Dog Talk: Cats and dogs living under the same roof


A happy little puppy and a happy little kitten are likely to sniff and be friends quickly. — 123rf.com

When it comes to dog and cat relationships, we tend to imagine dogs hating cats and we remember particular dogs who love cats as the exception. But in many homes, dogs and cats come together in different ways.

Shayne Lee, a marketing executive in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, grew up with dog companions. Today she has three dogs: Ice, the 14-year-old Poodle, and two Maltese, Neil who is 15, and Gabriel who is 13.

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