Pull the String, Buddy!

When big Buddy and his kitten playmate share a ribbon toy, the resulting tug o’ war will tug o’ warm your heart.

A golden retriever dog lies down on the floor holding a ribbon in its mouth. On the right, holding the other end of the ribbon, is a small kitten.
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8 thoughts on “Pull the String, Buddy!

  1. allein 🐾 September 30, 2025 / 4:06 pm

    I’m rooting for the kitty…

  2. Ricky & Bibi's Mom September 30, 2025 / 5:38 pm

    I can’t watch this. I learned the hard way how dangerous (as in life-threatening) swallowing a ribbon or string can be for a cat. Presumably it’s not all that great for a dog, either. I won’t go into details; it’s upsetting. I was lucky. After several days, Mookie passed the ribbon he had swallowed, without needing surgery. But it was a VERY anxious time.

    • 6Rabbits September 30, 2025 / 6:34 pm

      Oh no! Glad Mookie was okay!

      • Ricky & Bibi's Mom September 30, 2025 / 8:14 pm

        I was lucky, and so was he, the little dickens. I’ll never forget waking up to poop-on-a-rope. You wouldn’t think anyone could be so happy to see -πŸ’©-πŸ’©-πŸ’©-, but I was!

        It was a long time ago, but I’ve been super careful not to leave string, ribbons, rubber bands, or anything like that lying around ever since.

  3. 6Rabbits September 30, 2025 / 6:34 pm

    Never seen a dog play with a ribbon like that! Cats, yes, and that kitty wanted it badly. Love when Buddy stood and just looked down at kitty like β€œthis is not yours!”

  4. Tara September 30, 2025 / 9:49 pm

    Wow! I think this is the most animated I’ve ever seen Buddy.

  5. DEBG September 30, 2025 / 10:25 pm

    That kitten has the cleanest tuxedo shirt and socks!

    I agree with Ricky & Bibi’s mom, though, about the dangers of ribbons. Safety first.

  6. diane in los angeles September 30, 2025 / 10:32 pm

    I make sure my cats only get to play with their string toys when I’m on the other end of the string and can make sure nothing gets chewed off and swallowed. I trust Buddy’s person was right there on top of things while videoing….

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