Despite their perceived animosity towards each other, cats and dogs can coexist peacefully. In fact, their supposed rivalry may be overstated, as evidenced by this heartwarming video of a dog rescuing a drowning cat.

While walking by a river, a Turkish woman stumbled upon an unlikely pair: a dog attempting to save a cat from drowning. The woman attempted to intervene, but the dog was quicker to act. He dove into the water, positioned himself under the cat, and piggybacked her to safety.

The woman captured the touching moment on video and shared it on social media. While it received widespread acclaim for the dog’s heroic actions, it also sparked debate about the woman’s decision to film instead of helping. Some criticized her for being insensitive and not assisting the cat herself, while others argued that allowing animals to problem-solve on their own can be beneficial to their development.

Regardless of where one stands on the debate, it’s hard to deny the heartwarming nature of this video. Click below to watch the brave dog in action and share this story with your friends and family. >>… RELATED POST: Heroic dog swims out to save baby deer from drowning in a lake