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Ellen DeGeneres has gotten a new puppy called Sport, and the latter has already gotten into a cute relationship with the former’s cat Gus, with whom he is gradually getting along.
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One of the most striking aspects of the television personality is that she never stops to post and share about her pets, and in her most recent Instagram post, she is actually introducing the very new puppy Sport at the same time trying to win over the black cat of the household. The adorable video shows the puppy creeping up to the cat, who is all cool and calm while the little one is around, and the puppy is wagging his tail too. This little episode can be compared to when two opposing creatures start slowly and tentatively to figure out how to live together.
Ellen’s very candid and minimalist caption “Sport is really into it with our cat, Gus. They are getting there with a little help,” indicates that this is not the first time they are meeting and the rapport is still going on with some human help. The black cat Gus appears to be quite accommodating of the energetic new addition, thus establishing himself as the quieter and more introverted half of this unlikely partnership.
Ellen’s followers immediately reacted, and their reaction was overwhelmingly positive, with many people expressing their happiness at the sight of the increasing number of animals around the comedian. One person sagely commented on the situation saying “The cat is the boss,” and if we think about it, the remark highlights the typical hierarchy that exists between cats and dogs. Another person drew attention to the constant tail wagging of the puppy as an indicator of his excitement about the new furry friend.
Many viewers were curious about the new puppy’s main traits, as a great number were asking about the specific breed. The puppy’s whiteness with the distinct black and brown facial markings caught the attention of the animal lovers who were trying to guess the dog’s lineage. His small size and lively nature made a viewer wonder and even comment on the “little legs” that were so cute.
The whole situation of introducing Gus the black cat sparked a lot of interest, one follower even exclaiming “Yay you have a cat!” as if a new family member was being welcomed. Other people expressed their view that the black cat was so beautiful and calm calling him “such a chill and sweet kitty” even though the puppy was very enthusiastic in his approach to the cat.
Ellen Pompeo’s excitement was at a high level, and she wrote, “Ok episode 2 introduces a new character.. Gus. I’m in!!” Her comment made it sound as if the pet introductions were a series that the audience could follow, and it was suggesting that these updates on animals had become regular entertainment for the audience of Ellen.
The interaction between Sport and Gus is a typical pet owner challenge—bringing a new animal to share the space with the existing ones in the house. Ellen’s technique seems to guarantee a successful outcome with the “progress” she refers to almost certainly consisting of closely monitored meetings culminating in a slow acquaintance period. The fact that both animals can remain somewhat in proximity without having any conflicts is a sign of the early stages of their relationship being quite successful.
New puppy Sport constantly reminds Ellen DeGeneres’s old fans that she still shares her life with dogs and other pets. The comedian has been showcasing her pets publicly all the time throughout her career, starting from her talk show to later social media. Thus Sport coming in as a new puppy is to live in a home that seems to have more than one pet since one of the comments about referring to “all the others” is made when the new puppy’s energy was being talked about.
It’s not easy to say who was the main audience for this very simple post but it did not matter as the universal appeal of witnessing animals establishing bonds is itself a point that cuts across the culture of pets and celebrities. Consequently, the story of Ellen’s new puppies can be very relatable to pet owners around the globe as many have experienced the same situation of introducing new pets and the process turning out to be more entertaining than expected.
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Ellen’s followers will continue to be on the lookout for updates as Sport and Gus take their time to become friends. The first positive interaction between the two gives us a reason to believe that these two, in spite of their differences, may actually turn out to be the “besties” as one optimistic commenter predicted. A case of kindness and slow but steady relationship building is exemplified in the forming of a friendship between the puppy and cat at the home of Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen DeGeneres recently made headlines for her activism, while her love for animals is also well known, as seen when she got a hairless rat from Terri and Bindi Irwin. In a lighter moment, Ellen expressed a desire to reincarnate as Melissa McCarthy’s child. Her show has also been a platform for talent, showcasing Canadian dance duo Funkanometry with a creative ASL performance. She also shared an unbelievably cute gorilla and chameleon moment, proving her content often highlights incredible animal interactions.