21 Cats And Rats Who Know It's Better To Be Friends Than Enemies

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Cats and rats may have a reputation as being sworn enemies, but that needn't be the case. Sometimes felines and rodents can decide to cast aside their differences and embrace one another as favored companions.

Here are 21 cats and rats who chose to be BFFs instead of bitter rivals.

Best friends are there to smile together during good times ...

Reddit/hunglikeagunt

... and to offer comfort during sad times.

Reddit/NoraLovesFrogs

Best friends love nothing more than just hanging out ...

Reddit/MeatloafCupcake

... or maybe grabbing a meal together.

Reddit/maviegoes

And they'll always share what's on their plate.

Reddit/ceoff

Best friends will also help clean up afterward ...

Reddit/kbuis

... and they'll do so happily ...

YouTube/Linkadvitc

... because they know they're appreciated.

Reddit/Heartles846

Of course, a real best friend ...

Reddit/motherofferrets

... will always return the favor.

Reddit/HeyHeyItsJay

Best friends make the perfect cuddle companions ...

Reddit/Wanderlady

... because they know the coziest place to be ...

Reddit/Foxprowl

... is with each other.

Reddit/maviegoes

Best friends know that cuddle-time ...

Reddit/Vark675

... will often turn into nap time.

Reddit/SharpBass88

But that's more than OK ...

Reddit/Bubblet

... because time with your best friend ...

Reddit/limpkin

... is always time well spent.

Reddit/mcnewbie

So the next time you're with your best friend ...

Reddit/IGame4Charity56

... remember to take a lesson from these supposed "enemies."

YouTube/chibudgielvr