication styles. In many instances, the cat will be the alpha, and while they can play lovingly, they can instantly resort to hissing and baring teeth if the dog takes it too far.

For owners to ensure that their pets are harmonious, Hill's Pet Nutrition explains that they should be patient when introducing them, and give each animal their own space, and reduce any combative behavior by avoiding any competition between the two.

While discussing their unlikely friendship, Chaput admitted that when she saw Fallon and Zoey play fighting once again, she had to capture it because "the world needed to see how cute they are when they fight."

It's safe to say that social media couldn't agree more, and the reaction to the video has been overwhelmingly positive, as many people lauded Zoey's power over Fallon, who didn't believe she would "actually fight back."

"The social media reaction has been great, and everyone loves the connection that these two have. As well as that, a lot of people loved how much Zoey is the boss," Chaput told Newsweek.

The viral post has amassed over 200 comments on TikTok already, as one person responded: "Zoey means business."

Another comment reads: "The most gentle fight ever."

"Zoey doesn't back down...she knows who's boss," one TikToker wrote.

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