When we think of cats and mice, we typically envision natural enemies, with the cat as the predator and the mouse as the prey. However, a surprising video making the rounds online challenges this conventional view. In the footage, a cat and a mouse are seen “playing” and sitting together comfortably, defying their usual predator-prey dynamic. An Instagram user shared this intriguing video, which has captivated a wide audience.
The video begins with a cat attempting to harm a mouse by repeatedly placing its paw over the rodent. It seems the cat was chasing the mouse, who was just out of its full reach. The most astonishing part shows the mouse nestled between the cat’s front paws, napping peacefully. The cat’s face is right next to the mouse, yet both appear calm. The mouse, despite having the opportunity to escape, remains next to the sleeping cat.
Since being shared on May 29, this video has garnered over 1.9 million likes. The caption reads, “Tom and Jerry cartoon lovers comment on your memories.” In the comments, an Instagram user noted, “When you realize it is not tom vs jerry it’s tom and jerry.” Another wrote, “Tom and Jerry are best friends. But Tom has to pretend to hate Jerry in order to protect so Tom’s owner doesn’t replace him with a cat that actually wants to kill Jerry.” Someone else humorously remarked, “Looks like the car is securing its snack for the next Netflix binge!” Here, “car” is a niche internet slang term for a cat.
This isn’t the first instance of a cat and a rat becoming “friends”. In 2009, a cat named Ranj and a rat named Peanut gained global attention for their unique bond. Both were adopted by an American woman named Maggie Szpot.
