Accustomed to admiring cats behind the glass of a shelter, Harry was finally able to meet one for real, with a surprise in store. More attracted by games and cuddles than by his new feline friend, the Golden Retriever especially won over the volunteers, delighted with this visit like no other.
We won't teach you anything by telling you that Golden Retrievers are extremely sociable and friendly dogs. Harry is certainly no exception, he who loves making new friends every day, both among his peers and with representatives of other species, especially cats. Harry is also very curious.
Every day during his walk, he stops in front of the local shelter, that of the association Tails Together Co based has Evanstonin the state of Illinois (United States). He then stands in front of the large windows of the reception structure and takes the time to observe the cats who live there and who are waiting to meet their future adopters.
This is what we can see in this video posted online on April 25, 2026 on the account TikTok of Tails Together Co and that relays Pet Parade :
It is a daily ritual to which he is extremely attached and to which his mistress complies without flinching. The dog's touching attitude eventually caught the attention of the shelter staff, who decided to invite him to meet some of their feline residents. A decision made easier by the viral nature of the first video, which generated more than 4.2 million views on the social network.
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Toys and cuddles for Harry
Tails Together Co explains that Harry had never had direct interactions with cats before, so this was a big first for him. The volunteers presented it to the “ friendliest pussy » of the shelter, called Virginia.
The tabby kitty, in fact, remained very calm during the Golden Retriever's visit, but he seemed more interested in his toys. He certainly appreciated this moment shared with Virginiabut he also and above all spent a lot of time playing with members of the staff of Tails Together Co and enjoy their caresses.
He will undoubtedly keep excellent memories of it. On the volunteer side, in any case, his visit left no one indifferent.