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A Pied Frenchie Washed His Tabby Friend's Cheek With Great Care

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With his tongue just touching her cheek, a black and white French Bulldog is giving a brown tabby the most careful wash of her life. The cat's eyes are squeezed shut and her whiskers are lifted in a look of pure contentment, and the dog's own eyes look straight into the lens as if to say he's very busy. Behind them, on the arm of a couch, sit a wicker basket, a few slippers, and a blue collar's worth of everyday clutter.

Grooming is a social behavior in many animals, and cats often groom each other as a sign of trust. When a dog licks a cat, it can be a friendly gesture, but it should be watched. Some cats feel overwhelmed, and dogs shouldn't be allowed to lick anything on a cat, such as flea treatments, that could be harmful. French Bulldogs are affectionate and people-oriented, but they may need cooling and calm if they get too excited.

The tabby's face says that she has decided to accept the attention. She doesn't pull away, and she isn't tense. Instead she leans into it, like a spa guest on a very good afternoon.

A moment like this doesn't need a lot of explanation. It is just one friend caring for another, one lick at a time, while the room stays quiet around them.

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