Internet Obsessed as Dog Rushes to Defend Cat After Hearing 'Distress Call'

Internet users have applauded a dog's adorable loyalty after he was caught on camera coming to the aid of his feline friend.

Captured by an outdoor security camera on a porch, the heartwarming incident was shared a week ago on TikTok by @shelbykennedy73 and has amassed over 3.2 million views. Revealing the remarkable connection between a cat and her devoted canine friend, the feline finds herself in a tense standoff with another neighborhood cat, prompting her to call out for the dog.

The video showcases just how great the relationship between cats and dogs can be, even though dogs have a natural tendency to chase felines, rooted in the canines' ancestral need to hunt smaller prey.

As the descendants of wolves, our dogs have inherited certain hunting instincts, including the urge to chase small, fast-moving creatures—such as cats.

However, this isn't the first time a dog has been caught protecting a cat, such as the husky rushing to protect a small kitten at all costs. And, in 2022, a feline stepped in to protect a golden retriever from the foster cat that he was a little afraid of.

In the viral video, as the cat rushes onto the porch to seek refuge from the other feline that has taken chase, the dog comes bursting through the door and springs into action. He races toward the intruder, chasing the cat away and solidifying the bond between the two pets.

Shelby Kennedy, the owner of the two animals, expressed pride in her pets' actions in the video caption, writing: "He responded to his sister's distress call."

Liked over 560,000 times by TikTok users, the clip elicited a serious response from people touched by the dog's heroism.

"He understood the assignment!" posted one commenter, while another wrote, "I think they've done this before." The shared sentiment was clear—this dog's protective instincts had certainly left an indelible mark on the hearts of viewers.

One viewer commented, "It's giving 'the only person that can bully my sibling is me'." And another posted: "I've watched this 100x, love it. I love the sound of the rumble even before he hits the door. A forewarning of what's to come."

Newsweek reached out to @shelbykennedy73 via TikTok for comment.

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