Even in their new home, Chico and Coco are inseparable

Shelter dog and cat share unlikely bond, get adopted into same family

When a couple visited an animal shelter looking for a dog, they weren't expecting to adopt one along with another unlikely, furry friend.Chico the dog and Coco the cat were adopted by Margaret Freitas and her husband, Francisco Freitas. Both animals had been through rough situations but kept each other company at the shelter and formed an unlikely relationship. When the Freitases saw how Coco played with and protected Chico, the couple knew they couldn't separate them. Now that Chico and Coco have a home, they remain inseparable and play together every day.Watch the video above to learn more about this unusual furry friendship.

When a couple visited an animal shelter looking for a dog, they weren't expecting to adopt one along with another unlikely, furry friend.


Chico the dog and Coco the cat were adopted by Margaret Freitas and her husband, Francisco Freitas. Both animals had been through rough situations but kept each other company at the shelter and formed an unlikely relationship.

When the Freitases saw how Coco played with and protected Chico, the couple knew they couldn't separate them. Now that Chico and Coco have a home, they remain inseparable and play together every day.

Watch the video above to learn more about this unusual furry friendship.



