Tiny Foster Kitten 'Rides' Golden Retriever Like She's His Own Personal Chariot
Golden Retrievers are known for making fast friends with everyone they meet, and that includes foster pets. Bailey happens to be one of those sweet dogs who's fallen head over heels for foster kitten, Nick, but it's their special bonding activity that has everyone LOL-ing!
@britts.kittens things are escalating between my dog and foster kitten #kittensoftiktok#fosterkittensoftiktok#newgirlkittens#goldenretriever#dogandcat
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Oregon-based @britts.kittens wasn't kidding when she wrote, "Things are escalating between my dog and foster kitten!" Bailey lives up to all the Golden Retriever hype with his gentle disposition and extreme patience for his tiny friend, and Nick's balancing skills as the pup "drives" him around are kind of epic.
Nick is part of the impossibly adorable New Girl litter who landed in their foster home on May 31. Along with tiny kitty siblings, Jess, Winston, and Schmidt (if you know, you know!), Nick is already stealing hearts and taking names.
It's unclear when these babies will be ready for their forever homes as of now, but they sure are a cute pack of black-and-white fluff!
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Bailey is just as smitten with his feline buddy, and the two are almost always together. In fact, if Nick ever disappears, Mom can count on finding her curled up next to her bestie (and chariot).
@britts.kittens of course nick can be found at baileys side #kittensoftiktok#fosterkittensoftiktok#newgirlkittens#goldenretriever#dogandcat
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What Makes Golden Retrievers So Good With Kittens
There are a lot of reasons Golden Retrievers are a top pick for families with other pets, and Bailey is a stellar example of why. The breed as a whole has some key behavioral traits that make them amazing foster siblings to little kittens like, Nick, such as:
- Goldens have a low prey drive.
- Their patience is unparalleled.
- Golden Retrievers have empathy, sociability, and strong nurturing instincts.
- They're deliberately bred with a "soft mouth," allowing them to gently carry things (like kittens) without damage.
- Goldens have control over their bite force and know how to be careful with little animals.
While Golden Retrievers generally get along with cats, experts suggest that slow, safe, supervised first introductions are paramount, and that your pup is properly trained to "leave it" if any foster kitten is scared. It's also important to offer the baby a place to escape to (preferably high up).
Nick is one lucky boy to have such an amazing foster sister like Bailey. Now, we're going to need Mom to get that kitty a cowboy costume for the next ride around the house!
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This story was originally published June 20, 2026 at 9:20 AM.