We just got a puppy. Will he find company with two cats while we're away?

yes if he they git along and he is raised with them they will git alonh 4-ever

Puppies/Dogs and cats can get along great if socialized together and they are tolerant of other animals BUT I would never leave a puppy unattended with any other animal. Puppies are curious and still learning their world around them. The cats may very well be tolerant but cats are cats and have a tendancy to 'talk' with their claws if they are annoyed or unhappy with an intrusive little puppy who is barking/yipping or vying for the their unwilling attention. One swipe of a cat paw can cause a corneal scratch on a puppie's eye or any number of injuries. Your new puppy is also growing quickly and will soon be big enough to hurt one of the cats if you are not there to supervise an altercations that may arise. Barring the cats...Puppies should not be left to roam anyway; there are many ways they can get hurt..chewing wires, toppling tables, crawling in somewhere they can't get out of, etc. So crate training, doggy daycare or safely put in puppy safe room would be a good thing for your new pup!

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Depending on the age of the puppy, if he's only new I would suggest you leave him with someone you trust, he shouldn't be alone. The cats need to be of a good temperament, and will leave the dog alone. Your puppy will find comfort in just knowing there is someone else with him, even if it is two cats.

Dogs don't always hate cats, especially when they are with cats all the time. I think they will get along fine, just email me if you see 2 dead cats in your house and I'll apologize to you.

sounds like the cats already put him in his place

In my honest opinion

I don't think you should take that risk. Why don't you entrust him with a neighbour or your relative?

maybe they came to some kind of agreement??