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The Most Unexpected, But Most Precious Cat & Bird Relationship

One day, Irna Stepanova brought a parakeet home, and hoped her 10 year old cat, Bonifazii would like the bird at least a little bit.
But, she got more than that. She got her cat a best friend. And she had no idea.
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Stepanova named the parakeet, Yasha. She had settled in her Chelabinsk, Russia home. Little by little she began to introduce her to Bonifazii.
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“I began to let [Yasha] out of the cage,” Stepanova told The Dodo. “He flew and Bonifazii calmly watched the parrot. Then Yasha landed on the floor and met the cat.”
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Since the first meeting was a success, Stepanova allowed Bonifazzi and Yasha to spend more time together.
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“They play together and run around the apartment,” Stepanova said.
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“The parrot flies out of the cage and immediately looks for the cat,” Stepanova said.
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Now Bonifazzi and Yasha are inseparable.
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Sit on my head? Of course you can!
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By now, Stepanova trusts their relationship enough to leave them together by themselves.
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“Whenever I’m home, the parrot cage is always open,” Stepanova said. “Bonifazii is a tolerant cat, and very gentle. I trust my cat.”
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While Bonifazii and Yasha’s friendship is not what you’d expect, it’s very precious!
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Bonifazzi and Yasha have most definitely proved that love knows no boundaries. Share with friends!
(h/t: the dodo)