Dog Boots, who works as a babysitter

The meaning of the expression "live like a cat with a dog" takes a completely different meaning, looking at these photos. In one of the American shelters for homeless animals, a very important mission was entrusted to the upbringing of kittens. See how the dog Boots "works" as a cat nanny.

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1. "Arizona Society for the Protection of Animals" "took over the work" of the dog, which became the first official cat nurse. (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).

2. This 12-year-old song by the name of Boots - a place of tea and a golden retriever - was worthy of such an important and unique mission: to be with other little kittens who live in the shelter. (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).

3. "Arizona Society for the Protection of Animals" - this is a shelter and a fund that takes care of homeless animals and finds them, new owners. (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).

4. In October of last year, the "Society for the Protection of Animal Arizona" "hired" a dog Butsa, for which he befriended kittens. According to the shelter workers, small kittens will have more chances to find a new home if they get used to the presence of other animals. (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).

5. "The cats, which from the first week of their lives are accustomed to dogs, are more likely to find new owners quickly," - explains the staff of the Society for the Protection of Animal Arizona. (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).

6. Kittens, who "come to work" with Butsom, usually from two to seven weeks of birth. In the opinion of shelter specialists, at that age, small cats are best accustomed to other animals. (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).

7. "Shelter is just a temporary shelter for kittens, so we want to create them here as close as possible to those who are waiting for them in new homes." (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).

8. After the "occupation" with Butsom kittens will be better to adapt to new homes, where there are other animals, especially dogs. (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).

9. The Arizona Society for the Protection of Animals also plans to start another training program for kittens to deal with such stressful situations, such as: riding in a car, the sound of a vacuum cleaner or washing machine, games with children, etc. (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).

10. Dog Boots, who works as a cat nanny in the "Society for the Protection of Animal Arizona". (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).

11. And here and the new educator Butsa. The first encounters take place under the watchful eye of the shelter staff. (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).

12. Dog Boots helps kittens get used to the presence of a dog, increasing them as much as possible their chance to find a new home. (Photo: Arizona Humane Society).