A grumpy bulldog and an orphaned kitten: what do you get when you combine the two? A surrogate parent may not be your immediate thought.
However, little Tigger the rescue kitten has unexpectedly formed a bond with two-year-old Harley.
To add to the surprise, the dog has even started producing milk for her new companion.
Owner Clare Evans mentioned: ‘Harley can be quite the moody creature, and I never anticipated she would behave this way towards him.’
This unusual relationship blossomed after two-week-old Tigger was discovered abandoned in a church and taken to Arvonia Vets in Cheltenham, England, where Ms. Evans is training as a nurse.
The 37-year-old brought Tigger home, but she was astonished when Harley, who cannot have puppies due to a tumor on her spine, took the tiny kitten under her wing.
The mother-of-three shared, ‘From the instant I brought Tigger home, Harley immediately began taking charge of his care.
‘She cleans him, allows him to snuggle close, and now she’s even feeding him with her milk.’
The pair is expected to maintain their bond for life, as the kitten will be moving into Ms. Evans’ parents’ household, which is conveniently next door.
Ms. Evans added: ‘We figured separating them completely would be too upsetting, and my boys were quite fond of him and didn’t want to say goodbye.
‘They are excited that nan and granddad have decided to take him in.’
