There is a unique and heartwarming bond that has developed between a Siberian husky and a kitten in San Jose for nearly seven years. Their connection has gone from motherly to an unbreakable friendship that they hold dear.

Rosie, a beautiful long-haired mixed-breed cat, was discovered by Thi Bui, co-founder of the non-profit kitten rescue organization Mini Cat Town, when she was just two and a half weeks old. Rosie was found on the streets of San Jose, sick and extremely malnourished. Thi was close to her adoption center at the time and quickly took Rosie under her wing to nurse her back to health. Rosie was in such bad shape that she barely made it through the first night despite being cared for 24 hours a day. Lilothehusky, commenting on Instagram, shared that Rosie was very lethargic and limp. Thi made the decision to introduce Rosie to Lilo, her Siberian husky. The two animals began to snuggle and Rosie was lucky enough to start nursing Lilo. Lilo immediately assumed the role of mother, and since her introduction, she has shown nothing but interest in getting to know Rosie better. Lilo is a strong-willed dog with a big heart and she loves spending time with Rosie.

Thi, the owner of Lilo and Rosie, shared with The Epoch Times that Lilo showed a tender and affectionate attitude towards Rosie after they were introduced. Thi revealed that Lilo diligently cleaned Rosie after meals and even allowed her to nurse, despite not producing milk. After just a few weeks of receiving Lilo’s affection, Rosie made a full recovery and was finally put in a harness for her first walk with the dogs. Over the next few months it became clear that Lilo and Rosie had become inseparable, leading Thi to decide to adopt Rosie herself. Thi strongly believed that separating the two dogs would have been cruel, so on National French Fry Day in June 2015, she officially announced Rosie’s adoption.

Over the past few years, Rosie has developed a distinct personality. Thi describes this 7-year-old feline as daring, curious and intelligent. When Rosie isn’t happy about something, she doesn’t hesitate to communicate her displeasure through a warning bite or paw poke. Also, Rosie does not like being left behind and will express her displeasure verbally if Thi and her family leave her at home. Meanwhile, Lilo, now 9, and Rosie have formed their own little group and prefer not to interact with other animals in the house. The two cats enjoy spending time together, whether it’s napping next to each other or engaging in outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, or car rides with their heads out the window.

The kitty sitter, an expert in her field, also shares the amazing and unusual friendship between Lilo and Rosie and their everyday experiences on Instagram. She strongly believes that their strong bond has the potential to have a significant impact on many lives.

Thanks to their special relationship, more than 1,200 rescued kittens have been saved in Mini Cat Town. In fact, they are currently preparing to open a second adoption floor in the Bay area. Thi expresses gratitude and humility for the support and care shown towards Lilo, Rosie and all the rescued kittens in Mini Cat Town.