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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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