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Make sure their personalities complement one another.

A cat who is curious about but not fearful of dogs, and a dog who has at least a nodding acquaintance with felines are the ideal pairing. Whichever pet you're adopting, a rescue organization or animal shelter will gladly work with you to help select the best candidate, based on the history and personality of the animal you're choosing and the one at home.

A stray or feral cat that needs to be socialized and acclimated to indoor living can be a hazard to a resident dog, because she is accustomed to seeing dogs as the enemy, animals to be fought rather than befriended. And some dog breeds, such as terriers, hounds and herding dogs, shouldn't live with cats. Their instincts, which drive them to catch, shake and kill prey, will endanger felines which they see as something to chase.




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