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Woman Adopts Puppy And Kitten On Same Day & Chronicles Their Lives For 5 Years

By: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| January 15, 2024

Aarika had always wanted a dog, and after years of waiting, she finally decided to get one. But she didn’t just get a puppy; she got a cat, too, so they could grow up together. Even though she had no experience with cats, Aarika knew that raising the two pets together would be an exciting adventure. The beginning was challenging, as Aarika had no idea what to expect from her new cat, Gregg. He would climb up her leg, making her wonder if that was normal behavior. But as time went on, she noticed that Gregg and her dog, Boris, were becoming inseparable. They would always want to lay by each other, and their little friendship and bond grew from there.

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Aarika realized that Boris and Gregg had become her children and wanted to give them the best life possible. Knowing how much they loved watching squirrels, she put out a picnic table for them to eat on, and they became glued to the window, watching the squirrels outside.

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Traveling with both a cat and a dog was an interesting experience for Aarika. She took them on a plane and even to different countries. Wanting Gregg to explore the outdoors, she got him a harness and took both pets outside. They loved playing outside, and their adventures began from there.

Boris and Greg enjoyed going to the park and exploring the outdoors together. They still cuddled with each other, even as they both turned five years old. People would often approach Aarika, suggesting that Boris and Gregg needed their own show. This idea sparked something in Aarika’s mind – a children’s story.

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Aarika decided to write a book about Boris and Gregg, detailing their adventures and friendship. The book became one of her biggest achievements, and she was proud to share the story of her beloved pets. Through her book, Aarika ensured that the story of Boris and Greg’s friendship would live on forever.

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