Meet the dog who thinks he's a cat - with video
This cute Gloucestershire canine is bow-wowing his carers with his odd behaviour because he thinks he's a cat!
Chippy the Jack Russell loves nothing better than sleeping alongside his feline friends... he even uses their litter tray when he needs to spend a penny.
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And the cats are purr-fectly at ease with their four-legged chum.
Chippy's best friend is a small black female cat called Annie.
She is quite protective of Chippy whose bark is more of a yowl.
"He is a very gentle little dog," said Cats Protection fosterer Liz Dart, from Nailsworth.
"He goes to bed with Annie, one of the other cats. I suppose he has always lived with them – he doesn't know any different."
Chippy was taken on by Cats Protection after being rescued along with 38 cats who lived at one home.
Stroud branch members were so taken with him that he is currently fostered in cat pens waiting for a new home.
He is a good natured dog, particularly for his age.
A vet has estimated that he is aged between 13 and 15 years old.
"He doesn't seem to mind children but because of his age, maybe a quieter home would suit him better," Mrs Dart added.
"Preferably he would go to a new home with Annie. They get on so well. She is protective of him."
For more information call welfare officer Helen Munro on 01453 828 326 or visit www.stroudcatsprotection.com
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2 Comments
by Peter, Cheltenham
Tuesday, August 25 2009, 6:37AM
“There is nothing unusual in a dog sleeping with cats. When my dog was alive she and my 3 cats always slept in a heap together despite having their own separate beds.I do agree, also in not allowing animals to eat from a can. There have been many cases of animals getting their heads stuck in cans and although it can look quite funny it is not funny for an animal. Apart from causing injury it can also cause fright and panic in the animal.”
by John Smith, Glos
Monday, August 24 2009, 10:27AM
“Letting a dog eat from a can is extremely dangerous. Even with the new pull off lids there is still a sharp edge on the inner rim of the can which can cause severe injury. I'm sure this was only done for the photo but never the less poor show.”