5 Cute Animals To End The Week: A Love Story Of Two Cats In Separate Flats

Simon and Theo forever πŸ’˜

The weekend is flying in fast, thanks to the four-day week many of us have been enjoying. If you’re thoroughly in need of a Friday morning pick-me-up, here’s our weekly instalment of #AOTW (that’s animals of the week).

Grab a cuppa and settle down, it’s a good ’un.

1. A Tail Of Love

Simon the cat lives in a flat opposite Theo the cat. The pair spend their days staring out their respective windows, occasionally making eye contact. Simon’s owner, Mackenzie Coffman, decided to chart their blossoming friendship on Twitter – and she’s really captured hearts. It all began with four photos...

My cat Simon is in LOVE with my neighbor’s cat and waits all day for him. Will keep y’all updated pic.twitter.com/Jh1Hrg2WYz

β€” mac (@kenziecoffman) April 23, 2019

And then this video.

The first interaction: pic.twitter.com/2IMJevqefo

β€” mac (@kenziecoffman) April 23, 2019

The internet was hooked.

Simon’s birthday party: pic.twitter.com/Wm3GG0JzdH

β€” mac (@kenziecoffman) April 23, 2019

THEO’s PARENTS SKSNSKAMXNSM pic.twitter.com/kKGN9uE8kJ

β€” mac (@kenziecoffman) April 23, 2019

Something beautiful started to blossom.

My neighbor and I both opened our windows so they can talk. We’re losing our minds pic.twitter.com/bZFpygyDx1

β€” mac (@kenziecoffman) April 23, 2019

Coffman announced the cats were due to meet IRL (in real life) on Thursday and then shared the cutest update.

For everyone still following this, Theo and Simon will be meeting Thursday!! This is how Simon feels about it pic.twitter.com/T7W6Uv2mC3

β€” mac (@kenziecoffman) April 24, 2019

My heart cannot cope.

The cat moms behind it all πŸ’— pic.twitter.com/ALdL7s4qRQ

β€” mac (@kenziecoffman) April 26, 2019

2. Kiki’s Big Adventure

Kiki the pug managed to get stuck down a well in Rainham in Kent this week. Thankfully, she was promptly rescued by firefighters and, incredibly, didn’t suffer any injuries from the fall.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service described how they instigated the rescue attempt – and it had an air of Mission Impossible to it: β€œThe crew lowered a kit bag filled with treats into the well with ropes, she climbed in and was hauled back to the top.” Kiki, you are one lucky doggo.

#Firefighters rescued Kiki the #pug who was stuck 40 metres down a well in #Rainham. The crew lowered a kit bag filled with treats into the well with ropes, she climbed in & was hauled back to the top - seemingly injury free! All's well that ends well... https://t.co/c8IhzFKQ24 pic.twitter.com/piyfIf2iiR

β€” Kent Fire and Rescue Service (@kentfirerescue) April 25, 2019

3. Dog, Dog, Goose

We will always have a special place in our hearts for interspecies friendships. LOVE.

Best friends πŸ•πŸ¦† pic.twitter.com/S9Jxc5Z1ya

β€” pup🐢 (@popularspup) April 21, 2019

4. Dog Finally Catches Tail

Ever wondered what would happen if your dog actually caught its tail after all that spinning around? One person found out when videoing their friend’s dog, Max, who caught it and didn’t have a Scooby what to do next. A genuine WTF moment.

My friend’s dog, Max, finally caught its tail, and then didn’t know what to do with itself anymore. pic.twitter.com/Cl2HOZimW0

β€” Satellite Man Law Man (@omw2innisfree) April 19, 2019

5. P-P-Pick Up A Penguin

Twycross Zoo, in Leicestershire, has welcomed four adorable Humboldt penguins this year, with the latest born less than three weeks ago.

The South American penguin is native to coastal Chile and Peru. They grow up to 70cm tall and, once they’ve found a mate, stay together long-term to raise their offspring. N’aww.

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