Abandoned Puppy And Kitten Kept Each Other Warm Until They Could Be Rescued Together

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When one Michigan animal rescuer responded to a call about a puppy hiding next to a trash can, he never expected the mission would become a two-for-one deal.

Chris Ouwerkerk, a rescue driver with the Michigan Humane Society, showed up to save a puppy who had been abandoned on a cold, rainy day. The pup came right to him, happy to be safe in the arms of a caring human.

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But as Ouwerkerk lifted the puppy to put her safely in his van, he heard a loud meow coming from back behind the trash bins.

"I started to look, and there was a kitten in between the garbage and the recycling bin also," he explains in the video. "I believe the kitten and the puppy were in there cuddling together, trying to stay warm and dry."

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Ouwerkerk brought the two little pals to the humane society, where they were checked out and brought up to date on their vaccines.

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Even once they were safe in the shelter, the puppy and the kitten who saved each other from the cold didn't want to be apart.

"During their evaluation they were both on the same table and in the same cage and they were very loving towards each other," Ouwerkerk said.

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The amazing rescue was filmed back in November, and since then both the pup and her kitten friend found separate forever homes.

No word on whether they've ever had a reunion, but we're certain they'll never forget each other. This video shows the incredible kindness that animals can show one another - not to mention the awesome work of devoted animal rescuers.

If you're ready to provide a forever home to a rescued dog or cat like these two, check Petfinder or visit your local humane society.

See the whole rescue here:

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