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Michelle Curley/Cincinnati Zoo/REX1 of 8
Turns out dogs can be a cat's best friend too. According to the Cincinnati Zoo, their cheetah cub, Savanna, recently was introduced to a Lab puppy named Max. The two have become furry friends, proving canines and felines can get along.
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Before Max barked his way onto Savanna's best-friends list, the young cheetah was feeling pretty lonely.
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To ensure that Savanna grew up happy and healthy, she was moved to the zoo's nursery and hand fed every 2.5 hours.
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In early September, Savanna made the big move from the nursery to the zoo's Cat Ambassador Program. To celebrate the change, she was introduced to Max the next day.
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The unlikely pair became inseparable playmates almost instantly.
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Zookeepers often introduce cheetah cubs in captivity to young dogs as a source of companionship. The staff is discouraged from forming close bonds with the young animals, so this relationship is critical for development.
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Savanna and Max's play sessions will continue as long as both animals are interested in the meet-ups. Looks like these two will have a long friendship.
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It's animal endangerment also, when this cat walks up to a human, it will be shot. That is if it doesn't attack one of the kids first. It is and always will be a wild animal, my domestic cats bite me, and sometimes scratch, fortunately they are small
May 08 2013 at 4:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThey have been pairing cheetah cubs with puppies for a while now. The reason is because naturally cheetahs are skittish the dogs calm them down and they learn to rely on each other. The dog gives the cheetah enough confidence to keep it from over stressing allowing for a longer life. It's a great use for those pound puppies that are unlikely to find homes.
September 25 2012 at 1:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replywe're friends. time for a kiss. uh uh, no it's snot tin wizaard
September 17 2012 at 9:02 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyA month from now Max will be dinner!!!! LOL!!!!
September 17 2012 at 8:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMaybe they can teach humans how to get along!!!!!!!!JackAdler.com
September 17 2012 at 6:57 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyThat BS! Admit it, you know that Cheetah is a Republican! : )
September 17 2012 at 5:55 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPolitical jokes are so yesterday.
September 17 2012 at 7:49 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyIn 6 months that dog will be lunch!
September 17 2012 at 5:29 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThat just shows proof that animals do have brains and how they love anyone and animals unconditionally. This world would be a much better place if we did the same.
September 17 2012 at 4:39 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyAnimals are much better than people at making friends,they do not have religious or political beliefs.
September 17 2012 at 4:33 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyWhich is why we should be rid of both.
September 17 2012 at 7:50 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyadoRABLE
September 17 2012 at 4:28 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply