Cat And Dog Travel Duo Will Give You Wanderlust And All The Feels

 

Traveling With Friends

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Traveling is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in your life. But, traveling by yourself can get a bit lonely at times, and traveling with other people can be a pain in your rear. But, there is a sweet spot somewhere in the middle, and that is traveling with your fur baby. What’s even better than that is when your fur baby has a fur baby. 

Not What She Planned

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When Cynthia Bennett went to the Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue three years ago, she was expecting to go home with a very different pup. But, fate had other plans for her. Fate gave her Henry, and the two have been inseparable since.

The One

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“I had my eyes set on a golden mix puppy, but when I saw lanky Henry sitting there I had to see him,” she told People. “When we got into the pen with him, he immediately climbed into my lap and went belly up. It was then I knew that we were taking him home!” It was all history from that moment on. 

The Great Outdoors

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Bennett and her boyfriend both enjoy the outdoors, and they moved to Colorado, so they could go on weekend hiking trips. It wasn’t long until Henry joined them. “I think we only had him for three days when we took him on our first hike, which was to Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs,” Bennett told The Dodo. “He found the steepest, tallest rock around, and he ran up to the top of it to look over the edge.” 

A New Addition

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After being the only child for three years, Bennett decided she wanted to give Henry a sibling of the feline persuasion. “I really wanted a rescue kitten, Bennett said. “I’d looked for five months, and I saw lots of different kittens, but none of them really had the right personality or fir. I knew that I wanted to take him anywhere – camping, hiking.”

Purrfect Baloo

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Then she met five-month-old Baloo, and she fell in love with him immediately. “Baloo convinced me to bring him home in under a minute,” Bennett said. “He was super playful and curious and the biggest love bug.” But, when they brought Baloo home, he bonded with Henry the most. 

He Loves Henry

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Baloo got so attached to Henry, that he would freak out whenever they took him out for a walk. So Bennett started training Baloo with a harness so that he could accompany Henry on walks. “If I touch Henry’s leash, [Baloo] will start screaming at the door,” Bennett said. “He’s very vocal.”

Closer Than Brothers

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While the two are the best of friends, Bennett thinks that Baloo doesn’t exactly see Henry as a big brother. “I call them brothers, but I think Baloo thinks that Henry’s his mom because he constantly looks for a teat,” Bennett said. “So he’ll go in, and you can tell he’s looking, because he’s nuzzling under Henry’s armpit.”

Cat Dog

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Baloo may think that Henry is his mom, because the little kitten doesn’t see himself as a cat either. “He’s definitely not the kind of cat we can leave home alone on the weekend anymore,” Bennett said. “I think he’s more a dog than anything.”

Best Dog Ever

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But, it doesn’t seem that Henry minds Baloo prodding at him for a teat. Henry is extremely protective of the little kitten and constantly keeps an eye out for him. “Henry has become the best big brother and always checks on him to make sure he is doing okay,” Bennett said in an Instagram post. “He couldn’t be fitting into our little family any better and we just love him to the moon and back.” 

Mom's Favorites

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While there is no denying Henry and Baloo’s love for each other, it’s clear that Cynthia adores her little fur babies. 

“Wow, mom is pretty strong, huh Henry? She can even carry your abnormally massive self,” a hypothetical thing that Baloo would say, I’m sure. 

Brotherly Quarrels

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“Mom, just take the picture already. I can feel Baloo’s claws digging into my ears. Seriously, mom. The lengths you’ll go to for a photo are getting a bit ridiculous.”

“Henry is being a drama queen as usual, mom. Just ignore him.”

Riding In Cars

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“Hey, Henry. Hey, do I look tough behind the wheel of mom’s car. I mean I feel cool. ‘They see me rollin,’ They pettin’, trying to catch me riding purdy.’”

“Yeah, sure buddy. I don’t think that’s how that song goes though.”

Chill Vibes Only

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“Great, mom. Now I look officially like a hipster. I mean, I have to say that this beanie looks pretty good on me. But, why doesn’t Baloo have to wear a lumbersexual sweater? Not so cool.”

Meowwy Christmas

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“Meowwy Christmas, everyone.”

“Alright, Baloo just cut the Tiny Tim act. We’ve just got to pose for the photo and then we can get these bows off of our heads. Bah Humbug.”