The unexpected bond between a five-week-old kitten that a family found by chance and their pet dog has captured the hearts of over a million people worldwide.

A video, posted to the TikTok account @philigfl833, shows pup Storm grooming the kitten in what is described as the animals' first meeting.

A family member can be heard narrating the heartwarming scene. "This is their first introduction," they said in the post. "We brought the kitten home and Storm is taking her in."

The clip then shows Storm, a large, gentle dog, fussing over and affectionately licking the tiny animal, immediately forming a nurturing bond with it.

The video quickly resonated with TikTok users, amassing more than 1.1 million views in just a few days since it was shared on May 13. Viewers have been captivated by the genuine affection displayed by Storm, praising the dog for its loving nature.

Storm's owner had captioned the post: "We found a kitten, now Storm is making it her baby."

Newsweek reached out to @philigfl833 for more information via TikTok.

How To Introduce a Cat and Dog to Each Other

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) acknowledged in one of its online publications that although cats and dogs have historically not been deemed "friends," they can learn to get along.

The animal welfare organization made clear that the vastly different animals can become close members of a family, or at least tolerate each other, if they are introduced in a sensible way.

This crucial introduction should happen at a quiet time, to provide both animals with a reassuring and peaceful environment, according to the RSPCA.

"Choose a quiet time when the household is calm. Avoid festivities, parties, visiting
relatives or friends, and find time to concentrate on calm reassurance for both pets," the RSPCA wrote online.

Owners are then encouraged to reward both pets for responding well to meeting each other.

"The cat should be given a safe position in the room, and the animals should be allowed to get used to each other gradually. This will take patience."

"Again, associate the presence of the cat with reward for your dog's calm behavior," the organization adds.

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