The video quickly went viral, surprising many animal lovers and experts alike. While it is rare to see cats and rabbits co-parenting, it is not impossible. In fact, the Animal Welfare Association recommends that pet owners give their cats and rabbits time to get used to each other before leaving them unsupervised.
The video has garnered positive responses from animal lovers, who praise the cat and the rabbit for their maternal instincts and ability to coexist peacefully. It also highlights the importance of rescuing animals and giving them a safe and nurturing environment.
The farmer who runs the Roberson Creek Farm, where the cat and rabbit live, expressed his surprise at their unlikely friendship, calling it "one of the most heartwarming things" he had ever seen. The video has since been shared widely on social media, inspiring others to adopt and care for rescue animals.
Afshar, M. F. (2023, February 22). Farmer shocked after finding cat and rabbit moms raising babies together. Newsweek.
According to the New Jersey-based Animal Welfare Association, cats and rabbits can co-exist, provided they are properly introduced to each other.
"In the now-viral TikTok video, the cat and the rabbit, living at Roberson Creek Farm in North Carolina can be seen parenting their young ones together in what looks to be a large hutch." (Afshar, 2023)
A farm in North Carolina that rescues and cares for abused and neglected animals recently posted a TikTok video showing a rabbit and cat raising their litters together. (Afshar, 2023)
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