We often see dogs forming wonderful bonds with other dogs, and we take it as the most natural thing ever. However, some dogs just don’t have that natural ability to easily get along with other canines. Samson, a service dog from California, was one of those dogs!
Samson’s Struggle to Socialize
Despite being trained as a medical response service dog, Samson didn’t know how to interact with other dogs. He wasn’t very playful until he met a special creature that helped him come out of his shell – his tiny kitten sister!
Samson Learning How to Dog
Samson’s owner, Lea, spent countless hours trying to help him adapt to life among other dogs. It wasn’t that he was shy, aggressive, or afraid of them; he just wasn’t very playful and didn’t feel like socializing. Samson was just a bit awkward.
“Samson is very awkward with other dogs or even other humans. He just doesn’t always know how to play with them,” Lea shared with The Dodo.
Samson was adopted into a family to be a service dog, and so far, he had been amazing! He is extremely intelligent and loyal, but he always seemed to be on the job.
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The Unlikely Friendship Begins
One day, while on a walk with his mom, Samson spotted a tiny kitten in a window. He immediately stopped and approached the window to see the unusual animal moving on the other side of the glass. Instead of switching to his usual unsociable mode, Samson refused to leave the window! He stared at the kitten, wanting to play.
“He spotted a kitten through a window and immediately wanted to play,” said Lea.
Lea was overjoyed to see Samson coming out of his shell for the first time in a long time. That’s when it hit her – she should adopt a kitten into their family!
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Cleo Joins the Family
A few days later, Cleo, the little kitten, arrived! As soon as the backpack with Cleo in it was placed in the living room, Samson immediately came up and started sniffing it. When his mom took Cleo out, Samson began dancing with happiness! He wagged his tail, sniffed his new sister, and put a big smile on his face. It was evident that Samson embraced Cleo with his paws wide open.
“Samson treated Cleo differently than other animals in his life. He immediately wanted to be with her at all times,” said Lea.
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Inseparable Furriends for Life
Cleo and Samson became best friends! The two were so bonded that the family decided to take Cleo with them on hikes, as Samson felt much better with her around. One day, Cleo was tired from walking, so Lea put her on Samson’s back – and Cleo loved it! From that moment on, every time Cleo felt tired, she would jump on Samson’s back, and he would carry her around like a proud brother.
A Harmonious Home
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Aside from Samson, the family has two Labrador Retrievers and two baby girls. Now, with Cleo in the house, things seem much more harmonious in their California home! Samson has finally come out of his shell and found his purpose during his off-time.
The Pawesome Pack
Lea and her family are grateful for their amazing family. Adopting Cleo was one of the best decisions they made, as she was the missing piece of the puzzle! This pawesome pack creates memories every day, making each new day a brand-new adventure.
You can keep up with their activities on their official Instagram account.
