Samson, a golden retriever, joined the household of couple Lea and Eric Hendey almost two years ago as part of his training to become a medical response service dog. The dog was doing well at his job, but his fur mom stated that he frequently took it too seriously.
Even during his free time, Samson would not play with other dogs and would rather remain in a corner by himself. Lea believed it was difficult for him to build a social relationship with anyone because he was always so uneasy around other canines and humans.
This continued to happen until Samson encountered a cat for the first time. At that moment, the golden retriever was traveling with his fur parents when they encountered a cat in a store display. As soon as Samson noticed the cat, he became ecstatic and began whining at the window, plainly desiring to play with it.
Lea and Eric were stunned by the dog’s response and immediately discovered that Samson was, after all, a friendly dog. He needed only the proper animal to play with. Therefore, without further ado, the couple immediately began searching for the ideal cat for Samson, which is when Cleo came in.
Due to their vast size difference, Cleo was apprehensive to interact with Samson when she initially arrived home. However, the golden retriever showed her that she had nothing to fear. He lavished her with so much affection that she quickly warmed up to the dog.
Since then, they had become great friends and were frequently observed cuddling on the couch and playing hide-and-seek. Samson and Cleo were always inseparable whenever Lea and Eric took them on outdoor adventures. It is safe to say that the golden retriever’s feline companion had helped him gain confidence, and their owners couldn’t be happier.
Dog has the biggest smile whenever his kitten sister rides on his back 😍 pic.twitter.com/gva5HAlZbu
— The Dodo (@dodo) November 26, 2020
Source: The Dodo