Golden Retriever Gets Trapped in ‘Nap Jail' by the Fluffiest Ragdoll Kittens
If you raise a dog with cats, and vice versa, you have to be careful. A lot of the time, they'll end up at least tolerating each other, but sometimes... It's much, much more than that. They can become the very best of friends!
One Golden Retriever has grown up around Ragdoll cats, and every single kitten who goes through her house grows up knowing her. They know her well enough to use her as a big, fluffy, Golden pillow:
@pearlsragdolls Lucy can't move now that a kitten is napping with her
original sound - Pearl's Ragdolls
Pearl's Ragdolls have been nap-trapping Lucy the Golden Retriever ever since the day the first kitten made it to her house. These days, Lucy is in her late teens, but that's not going to stop her from loving her kittens. The cats in the home love her so much that they literally bring their babies right to her.
Once a kitten sets their paws on Grandma Lucy, she's not moving until they do! She's raised hundreds of babies by now: she knows that they need to nap. It's a nice break for their moms, which she's happy to provide. What better way to spend your golden years than snuggling kittens?
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Lucy doesn't play favorites, though. It's not just the babies she likes to snuggle! She'll always welcome the older cats, too, even if they love to use her as free babysitting. She loves to make everyone feel special:
@pearlsragdolls Josie grew up with Lucy so that's why she trusts her so much
original sound - Pearl's Ragdolls
The caption confirms what we already knew: the Ragdoll cats who grew up with Lucy trust her completely. Most mama cats wouldn't dare bring their young kittens around a dog, but Josie isn't just doing that. She's also making sure to give Lucy kisses!
Ragdoll Cats Are Typically Good With Dogs
One of the reasons Ragdoll cats are so beloved by everyone is that they're very agreeable. While they're sassy and outgoing, they're not typically super picky, and they can thrive in a lot of different situations.
Ragdoll cats aren't usually super timid, though it will depend on the individual cat. They can get along great with dogs, as long as you keep a few things in mind:
- Starting socialization young will help the most.
- They each need their own space to go and get away when needed.
- You should always make sure they're separated to eat and that they each get one-on-one time with you, as well.
Luckily, Pearl gives her Ragdolls and her bestie, Lucy, everything they could need and more. These cats definitely won't have a problem with dogs in their forever home, especially if they're old and sweet!
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This story was originally published May 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM.